About the position
The Line Service Technician position at Atlantic Aviation in Dulles, VA, offers an exciting opportunity for individuals looking to break into the aviation industry. This role is ideal for those who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy working outdoors. As a Line Service Technician, you will be responsible for providing essential ground support services to customers, ensuring that their aviation needs are met with professionalism and efficiency. Your duties will encompass a wide range of tasks, including aircraft fueling and defueling, baggage and cargo handling, and aircraft towing. You will also be required to use marshalling signals for aircraft parking and provide lavatory and potable water services. This position requires the use of various ground support equipment to facilitate the needs of customers and their aircraft, making it a dynamic and engaging role within the aviation sector. In addition to the technical skills required for ground handling operations, the position emphasizes the importance of customer service. You will interact with customers to assist with aircraft scheduling and fueling, ensuring a positive experience for all clients. Safety is a top priority, and you will be expected to conduct daily and weekly safety inspections and audits of equipment and facility operations. The role demands a commitment to maintaining a clean, organized, and safe working environment, which is crucial in the aviation industry. This position offers a starting pay of $20 per hour and requires flexibility to work various shifts, including overtime, weekends, holidays, and on-call duty. If you are passionate about aviation and eager to build a career in this field, the Line Service Technician position may be the perfect fit for you.
Responsibilities
- Deliver and receive fuel to and from company tanks, vendor trucks, and aircraft.
- Operate all company ground support equipment as requested or required, including lavatory and water service carts, ground power unit, deice truck, etc.
- Perform ground marshalling using standard aviation signals.
- Perform customer service activities such as helping customers with aircraft scheduling and fueling.
- Assist with aircraft turning, loading, and unloading.
- Ensure all buildings and grounds are safe, clean, and organized.
- Conduct or assist with daily/weekly onsite safety inspections and audits of equipment and facility operations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED certificate
- 18 years of age
- A valid state driver's license
- Comfortable and physically able to work in an environment with frequent walking, stretching, bending, sitting, stooping, reaching, grasping, and climbing.
- Physically able to perform heavy lifting on a regular basis up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to maintain a drug-free workplace and undergo pre-employment substance testing.
