Chief Air Operations Technician

Stanly County•New London, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Employees in this class are responsible for making daily decisions on handling communication with pilots, airport safety, fueling, and maintenance when working a shift, especially when they cover the airport alone. Work includes assuring the runway is clear of debris, and the lighting system is working to ensure safe landing conditions; testing fuel deliveries are offloaded to proper tanks and secured; regular testing of fuel tanks; and assisting passengers and pilots with directions, rental car, etc., as requested, and maintaining airport facilities. Work includes operating two-way radio equipment to provide information to pilots. Employees must abide by FAA regulations, OSHA safety rules and regulations, and exercise significant care and accuracy in handling airplane fuel. Work subjects the employee to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise, vibration, hazards associated with maintenance work, fumes, chemicals, mists, gases, and oils.

Requirements

High school graduation and related experience with aircraft and aviation; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Possession of a valid NC driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Military experience with aircraft.
Certificates in fueling and spill prevention.

Responsibilities

Performs maintenance to airport systems; checks runway lights to assure correct position and direction, as well as burning properly; replaces bulbs and adjusts position; checks power source to see if fuses and breakers are working; checks weather observation system.
Receives and transfers aircraft fuel from supply tanker; opens and closes lines and turns pump on and off; checks for moisture following standard procedures; pumps from fueling truck as requested or fuels airplanes from fuel truck; keeps fuel truck filled and records all fuel pumped.
Ensures that all fuel testing meets the more stringent requirements to comply with the military fueling contract.
Troubleshoots operational problems with automated weather system (AWOS), Navigation Aids, etc.; calls the contract system technician and walks through system checks and makes adjustments.
Checks fuel farm for leaks; notifies Director of leaks.
Maintains security of the airport; locks and unlocks gates; checks hangars and aircraft for vandalism; notifies the Manager and Sheriff of problems.
Maintain airport vehicles and generators.
Monitor and correct situations where wild animals and birds wander onto airport property.
Reads fuel meters; checks for contaminants; downloads pump readings daily showing charged amounts.
Operates two way radio; monitors frequency for aircraft landing calls and provides information as requested.
Assists customers; provides information on local directions to restaurants, motels, etc., rental and courtesy car, and telephone, etc.
Prepares reports and maintains a variety of records.
Moves aircraft to appropriate hangars and/or tie down areas.
Performs general maintenance in the airport building.
Maintains accurate records for landings and take-offs; records aircraft tail number, arrival and departure times, fueled plane or not and whether a touch and go.
Operates bush hog, zero turn mower, weed eaters, herbicides, trims trees to maintain the airport grounds.
Fills potholes in the asphalt runways and ground erosion immediately adjacent to the runway.
Performs related duties as required.