About the Role
The Line Services Technician is responsible for providing comprehensive services to aircraft and customers, including fueling, oil, hangar and tie-down storage, lavatory service, courtesy car transportation, luggage handling, and interior/exterior aircraft services. This role also involves commercial ramp operations, aircraft cleaning, and commissary duties as needed.
Responsibilities
- Performs fueling and de-icing of all types of aircraft according to specific standards.
- Directs aircraft and vehicular traffic on the ramp and within company facilities.
- Properly secures all parked aircraft.
- Cleans aircraft windshields, removes trash, performs lavatory service, and checks tire pressures.
- Drives and services fuel trucks and ground support vehicles.
- Services aircraft and ground support vehicles with fuel, oil, and other necessary supplies.
- Operates and fills fuel trucks.
- Cleans, services, operates, and performs minor maintenance on equipment.
- Uses safety equipment and provides de-icing service to aircraft.
- Performs grounds keeping and janitorial maintenance duties.
- Drives snow plow and assists with snow removal.
- Maintains cleanliness and maintenance of company vicinity areas.
- Assists aircraft crews and passengers by courteously providing required services.
- Performs daily and monthly fuel truck safety inspections.
- Ensures vehicles are in safe operating order and running properly.
- Maintains compliance with all FAA, Federal, State, Local, and Avflight safety policies and procedures.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older.
- High School diploma or GED equivalent.
- 2 years of related experience.
- Must have a valid Driver's license with a good driving record within company standards.
- Must have authorization to work in the U.S.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate basic computer skills with the ability to grasp company software functionality.
- Ability to write clearly and legibly.
- Ability to push/pull/lift 70 lbs. for extended periods.
- Ability to work efficiently under time constraints.
- Must be available and willing to work varied hours including swing and graveyard shifts, weekends, and holidays.
- Must be willing to work outside in all types of weather and elevated noise levels within the airport environment.
- Be pleasant with others on the job and display a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
- Be reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfill obligations.
- Strong Attention to Detail and multi-tasking skills.
- Maintain composure, keep emotions in check, control anger, and avoid aggressive behavior.
- Accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
- Be open to change and considerable variety in the workplace.
- Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
- Be sensitive to others’ needs and feelings and be understanding and helpful on the job.
- Strenuous lifting and pulling fuel hoses (75-80 lbs.).
- Climbing and standing on step ladders while connecting fueling hoses overhead.
- Bending and stooping to manipulate hoses and connect aircraft tow bars.
- Must be able to carry 70 pound suitcase from the floor to 18 inches and carry 70 pound suitcase in front of you with both hands for a distance of up to 25 feet.
- Must have physical dexterity sufficient to perform repetitive tasks and motions, including bending, squatting, kneeling, crawling, twisting and sustaining those positions for extended amounts of time.
- Must have sufficient vision and ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position.
Skills
- Aviation experience a plus
- Basic computer skills
- Clear and legible writing
- Attention to Detail
- Multi-tasking skills
Location
- Avflight Plattsburgh - Plattsburgh, NY 12903
Work Type
- Part Time
- Second Shift
- Swing and graveyard shifts
- Weekends and holidays
Experience Level
- 2 years related experience
Education Level
- High School/GED Equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $17.00 - $19.00 Hourly
About the Company
- Airport environment: Indoors and Outdoors.
- Extreme outdoor conditions where extreme temperature ranges may be encountered.
Equal Opportunity
- EEO/AA
