Aircraft Ground Support Tech

About the Role

The Aircraft Ground Support Tech ensures the interior and exterior of Warren's aircraft is in pristine condition and ready for take-off. This role is responsible for safely moving aircraft within the hangar and/or tarmac, according to all safety procedures, policies, and/or protocols.

Responsibilities

• Clean internal and external of aircraft, ensuring highest standard of appearance.
• Conduct pre-flight inspection to ensure proper tire inflation, fluid levels, and plane is fully stocked with necessities.
• Ensure aircraft is fueled by third-party vendor according to Pilot's instructions; document and verify accuracy of fuel levels.
• Work closely with pilots and other ground staff to coordinate aircraft movement and preparation activities.
• Operate tug to move aircraft around the hangar and/or tarmac in accordance with all safety procedures, policies, and/or protocols; ensure tug is properly connected.
• Ensure proper equipment is used for the movement of aircraft based on aircraft weight.
• Maintain accurate records regarding aircraft movement, inspections, and/or other findings observed during handling.
• Maintain hangar, ensuring it is clean and organized.
• Maintain bedroom and bathroom linens.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education diploma (GED); one to three years of related experience or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous ground handling experience preferred but not required.
• Basic understanding of aircraft handling procedures.
• Basic understanding of aviation safety protocols and procedures.
• Familiar with marshalling signals and two-way radio communication.
• Excellent written/verbal communication, organizational, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Must be able to pass FAA security clearance.
• Ability to safely operate aircraft associated equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to work various hours, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Valid driver's license to obtain flight line driving privileges.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and more as a comprehensive benefits package.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, electrical shock, high precarious places, and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

This position is considered safety sensitive. Required travel up to 10%.