Lead Fueler (Las Vegas)

FSM Group•Las Vegas, NV

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The FSM Group, LLC powers seamless aviation operations across North America and Canada. We proudly serve commercial, private, and military aviation customers, including airport operators, freight carriers, and other specialized aviation sectors, with precision, reliability, and sustainability. Our services include secure fuel storage and inventory management, 24/7 fueling operations, and maintenance and refurbishment of ground service equipment, adhering to the highest industry standards. At FSM Group, innovation meets aviation energy. We offer competitive pay and benefits within a collaborative, team-oriented environment where employees are valued and careers can grow. Our team works alongside industry experts on impactful aviation projects across North America, with a strong emphasis on safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. We are committed to professional development and providing meaningful opportunities for growth and leadership. If you are passionate about safety, teamwork, and making a difference in the aviation and energy sectors, we invite you to explore a career with FSM Group. FSM Group, an aviation fuel management company with multiple locations in airports across the US, has an immediate need to hire a Lead Fueler position for its airport operation in Las Vegas, Nevada. This position's primary duties include oversight of the Performance, Safety, and aircraft fueling personnel to reach optimal service results. Preferred candidates will have a proven airport/aviation work history demonstrating Safety, Performance, and People Management achievements.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
Possess and maintain a valid U.S. driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record in accordance with company standards
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Ability to maintain reliable transportation to and from the assigned work location
Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening and applicable background checks, including federal fingerprinting, in accordance with regulatory requirements
Ability to access all areas of the airport necessary to perform job duties, including secured areas, in compliance with airport and federal regulations
Ability to obtain and maintain any required government security clearance; employment is contingent upon successful completion of all applicable background checks and clearance requirements as determined by the contracting agency
Availability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to address routine operational challenges
Basic mathematical proficiency
Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance guidelines, and procedural manuals
Ability to effectively communicate in English as required to perform job duties and support safe operations in the airport environment, including during emergencies or situations requiring a shared language for safety
Ability to understand and carry out instructions provided in written, verbal, or diagram form
Basic proficiency with computer systems, including data entry and common workplace applications
Must be able to climb up and down stairs and ladders with 50+ steps and work at heights of 50 feet or more, including high, precarious places
Must be able to get in and out of vehicles of varying sizes and heights
Must be able to drive and operate vehicles and equipment of various sizes, including automated lifts up to 26 feet
Frequently lift and carry up to 30 pounds overhead
Occasionally lift up to 70 pounds to waist level
Must be able to shovel materials such as snow, sand, dirt, gravel, or rocks as needed
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, kneel, crawl, twist, climb, and balance for extended periods of time
Perform repetitive physical movements, including bending at the waist and knees, and sustaining awkward or physically demanding positions
Capable of climbing and standing on step ladders while performing overhead work, such as connecting fueling hoses
Hear and respond to verbal instructions, environmental sounds, and audible alarms
Maintain the following vision capabilities: Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), Color vision (identify and distinguish between colors), Peripheral vision (see up/down and side-to-side while focused on a central point), Depth perception (assess distance and spatial relationships), Ability to adjust focus (sharpen vision at various distances)

Nice To Haves

Proven airport/aviation work history demonstrating Safety, Performance, and People Management achievements

Responsibilities

Supervise team of aircraft fuelers
Fuel aircraft before departure using the airport fueling equipment
Communicate with flight team, airport dispatch team, and other airport/airline personnel as needed
Record and report the starting and final fueling data and dispensing data per aircraft using provided handheld electronic equipment or logs
Record and report flight data such as destination, flight number etc. as needed
Conduct safety checks on the service equipment such as fueling carts, hydrant carts, etc. as needed
Safely and responsibly handle all fueling hoses and equipment along with other airport fueling tools
Coach and train fuelers on performance and safety standards
Ensure compliance with policies and procedures
Manage department morale, organization, customer standards, and administrative duties
Perform other duties as assigned to support operational needs