Airside Experience Specialist - SAF

Signature Aviation

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Airside Experience Specialist, you are the face of the private aviation terminal, delivering a seamless, personalized, and welcoming experience for guests, crew members, and aircraft. The role combines hospitality with hands-on operational support so guests feel cared for from arrival through departure. You will operate ground service equipment and perform aircraft ground services while engaging guests professionally and with a service-first mindset. The work takes place around active aircraft and outdoors in varying weather conditions. Schedule flexibility is required, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
At least 18 years of age.
Ability to pass company criminal and motor vehicle background checks and drug tests, meet airport background check requirements to obtain and maintain an airport security badge, and be insurable under applicable company insurance policies.
Legally authorized to work in the jurisdiction of employment.
Excellent vision and coordination to move or direct aircraft and visually inspect aircraft fuel.
Ability to pass a color vision test for aviation fuel inspection.
Valid state driver’s license; a commercial driver’s license (CDL) is required in some locations based on local regulations and business needs.
Ability to exercise good judgment and follow directions from supervisors and management.
Excellent guest service skills and an energetic, outgoing, guest-focused personality; ability to anticipate guest needs and prioritize requests and responsibilities while multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
Ability to read and comprehend safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals in English, and communicate clearly in English in person, by telephone, by radio, and in writing.
Ability to perform simple arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, fractions, angles, degrees, and time.
Ability to enter, exit, and operate motor vehicles and ground support equipment, including fuel trucks, vans, tugs, and cars.
Ability to perform work functions such as fueling and de-icing safely and efficiently from elevated heights.
Ability to carry out multi-step instructions and handle standardized situations with occasional or no variables.
Ability to work well with others and collaborate effectively with team members while serving guests.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
Ability to use a computer and email, learn company software, and pass computer-based training modules.
Ability to successfully and promptly complete Signature’s training programs.

Nice To Haves

Three to six months of experience and/or training in aviation, customer service, or another related field, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training.

Responsibilities

Work as part of a team to conduct airside operations safely and efficiently in accordance with established policies and standard operating procedures, communicating accurately through various methods.
Collaborate with team members, guests, clients, vendors, and aircraft crewmembers to meet service needs.
Perform aircraft services including fueling, de-icing, lavatory service, ground power and potable water service, parking, marshalling, wing walking, catering delivery, and towing.
Prepare for arriving and departing aircraft, identify and perform open job tasks, and promptly raise observed safety concerns.
Operate and drive ground service equipment such as fuel trucks, de-icing trucks, ground power units, tugs, and stair trucks.
Load and unload luggage and other cargo to and from aircraft, the private aviation terminal (PAT), guest vehicles, and other transportation.
Provide professional, friendly guest service and maintain a positive, helpful attitude.
Drive shuttle vehicles to transport guests, luggage, and cargo safely, conveniently, and courteously.
Maintain safe, clean, and secure ramps and operations.
Handle fuel quality control, fuel receipt, inventory, and related documentation accurately.
Understand, comply with, and enforce operational, safety, and guest service requirements.
Stop work when an unsafe condition or act could cause harm to people, the environment, company or guest assets, or the company’s reputation; report concerns to the appropriate manager and cooperate in addressing them.
Follow emergency response procedures during critical events.
Understand, comply with, and enforce physical, cyber, and data security protocols established by Signature Aviation and the airport.
Create accurate records of time worked and activities and services performed.