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Airport Line Service Tech Pool (Part-time)

Auburn
$14.50 - $23.17 / hr
tuition assistance
United States, Alabama, Auburn
1550 East Glenn Avenue (Show on map)
Dec 12, 2024
Position Details
Position Information


Requisition Number S2818P
Home Org Name Auburn Univ Regional Airport Admin
Division Name Administrative Effectiveness
Position Title Airport Line Service Tech Pool (Part-time)
Job Class Code EG30
Appointment Status Part-time
Part-time FTE .70 to .75
Limited Term No
Limited Term Length
Job Summary
This is a pooled posting. Candidates will be contacted as positions become available.

The Auburn University Regional Airport ( https://auoairport.com/) seeks candidates for an Aviation Equipment Technician to perform maintenance on airport facilities, grounds, service and refueling equipment, and provide flight line services for local and transient aircraft.

About Auburn: At Auburn, our work changes lives. Ranked by U.S. News and World Report as a premier public institution, Auburn University is dedicated to shaping the future of the people of Alabama, the nation, and the world through forward-thinking education, life-enhancing research, scholarship, and selfless service. Auburn is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, community outreach, positive work environment, student engagement, and thriving community.
Why employees choose Auburn: Auburn University was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the state of Alabama's best employers, with employees staying an average of ten years. Employees enjoy competitive benefits that include top-notch health insurance, generous retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, flexible spending accounts, and more!
Learn more about Auburn's impact, generous employee benefits, and thriving community by visiting aub.ie/working-at-auburn.
Essential Functions
Tech I: The Technician I, Airport Line Service performs aircraft refueling, operation of fuel trucks, and management of fuel inventory and quality. Serves as part of the Flight School Fueling Crew, responsible for refueling Auburn University's School of Aviation aircraft fleet and managing the airport's Avgas inventory.
Salary Range: $14.28-$19.28/hour.

Tech II: The Technician II, Airport Line Service services aircraft and conducts routine airport maintenance for the airport's fixed base operator ( FBO). Refuels a large spectrum of piston and turbine engine aircraft, operates both aviation gasoline and jet-a fuel trucks, conducts fuel quality control testing, assists in receiving fuel loads, and manages the airport's fuel inventory. Conducts daily inspections of the airport's surface and reports any deficiencies to management, as per the airport's self-inspection program.
Salary Range: $14.66-$20.53/hour.

Tech III: The Technician III, Airport Line Service services aircraft, conducts airport grounds maintenance, and maintains ground support equipment for the airport's fixed base operator ( FBO). Responsible for maintaining airport equipment, grounds, and facilities. Operates and maintains airport ground support equipment, such as aircraft tugs, ground power unit ( GPU), lavatory service cart, de-icing cart, forklift, golf cart, UTV, and airport shuttles and vehicles. Renders grounds maintenance, such as mowing, cutting trees and brush, applying herbicide, and repairing airport lighting fixtures and associated components. As a member of the airport's line crew, the Technician refuels a large spectrum of piston and turbine engine aircraft, operates both aviation gasoline and jet-a fuel trucks, conducts fuel quality control testing, assists in receiving fuel loads, and manages the airport's fuel inventory. Conducts daily inspections of the airport's surface and reports any deficiencies to management, as per the airport's self-inspection program.
Salary Range: $16.54-$23.17/hour.

Job Duties:

  • Fuels aircraft using both Aviation Gasoline and Jet-A fuel. Responsible for ensuring aircraft are fueled according to specific orders and timetables.
  • Assists in towing aircraft as required, ensuring safe movement on the airport grounds.
  • Learns the trade of aircraft refueling, to include how to operate fuel trucks and associated components, measure fuel quantities in storage, check fuel quality, assist in receiving fuel shipments, coordinating fuel orders with flight school dispatch, and interacting with pilots and passengers.
  • Operates and becomes familiar with ground support equipment, such as the aircraft tug, ground power unit (GPU), lavatory service cart, de-icing cart, forklift, golf cart, UTV, and airport shuttles.
  • Ensures standard operating procedures are followed, utilizing detailed checklists to maintain accuracy and consistency.
  • Trains, coaches, and mentors new hires.
  • Ensures safety standards, guidelines, and best practices set forth by the National Air Transportation Association (NATA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and Auburn University are followed to the highest levels.

Minimum Qualifications


Minimum Qualifications
Tech I - High school diploma or equivalent

Tech II - High school diploma or equivalent plus 1 year of relevant experience in facility and/or ground maintenance

Tech III - High school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of relevant experience in facility and/or ground maintenance
Substitutions allowed for Experience:
Degrees accepted in lieu of experience for advanced levels, at a rate of one year of relevant education per year of required experience.
Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications


Minimum Skills and Abilities
Minimum Technology Skills
Minimum License and Certifications
Desired Qualifications


Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in facility and/or ground maintenance and flight line.
Posting Detail Information


Salary Range $14.50-$23.17/hour
Job Category Installation/Maintenance/Repair
Working Hours if Non-Traditional Rotating schedule: 7AM-7PM M-F, Sat-Sun 8AM-5PM. Football home games required.
City position is located in: Auburn
State position is located: Alabama
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Posting Date 06/26/2023
Closing Date
EEO Statement
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/ EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to learn more.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link for Internal Postings https://www.auemployment.com/postings/39057
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