Airport Line Service Technician

The Auburn University Regional Airport is excited to begin the search for an Airport Line Service Technician! The Airport Line Service Technician 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.

The position would require working weekends, special events, and rotating on-call duty.

• Fuels aircraft using both Aviation Gasoline and Jet-A fuel. Responsible for managing and performing fuel quality control checks on the airport's fuel inventory. Ensures aircraft are fueled according to specific orders and timetables. Ensures oil inventory in fuel trucks is stocked and fulfills oil orders for customers as requested.
• Operates and becomes familiar with ground support equipment, such as the aircraft tugs, ground power unit (GPU), lavatory service cart, de-icing cart, forklift, golf cart, UTV, and airport shuttles; tows a large spectrum of complex aircrafts as needed; and marshals aircraft into parking spots.
• Ensures standard operating procedures are followed, utilizing detailed checklists to maintain accuracy and consistency.
• Performs routine airport grounds maintenance, such as mowing grass, applying herbicide, and changing airport lighting fixtures and bulbs.
• Manages the airport apron environment, conducts daily inspections to ensure security and cleanliness, and maintains airport perimeter fencing, gates, apron, shop, and storage facilities in a secure, clean, organized, and presentable condition at all times.
• Provides a high level of customer service to pilots and passengers by loading and unloading baggage from aircraft, assisting customers with baggage to the terminal or car , and providing flight crews with ice and coffee as requested.
• De-ices and de-frosts aircraft as needed and cleans aircraft windshields and services aircraft lavatory as requested.
• Collaborates with a diverse team of highly motivated individuals to ensure best management practices are followed.
• Assists first responders in emergency situations.
• 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.

Level I

• High school diploma or equivalent

Level II

• High school diploma or equivalent + 1 years of experience

Level III

• High school diploma or equivalent + 4 years of experience OR
• Associate's degree + 2 years of experience OR
• Bachelor's degree + 1 year of experience

Scope of Experience: Experience in facility and/or ground maintenance

• Knowledge of aircraft refueling procedures, including operating fuel trucks and associated components, measuring fuel quantities, conducting fuel quality checks, coordinating fuel shipments, communicating with flight school dispatch, and engaging with pilots and passengers.
• Must communicate effectively in person, over the phone, over a radio system, and in written correspondence.

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• Culture of Excellence:We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You:Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama:The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
• Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!