Airport Line Technician

City of Spartanburg • Full-time • Spartanburg, SC, US • 2w ago

Description

Under general supervision, provides assistance to aircraft personnel in directing aircraft to appropriate spaces, refueling and towing aircraft, and performing maintenance duties as needed.

Examples of Duties

Operates a variety of equipment and machinery in the performance of duties; operates tug and towbar in moving aircraft; operates fuel farm ground pump system in loading fuel onto refueling trucks; operates air compressor in order to pump air into tires as needed; moves aircraft to tiedown spaces as directed.

Makes minor repairs to airport equipment as needed; ensures that equipment and machinery are maintained in proper and safe working condition at all times.

Directs aircrafts upon arrival; provides assistance to aircraft in departure as appropriate.

Performs safety checks at airport as required

Typical Qualifications

Performs other related duties as required.

High school diploma with one year experience in Fixed Base Operations or flight line work required.

Must have a SC Drivers License, light computer skills, as well as the ability to drive a tug.

Physical requirements include: Must be physically able to exert up to 50 pounds and frequently lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move heavy objects.

Supplemental Information

The position works 12 hour shifts, averaging 40-50 hours per week.

Pay depends on experience. Starting salary is $17.05 per hour or $35,672 annually.

The City of Spartanburg provides a very competitive benefits package to include, Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life benefits are through the SC State Health Plan and access to free onsite health clinic. Retirement through the SC State Retirement System (Employee contributes 9% and the City contributes 18.56% / PORS: police/fire employees contribute 9.75% and City contributes 21.24%)

City also offers 12 Paid Holidays; Paid Time Off (3 ½ weeks per year) and Longevity Leave based on years of service.