Line Service Technician

Fort Worth TX

Description

About the Company: American Aero FTW, a Fort Worth fixed-base operator (FBO) at Meacham International Airport (KFTW), continues to redefine service and safety for the aviation industry, reclaiming a No. 1 worldwide ranking in the 2021 Aviation International News (AIN) FBO Survey. The AIN survey is the only annual, independent, online evaluation of more than 4,500 FBO operators. Our customers are pilots, passengers and crew who arrive and depart by private aircraft. Our outgoing team members enjoy working in the travel industry. We are offering an upscale work environment, full-time hours with some overtime, competitive wages and great benefits. We are seeking friendly and flexible candidates with relevant experience who wish to succeed in a high-performance atmosphere. About the Job: The Aviation Line Service Technician works outdoors, providing basic service to aircraft, e.g., marshaling, towing, fueling, changing lavatory fluids, transferring baggage, etc. Line service technicians must be able to operate various ground service equipment, including tugs, lavatory carts, belt loaders, portable stairs, air starts, ground power units, fork lifts, fuel trucks, golf carts, automobiles, etc. Additional duties include transporting clients, washing cars, maintaining equipment and facilities, cleaning all work areas, etc. The role requires a can-do attitude with a customer-service oriented demeanor to interact professionally and courteously with pilots, passengers and crew. Aviation Line Service Technician Duties Include: * Marshaling planes through arrivals and departures * Greeting pilots, passengers and crew * Moving aircraft * Providing basic service for aircraft, e.g., fueling, lavatory changes, water, etc. * Driving vehicles in areas congested with moving and stationary aircraft, vehicles and equipment * Transporting clients * Assisting with baggage * Ensuring hangars, ramp and client areas are kept clean and orderly * Ensuring a safe environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations * Maintaining facilities and ground service equipment * Providing all around top-quality service Aviation Line Service Technician Qualifications: * Aviation experience (military or civilian) very strongly preferred * NATA Professional Line Service Training is preferred * Must have the ability to work with a variety of equipment and vehicles * Must be able to lift 50 pounds regularly * Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions * Must have customer service experience * Must have a valid driver's license and approved driving record * Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills * Must be able to work weekdays, weekends and holidays * Must be able to work a fluctuating schedule to include, days, nights, weekends, holidays and extended hours (before 6am and/or after 10pm) as needed Benefits: * Full-time hours, with some overtime * Competitive wages, with overtime wages as applicable * Affordably priced medical, dental and vision insurance * Flexible Spending Account * Life insurance and AD&D coverage * Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance * Paid leave, i.e., sick, vacation and parental leave * 401(k) with generous company contribution (available after one year) Other: * Apply through this ad; attach resume as an MS Word.doc or a.pdf. * Operating hours: 365 days per year, 6am to 10pm, with early/late extended hours as needed * Located at Meacham International Airport in north Fort Worth * We do background checks, reference checks, pre-employment screening and ongoing random drug screening * Job Type: Full-time COVID-19 considerations: * Currently, fully-vaccinated employees may work mask free.