Fuel Technician

MROH•Jacksonville, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs skilled, safety-sensitive manual work to accomplish fuel tank-related tasks on aircraft as assigned. Reads, performs, and complies with instructions and safety information as necessary for proper and safe completion of assigned work. This role involves working in small and confined areas.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Read, speak, write, and understand the English language.
Driver's License
Minimum one to three (1-3) years’ experience providing knowledge of fuel tank entry techniques, terminology, parts, etc.
Individual will perform daily transactions within Flightstar’s ERP system, vending (POU), as well as research customer’s maintenance manuals.
Lifts and carries hand tools, parts, and work materials; ascends and descends ladders and platforms; and frequently works in a variety of positions such as stooping, kneeling, or squatting.
Must be comfortable working in small and confined areas.
Safety glasses required.
Prescription safety glasses required if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate is preferred
Airframe Familiarization (FAM) course certificates preferred
Familiar with 14 CFR Part 91/121/145 preferred

Responsibilities

Reads instructions and all cautions/warnings/notes information as necessary for proper and safe completion of assigned work.
Prepares and maintains simple records such as work order documentation, logs, and time and material records, as instructed.
Working knowledge of Flightstar’s integrated operating systems relating to locating parts, alternate part numbers, and requesting of parts and tools.
Receives fuel team job assignments daily from Lead Fuel Tank Technician and communicates/documents all work accomplished as required.
Ensures aircraft is properly grounded prior to cleaning operations, as required.
Removes and installs fasteners on fuel access plates on the aircraft when directed.
Cleans aircraft fuel tank structure (exterior and interior) and components thoroughly, undergoing inspection according to company policy and his/her supervisor’s instructions.
Prepares surface (e.g., masking, drying, vacuuming) for paint.
Assists in pressure testing.
Obtains necessary sealant, solvent, cleaners, and wipers from hazardous material crib or shop storage area.
Sets up ventilation equipment, as required, to supply fresh air in work areas.
Assists other fuel technicians with repetitive ‘in process’ sealing on open and accessible wing integral fuel tank items and other assemblies (e.g., floors, ribs, spars, wing panels).
Assists other fuel technicians with sealing and/or topcoat per specifications including fillet seal to system components, bushings, fittings that penetrate fuel cells, and tubing ground straps, sealing heads and collars of fasteners.
Operates mechanical lifts of various types (e.g., scissors lifts, elevated work platforms).
Handles and disposes of hazardous materials in an approved manner (e.g., solvents, thinners, and primers).
Performs other duties as assigned.
Works safely and follows safety rules and regulations.
Reports unsafe working conditions and behavior.
Takes reasonable prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.
Adheres to Flightstar’s SMS safety culture.