Copy of Line Service Technician

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description:

Skytech, inc. is a General Aviation sales, service and management organization specializing in high-end owner flown and business aircraft. Skytech represents the Piper and Pilatus PC12 product lines as well as quality pre-owned aircraft. With full-service FBO’s at the Carroll County Regional Airport in Westminster, Maryland (Baltimore/Washington Metro Area) and York County Airport in Rock Hill, South Carolina (Charlotte Metro Area), Skytech is ideally positioned to serve the Mid-Atlantic aviation community.

The Line Service Technician assists all aircraft in handling procedures and acts as a handling liaison to customers on the ramp, playing a key role in ensuring safe and efficient ground operations.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures that assigned duties are performed to the highest professional standards and safety;
• Participates in the SMS - Safety Management System;
• Provides marshaling assistance for aircraft, GSE (Ground Service Equipment), and vehicles;
• Provides aircraft parking and securing services, including wheel chocking and aircraft tie-downs;
• Assists passengers, including:
  • Assisting passengers on and off aircraft;
  • Coordinating with the Customer Support Representative to ensure passengers are escorted to and from the passenger lounge using the safest path possible;
  • Coordinating with the Customer Support Representative to assist passengers who require additional assistance on the ramp and during embarkation/disembarkation.
• Provides cargo handling services, including:
  • Confirming with the PIC (Pilot in Command) that cargo is ready to load or unload from the aircraft;
  • Loading and unloading onto aircraft;
  • Assisting passengers in moving cargo between the passenger lounge and aircraft.
• Operates GSE in a safe and responsible manner;
• Performs basic GSE maintenance and inspections;
• Services aircraft as requested, including:
  • Lavatory servicing;
  • Aircraft cleaning (internal and external);
  • Garbage removal and de-catering.
• Provides aircraft tug/tow services;
• Operates the fuel farm;
• Supervises fueling operations;
• Cleans and details aircraft as assigned;
• Assumes any duties delegated by the Operations Manager.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Able to lift a 50 lb. box up to 6 ft. in the air;
• Has previous ground handling experience;
• Holds a high school diploma or equivalent;
• Ability to work evening shift hours, 12-8PM;
  • Flexibility regarding schedule relative to operations: FBO (Fixed Based Operator) is open every day with the exception of December 25th. Hours 7:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday through Friday and 8:00 am to 7:00 pm or 8:00 pm on weekends.

Benefits:

Full-time employees are eligible for health, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution. Employer paid Life, Short Term, Long Term insurances and a 401k retirement plan including a profit share match. For those interested in advancing their aviation career, Skytech offers a club plane which is available for employee use at a deeply discounted per hour and a tuition reimbursement benefit, after one year of employment, for participation in a qualified education program.