Aviation Line Service Techs

Line Service Techs Needed

Must possess a valid driver's license, submit to required drug & alcohol screening requirements, and submit to an airport security background check.

Line Service Duties and Responsibilities

• Refuel and defuel all general aviation, charter, cargo, military and air carriers (commuter, narrow and wide body class) aircraft
• Operation of fuel trucks (including driving and use of pumping equipment, hose reels and safety devices) and the loading of fuel from the fuel farm into the fuel trucks
• Operation and maintenance of aviation ground service vehicles and fuel farm in accordance with all safety standards
• Operation of all ground vehicle equipment, including, but not limited to: tugs, GPU, belt loader, air start, lavatory, tow bars, bag carts, deicing units, forklifts and others
• Operation of deicing vehicles and application of Type I and Type IV deice and anti-icing fluids in accordance with our current procedures
• Proficient in all facets of ground handling for corporate and private aircraft and commercial size carriers including, but not limited to baggage/cargo handling; lavatory/portable water service; and push back procedures
• Responsible for additional duties such as facility and grounds maintenance, snow shoveling and some cleaning and supplies storage when necessary along with other miscellaneous duties
• Responsible for his/her own personal safety and the safety and care of all assigned equipment

Qualifications for Line Service Technicians

• Have essential physical and mental capabilities in the following: Interpersonal skills, memory, attention to detail, follow directions, reading, writing, speaking, evaluating, organizing and innovation
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience in aircraft fuel/ground handling operations and procedures is desirable
• Valid driver's license
• Must be available to work any shift, seven days a week, 52 weeks a year

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include, close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Starting Pay: $18.00-$20.00/hour, depending upon experience

Benefits:

• Comprehensive and affordable Medical, Dental and Vision benefits within the first 30 days
• 100 % Company paid Life, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401k Plan Participation
• Individual Health Savings Account with generous company contributions
• Career Growth and Advancement opportunities
• Vacation & Paid Leave Accrual

Byerly Aviation, located at the Peoria's General Wayne A Downing International Airport (PIA), offers customers a full range of services. Byerly offers aircraft charter services under the FAA Part 135 certificate. Our FBO also offers aircraft sales and brokerage services, aircraft maintenance and avionics, aircraft paint services as well as supplying fuel, both into-plane and retail, deicing and hanger services. Byerly also offers ground support equipment maintenance and refurbishment. Byerly has an experienced and professional staff, recognized by the FAA with the Diamond Award of Excellence 5 years consecutively.

Byerly Aviation remains one of the Premier Twin Commander Authorized Service Centers. In addition Byerly also added Mooney and Cirrus to the list of aircraft supported by our facility.

Employment contingent upon a negative non-DOT pre-employment drug screen

Salary : $18 - $20