Job description
Job Summary Western Aircraft has an opening for a Line Service Technician who will be responsible for fueling, towing & marshalling various aircraft. The highest priority of the Line Service Technician is to make sure each customer has a pleasant experience at Western Aircraft by performing all customer requests in a timely manner with a positive and professional attitude. Continually strive for ways to improve service by anticipating customers’ needs. Schedule: Thursday-Monday, 1pm-9pm Employee will always work weekends (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) and overtime may be required as needed. Duties & Responsibilities Timely and safely fuel various aircraft from Cessna 150’s to B-757’s Safely tow aircraft from Cessna 150’s to corporate jets Park and depart aircraft utilizing hand signals and assist customer with baggage and other needs Ensure each customer has a pleasant experience at Western Aircraft Conduct aviation fuel sampling and limited quality control inspections Communicate with co-workers utilizing 2-way radio equipment Perform facility clean-up (i.e., plow snow in winter) Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications & Job Requirements Must be at least 18 years old Mechanically inclined High School Diploma/GED preferred Valid driver’s license (or ability to obtain one) with no more than one moving violation in past 24 months Ability to regularly lift 50 pounds over head Willing to work outdoors (in all climates), evenings/nights, weekends, and overtime Other Prerequisites Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check Ability to obtain Airport Issued security badge Valid Driver’s license Work Environment & Physical Requirements Work is primarily performed outside in varying weather and times, as the duties are performed in scheduled shifts subject to providing coverage seven (7) days a week: evenings/nights, weekends, and overtime. The employee is subject to atmospheric conditions including one or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation. Must have the ability to climb ladders, lift and carry up to 50 pounds and reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally. Available Benefits Medical, dental, vision Short term & Long term Disability - paid 100% by Company Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment - paid 100% by Company Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, jury duty, bereavement Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Account (employer contributions tied to participation in wellness program) 401K & Roth 401k with employer match Flexible Spending programs Western Aircraft Inc. has a Drug Free Workplace Policy which includes applicants passing pre-employment testing in accordance with 14 CFR 120. Applicants testing positive for the presence of prohibited drugs are ineligible for employment. DOT applicants who become employees of Western Aircraft Inc. will also be subject to random, reasonable cause, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing. Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.