Line Services Technician

Florida Institute of Technology

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Line Services Technician will be the first point of contact for F.l.T. Aviation's customers, Flight Instructors and students on our ramp. Line Service Technicians are responsible for assuring that all F.l.T. Aviation aircraft are properly fueled and oiled before each flight.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Training in 14CFR139.321 preferred
• Maintains a professional and courteous demeanor with all employees, students, and customers
• Must be dependable and able to work with minimal supervision
• Must follow all safety policies and procedures
• Must maintain a positive attitude and professional image
• Must have computer skills
• Must be able to read, understand, and interpret instructions and information using the English language
• Previous customer service experience and general aviation knowledge preferred
• Knowledge of TFBO sales/inventory software preferred
• Must be able to use ladders, work stands, jacks, etc. and be able to work on all areas of the aircraft that may require access during performance of duties.
• Must be able to life, carry, or move aircraft components weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Physical requirements include stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, fingering, and feeling
• Work is performed in the hangar, flight line or at remote locations under various weather conditions with elevated nose levels

Nice To Haves

• Previous customer service experience and general aviation knowledge preferred
• Knowledge of TFBO sales/inventory software preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure that proper Federal Aviation Authority and Transportation Security Administration rules and regulations are followed at all times
• Marshal aircraft to and from parking area using international hand signals
• Provides exemplary customer service to all fight arrival members
• Maintains fuel storage farm and comply with all quality control procedures
• Drives refueling trucks and towing equipment
• Provides fuel service for reciprocating engine airplanes and helicopters with low lead aviation gasoline using 1,000 through 3,000 gallon fuel trucks
• Assists passengers with luggage load and unload, as necessary
• Maintain two-way communication with customer service desk using two-way radios
• Tows aircraft in and out of the hangar for servicing, repairs, storage and/or parking, as needed
• Cleans the interior and exterior of ground support vehicles and equipment, as needed
• Operates ground power unit for external electrical power
• Makes and delivers coffee, ice, catering, etc. to customers, as needed
• Light equipment maintenance and general upkeep of airport facilities
• Aircraft care and upkeep, including the wash and wax rotation of fleet
• Perform Coordinate all activities and complete all work required/assigned by D.O.M., Shift Supervisor or supervising A&P Mechanics
• Hanger maintenance
• Admin assistance
• Parts and material runner
• Shop equipment maintenance

Benefits

• Official transcripts of all collegiate work must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Office of Human Resources prior to the first day of employment.
• All international degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED