Lead Technician, Aviation Services

Lead Technician, Aviation Services

Salary

$46,200.00 - $68,310.40 Annually

Location

Calera, AL

Job Type

Full Time Classified

Job Number

2025-00148

Department

Facilities & General Services

Opening Date

10/23/2026

Closing Date

10/30/2026 10:30 AM Central

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Job Summary

Work involves functioning in a lead capacity over assigned support personnel or those assigned on a task basis at the airport. Work involves communication with pilots to ensure they are parked in the proper locations, determining services needed and assistance with immediate needs of the aircraft, flight crews and visitors to the Shelby County Airport. This position functions in the lead capacity to inventory and monitor bulk fuel and coordinates fuel orders to ensure product is available for retail sales. Documenting all inbound shipments of materials and products, inventory and the sales of all products along with the movement, parking and securing of aircraft and aircraft fueling operations. The position requires the receipt and testing of all received fuel loads, as well as the daily testing and record keeping of all fuel storage and pumping facilities. The position involves routine facilities inspection, maintenance and housekeeping tasks, manual labor including both heavy and light physical labor in a wide variety of activities and may occasionally include the performance of semi-skilled tasks. Instruction and training required to safely and adequately perform these tasks will be provided by the County. The position may also require performance of other tasks as may be assigned from time to time by the Supervisor. Position requires working nonstandard hours, more than 40 hours per week, after hours, weekends and holidays as required. Work also includes general maintenance tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Greets, assists and provides services for the needs of aircraft, flight crews and visitors to the airport.
• Assists the Aviation Supervisor in training new or less experienced aviation technicians.
• Assists the Aviation Supervisor to enter purchasing requisitions and receive on purchasing invoices
• Uses aviation radios and communicates using aviation terminology to monitor and direct aircraft to the appropriate location on the airport for parking, deplaning, or taking on fuel.
• Directs, parks and communicates with aircraft crews using aviation hand signals when necessary.
• Determines Single Point or Overwing fuel requirements for Jet Traffic Operations and to be able to perform each.
• Orders, coordinates and documents all inbound shipments of materials and products, performs inventory management and oversees the sales of all products.
• Inventories and monitors bulk fuel and coordinates fuel orders to ensure product is available for retail sales.
• Performs specific gravity testing on fuel, ensures the proper documentation is maintained and confirms adherence to safe fuel transfer requirements when receiving and transferring fuel.
• Operates different types of aircraft towing equipment (manual, motorized, and ride on) and utilizes proper attachment points and procedures based on the type of aircraft being towed.
• Performs aircraft fueling operations that include both written and computerized documentation of quantities, customer information and aircraft fueled.
• Oversees and performs when needed daily testing (fuel sumps) and written documentation of all fueling systems, including truck, self-serve, and fuel farmtanks.
• Operates, cleans, and service fuel trucks, tanks and other equipment.
• Inspects facilities routinely including but not limited to, perimeter security, aircraft landing lights, and daily FOD (foreign object and debris) checks for the aircraft parking areas, taxi way, and runway.
• Performs assigned maintenance and housekeeping tasks.
• May perform clerical and reception duties which include, but are not limited to, receiving and coordinating precise fuel orders and instructions to other staff members and receiving and applying payments to accounts and miscellaneous purchases, and performing monthly, and daily billing to accounts.
• Moves, parks and secures aircraft in a safe manner according to specified procedures.
• Operates lawnmowers, string trimmers and other lawn maintenance equipment.
• Operates equipment such as blowers, weed eaters, chainsaws, edgers and hedge trimmers.
• Performs general maintenance task such as replacing bulbs and pressure washing.
• Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervision.

Qualifications and Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma from an accredited high school or G.E.D equivalent from a state approved or accredited program.
• Two or more years of experience performing aviation related task such as aircraft fueling and towing.
• Experience related to testing (fuel sumps) and written documentation of fueling systems, including truck mounted tanks and stationary fuel farm tanks.
• Ability to work unsupervised, interact with the public and solve problems in an acceptable and efficient manner.
• Valid Drivers License.
• Ability to work irregular hours during periods of emergencies and when required to perform operational tasks associated with airport operations.
• Basic Computer Skills.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with Hazmat. This position may be required to obtain their Commercial Driver License (CDL) with Hazmat as a condition of employment if required by the Department Manager.
• Computer Skills in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Knowledge of aviation software such as FBO Director or equivalent.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors with exposure to weather extremes, chemical substances, dust, fumes, noise, humidity, odors and consists of walking, bending, climbing, lifting, shoveling, carrying packages / luggage and driving.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is medium to heavy in nature and consists of standing, lifting, climbing, carryingandpushingofupto50pounds, bending, walking, using hand and fingers to operate tools. Must have good vision to read and make necessary repairs.

Conditions of Job Offer and Employment

EXAMINATIONS:

A verbal exam will be administered at the interview to determine the applicant's knowledge related to the job's duties and responsibilities. Applicants are initially screened and certified based on an evaluation of their education, training, experience and other requirements as outlined in this Position Announcement and denoted on their Job Application and responses to the Supplemental Questions. Applicants providing false information on the Application or false answers to the Agency or Supplemental Questions will be disqualified.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT/POST OFFER DRUG SCREENING:

Shelby County is committed to providing and maintaining a drug-free work environment. After receiving a conditional offer of employment, applicants are required to pass a drug test conducted at a test site designated by Shelby County.

Shelby County, Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

PRE-EMPLOYMENTPOSTOFFERMEDICALEXAMINATION

As a condition of employment after receiving a job offer for this position applicants are required to pass a physical examination conducted by a licensed physician designated by Shelby County.

Shelby County offers a competitive benefit package that includes:

• Annual (Vacation) and Sick Leave Accrual (accrual amounts are based on years of service)
• One Personal Day accrues per calendar year
• 12 paid holidays per fiscal year
• This position offers a defined benefit pension. The Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) administers a defined benefit (DB) pension plan for Shelby County Alabama employees. Benefits are predetermined via a formula based on salary, years of service, and age and are not based on stock market performance. Retirement benefits are paid as monthly annuities for life, with options available for survivor benefits depending on the plan design (e.g., spouse coverage). Pension benefits from RSA DB plans are not taxed by the State of Alabama if the recipient resides in the state. RSA is among the 20 largest internally funded pension systems globally.
• Health Insurance -92% employer paid/8% employee paid for single or family coverage - Blue Cross and Blue Shield administered by the Local Government Health Insurance Program
• Dental Insurance - 92% employer paid/8% employee paid for single or family coverage - Delta Dental
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance - 100% employer paid - $25,000 Basic Benefit
• Short-term Disability Insurance - 100% employer paid
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Annual Longevity Pay (employees qualifies based on years of service)

In addition a wide variety of voluntary benefits are available for benefits eligible employees to purchase:

• Southland Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance

• Supplemental Life Insurance

• Voluntary AD&D Insurance

• Colonial Life:

• Critical Illness Insurance

• Accident Insurance

• Short Term Disability

• Whole Life

• Flexible Benefits:

• Medical Spending Account

• Dependent Spending Account

• Credit Union Membership

• RSA 1

• Nationwide 457 Plan

01

It is important that all applicants read the following very carefully before completing the Online Application and responding to the Supplemental Questions to avoid possible adverse action. Applicants misrepresenting information or falsifying information on this Application in any way will result in disqualification, being barred from applying for jobs in the future and if hired or a current employee you may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from employment. In the questions that follow, applicants are asked to provide information about work history, this information may include things such as dates of employment, names of employers and specific details of the work you performed. The information and answers provided must be true and must be substantiated and verifiable in the Employment History section of this Application. A reference and background investigation will be performed and any information that is false or that you misrepresent will result in the disqualification of this Application and the revocation of any pending job offer. Also, submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history and education sections of the Application or failure to provide all of the information requested in the Education, Employment History or Supplemental Questions will result in disqualification of this Application. Be thorough and honest when completing the Application and in answering the Supplemental Questions. A thorough background investigation is conducted on all new hires with an offer pending and before a final hiring decision is made. If any information is found to be misrepresenting, fraudulent or omitted for the purpose of concealing unfavorable information, any pending offer of employment will be withdrawn and the applicant will be disqualified and barred from applying with Shelby County in the future. CURRENT EMPLOYEES PROMOTING OR TRANSFERRING FROM A NON-DOT POSITION TO A DOT POSITION: If you are a current Shelby County employee serving in a classified service position which is a non-DOT position and you are selected for promotion to a position that requires a CDL you will be subject to the rules and regulations governing DOT physicals and drug screens. You will be required to submit to a DOT physical and drug screen prior to being granted the promotion. Should you fail the physical, you will remain in your current non-DOT position, unless the physical indicates that you are not fit for your current position. A determination will be made concerning your eligibility to continue employment with Shelby County based on the results of the physical exam. Also, you will be required to submit to a DOT drug screen. If you should fail the drug screen you will be in violation of the Shelby County Drug and Alcohol policy and you will be subject to immediate dismissal. If you are completing this application for someone other than yourself, make sure the applicant is available to review and electronically sign the document before submission. Failure to do so will not change the disqualification rules as stated above. Please check below to indicate that you have read and understand the requirements of completing the Application.

• I have read the instructions and disqualification/barred from applying rules above and understand that my application can disqualified and any offer can be withdrawn or my employment can terminated if I dont comply and answer the questions on this application correctly and truthfully.

02

Do you currently occupy a classified service position with Shelby County, Alabama?

• Yes
• No

03

If you answered yes to the previous question, please list the job title of the classified service position that you currently occupy.

04

Only respond to this question if you currently work for Shelby County Commission in a classified service position and answered yes to Question 2. As a current Shelby County Classified Service employee, if an offer of this position would result in a promotion, you understand that you must serve a 30-day promotional probationary period. During this 30-day period you may be demoted for unsatisfactory service and returned to the position held prior to the promotion. If promoted while serving a new hire probationary period you shall serve out the remainder of your six month probationary period, but in no event shall you serve less than a 30-day probationary period for the promotion. The probationary period lasting the longest will supersede. Employees within their 12 month New Hire Probationary Period are subject to dismissal without any rights of appeal to the board and shall be recognized as employed-at-will during said 12 month probationary period. Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate box below.]

• Yes
• No

05

Please check the box that represents the highest level of education achieved to date.

• No diploma or degree
• Occupational Diploma
• High School Diploma from an accredited high school or G.E.D equivalent through a state certified or accredited program
• Some College or Technical Training
• Associates Degree from an accredited college or university
• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university
• Masters Degree or higher from an accredited college or university

06

From what school, institution or college did you receive your highest level of education?

07

If you selected an education level higher than high school, please specify your degree or field of study.

08

Although the salary range for this position tops out at $32.84 per hour, a new employee will not be hired at a rate higher than $25.29 per hour without Personnel Board approval. If offered, are you willing to work at a pay rate in the $22.21 - $25.29 per hour range?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you possess a valid Drivers License? Valid means your drivers license is not currently suspended or revoked.

• Yes
• No

10

Please check the box that best describes your work experience performing aviation related tasks such as aircraft fueling and towing.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year, but less than 2 years
• More than 2 years, but less than 3 years
• More than 3 years, but less than 4 years
• More than 4 years, but less than 5 years
• More than 5 years

11

Please describe your work experience in aviation services.

12

Are you available and willing to work overtime and on weekends and holidays as needed?

• Yes
• No

13

Are you willing to work outdoors and in extreme weather conditions?

• Yes
• No

14

Please give a detailed account of your supervisory experience.

15

Please describe a circumstance where you needed to use both investigative and listening skills to resolve a customer issue.

Required Question

Employer Shelby County

Address 200 West College Street, Room 100

Columbiana, Alabama, 35051

Phone (205) 670-6510

Website http://www.shelbyal.com