The Line Services Technician will be the first point of contact for F.l.T. Aviation's customers, Flight Instructors and students on our ramp. Line Service Technicians are responsible for assuring that all F.l.T. Aviation aircraft are properly fueled and oiled before each flight.
Responsibilities Include:
Ensure that proper Federal Aviation Authority and Transportation Security Administration rules and regulations are followed at all times
Marshal aircraft to and from parking area using international hand signals
Provide exemplary customer service to all fight arrival members
Maintain fuel storage farm and comply with all quality control procedures
Drive refueling trucks and towing equipment
Provide fuel service for reciprocating engine airplanes and helicopters with low lead aviation gasoline using 1,000 through 3,000 gallon fuel trucks
Assist passengers with luggage load and unload, as necessary
Maintain two-way communication with customer service desk using two-way radios
Tow aircraft in and out of the hangar for servicing, repairs, storage and/or parking, as needed
Clean the interior and exterior of ground support vehicles and equipment, as needed
Operate ground power unit for external electrical power
Prepare and deliver coffee, ice, catering, etc. to customers, as needed
Strong customer service skills and the ability to follow protocol for maintaining a safe working environment are of the utmost importance in this position
Light equipment maintenance and general upkeep of airport facilities
Aircraft care and upkeep, including the wash and wax rotation of fleet
Perform Coordinate all activities and complete all work required/assigned by D.O.M., Shift Supervisor or supervising A&P Mechanics
Duties May Include:
Education & Training Requirements/Desired Experience:
High School Diploma or GED
Training in 14CFR139.321 preferred
Maintain professional and courteous demeanor with all employees, students, and customers
Must be dependable and able to work with minimal supervision
Must follow all safety policies and procedures
Must maintain a positive attitude and professional image
Must have computer skills
Able to read, understand, and interpret instructions and information using the English language
Previous customer service experience and general aviation knowledge preferred
Knowledge of TFBO sales/inventory software preferred Physical and Ergonomic Information and Requirements
Able to use ladders, work stands, jacks, etc. and be able to work on all areas of the aircraft that may require access during performance of duties.
Must be able to life, carry, or move aircraft components weighing up to 50 lbs.
Physical requirements include stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, fingering, and feeling
Work is performed in the hangar, flight line or at remote locations under various weather conditions with elevated nose levels
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Americans with Disabilities Act
Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling the Office of Human Resources at 321-674-8100.
Annual Security & Fire Safety Report
The federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) requires colleges and universities, both public and private, participating in federal student aid programs to disclose campus safety information and impose certain basic requirements for handling incidents of sexual violence and emergency situations.
Florida Tech’s 2024 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Florida Tech, and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.
The numbers provided include crime statistics reported to local law enforcement agencies, campus security and other Campus Security Authorities.
The report also includes institutional policy statements regarding campus safety and security measures, descriptions of prevention and awareness programs, related university procedures and important guidance, and other essential safety information.
You can obtain a printed copy of this report at the Department of Security Welcome Center located at 3126 Panther Place during normal business hours or by accessing the following website: 2024 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.
Official Transcripts
Official transcripts of all collegiate work must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Office of Human Resources prior to the first day of employment. All international degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES).
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