Line & Ramp Lead - Fuel Farm

Jet Aviation•Teterboro, NJ

6d•$29 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The Fuel Farm Lead is a hands-on senior team member who supports the Fuel Farm Supervisor in maintaining the safe, compliant, and reliable operation of Jet Aviation Teterboro’s aviation-fuel storage and distribution systems. The Lead coordinates shift priorities, verifies inspections and fuel-quality activities, reviews records, supports technician development, and escalates safety, environmental, equipment, inventory, personnel, and fuel-quality concerns. This role provides work direction within delegated authority but does not have formal direct reports.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED required; technical, mechanical, aviation-fueling, or related training preferred.
Two years of related experience in aviation fueling, petroleum handling, fuel quality, industrial operations, equipment maintenance, or a related field preferred. Equivalent training and experience may be considered.
Experience with fuel receipt, sampling, testing, storage, transfer, inventory, inspections, and fuel-quality procedures.
Lead, trainer, or senior technician experience, including work direction or coaching, preferred.
Strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of fuel tanks, pumps, valves, filters, meters, loading systems, fuel trucks, and safety equipment.
Ability to follow procedures, checklists, supplier requirements, inspection standards, and safe-work practices.
Ability to maintain accurate records, perform inventory calculations, identify variances, and use NDX or other approved systems.
Sound judgment and attention to detail, including the ability to stop unsafe work, remove equipment from service, and report contamination, leaks, abnormal conditions, or other safety concerns.
Ability to prioritize work, coordinate assignments, communicate expectations, and coach team members.
Clear English communication skills and ability to work effectively with internal teams, suppliers, vendors, drivers, and airport representatives.
Proficiency with standard business, inspection, inventory, scheduling, communication, and recordkeeping systems.
Must be at least 18 years old, hold a valid driver’s license, and meet company and airport driving requirements.
Must be able to obtain and maintain an Airport ID Badge, airport driving privileges, required fuel-quality qualifications, and company certifications.

Nice To Haves

technical, mechanical, aviation-fueling, or related training preferred.
Two years of related experience in aviation fueling, petroleum handling, fuel quality, industrial operations, equipment maintenance, or a related field preferred. Equivalent training and experience may be considered.
Lead, trainer, or senior technician experience, including work direction or coaching, preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate shift activities, assign priorities, monitor progress, and provide clear work direction within delegated authority.
Participate in fuel receipt, sampling, testing, storage, transfer, inventory control, and equipment inspections.
Verify required opening, shift, closing, safety, environmental, and quality-control inspections.
Monitor tank levels, fuel deliveries, transfers, inventory reconciliation, and investigate or escalate discrepancies.
Inspect tanks, piping, pumps, valves, meters, filters, fuel trucks, containment areas, and related safety equipment.
Identify unsafe conditions, stop work when necessary, remove questionable equipment from service, and promptly escalate concerns.
Review and maintain accurate electronic and paper records, including fuel receipts, testing, inspections, maintenance, and inventory documentation.
Support preventive maintenance, filter inspections, equipment checks, spill response, emergency activities, and vendor coordination.
Provide hands-on training, task demonstrations, and coaching to Fuel Farm Technicians.
Maintain a clean, organized, and FOD-free work environment with properly stored and serviceable PPE and spill-response materials.
Complete thorough shift handoffs covering fuel status, equipment condition, open issues, staffing, safety, and quality concerns.

Benefits

Base hourly pay + overtime paid over 40 hours in one week
holiday pay + paid time off (including 3 floating holidays)
401(k) benefits $1 for $1 match up to 6%
General Dynamics Employee Discounts
Multiple Medical, Dental & Vision insurance options for employee only or employee + additional family members
paid sick time
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Programs
Health Awards
Annual Merit Increase opportunity
annual bonus potential up to 5%
Tuition Reimbursement for approved CE pursuits
health, dental & vision insurance
matching 401(k)
health savings and flexible spending accounts
short-term and long-term disability
life insurance
employee assistance programs
health and wellness awards
generous paid time off
tuition reimbursement
employee discounts