Position Details
Position Information
Requisition Number |
S2818P |
Home Org Name |
Auburn Univ Regional Airport Admin |
Division Name |
Administrative Effectiveness |
Position Title |
Airport Line Service Tech Pool (Part-time) |
Job Class Code |
EG30 |
Appointment Status |
Part-time |
Part-time FTE |
.70 to .75 |
Limited Term |
No |
Limited Term Length |
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Job Summary |
This is a pooled posting. Candidates will be contacted as positions become available.
The
Auburn University Regional Airport (
https://auoairport.com/) seeks candidates for an Aviation Equipment Technician to perform maintenance on airport facilities, grounds, service and refueling equipment, and provide flight line services for local and transient aircraft.
About Auburn: At Auburn, our work changes lives. Ranked by U.S. News and World Report as a premier public institution, Auburn University is dedicated to shaping the future of the people of Alabama, the nation, and the world through forward-thinking education, life-enhancing research, scholarship, and selfless service. Auburn is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, community outreach, positive work environment, student engagement, and thriving community.
Why employees choose Auburn: Auburn University was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the state of Alabama's best employers, with employees staying an average of ten years. Employees enjoy competitive benefits that include top-notch health insurance, generous retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, flexible spending accounts, and more!
Learn more about Auburn's impact, generous employee benefits, and thriving community by visiting
aub.ie/working-at-auburn. |
Essential Functions |
Tech I: The Technician I, Airport Line Service 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.
Salary Range: $14.28-$19.28/hour.
Tech II: The Technician II, Airport Line Service services aircraft and conducts routine airport maintenance for the airport's fixed base operator (
FBO). Refuels a large spectrum of piston and turbine engine aircraft, operates both aviation gasoline and jet-a fuel trucks, conducts fuel quality control testing, assists in receiving fuel loads, and manages the airport's fuel inventory. Conducts daily inspections of the airport's surface and reports any deficiencies to management, as per the airport's self-inspection program.
Salary Range: $14.66-$20.53/hour.
Tech III: The Technician
III, Airport Line Service services aircraft, conducts airport grounds maintenance, and maintains ground support equipment for the airport's fixed base operator (
FBO). Responsible for maintaining airport equipment, grounds, and facilities. Operates and maintains airport ground support equipment, such as aircraft tugs, ground power unit (
GPU), lavatory service cart, de-icing cart, forklift, golf cart,
UTV, and airport shuttles and vehicles. Renders grounds maintenance, such as mowing, cutting trees and brush, applying herbicide, and repairing airport lighting fixtures and associated components. As a member of the airport's line crew, the Technician refuels a large spectrum of piston and turbine engine aircraft, operates both aviation gasoline and jet-a fuel trucks, conducts fuel quality control testing, assists in receiving fuel loads, and manages the airport's fuel inventory. Conducts daily inspections of the airport's surface and reports any deficiencies to management, as per the airport's self-inspection program.
Salary Range: $16.54-$23.17/hour.
Job Duties:
- Fuels aircraft using both Aviation Gasoline and Jet-A fuel. Responsible for ensuring aircraft are fueled according to specific orders and timetables.
- Assists in towing aircraft as required, ensuring safe movement on the airport grounds.
- Learns the trade of aircraft refueling, to include how to operate fuel trucks and associated components, measure fuel quantities in storage, check fuel quality, assist in receiving fuel shipments, coordinating fuel orders with flight school dispatch, and interacting with pilots and passengers.
- Operates and becomes familiar with ground support equipment, such as the aircraft tug, ground power unit (GPU), lavatory service cart, de-icing cart, forklift, golf cart, UTV, and airport shuttles.
- Ensures standard operating procedures are followed, utilizing detailed checklists to maintain accuracy and consistency.
- 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.
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Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications |
Tech I - High school diploma or equivalent
Tech II - High school diploma or equivalent plus 1 year of relevant experience in facility and/or ground maintenance
Tech III - High school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of relevant experience in facility and/or ground maintenance
Substitutions allowed for Experience:
Degrees accepted in lieu of experience for advanced levels, at a rate of one year of relevant education per year of required experience. |
Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications
Minimum Skills and Abilities |
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Minimum Technology Skills |
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Minimum License and Certifications |
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Desired Qualifications
Desired Qualifications |
- Experience in facility and/or ground maintenance and flight line.
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Posting Detail Information
Salary Range |
$14.50-$23.17/hour |
Job Category |
Installation/Maintenance/Repair |
Working Hours if Non-Traditional |
Rotating schedule: 7AM-7PM M-F, Sat-Sun 8AM-5PM. Football home games required. |
City position is located in: |
Auburn |
State position is located: |
Alabama |
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position |
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Posting Date |
06/26/2023 |
Closing Date |
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EEO Statement |
AUBURN
UNIVERSITY IS AN
AFFIRMATIVE
ACTION/
EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/
EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their
website to learn more. |
Special Instructions to Applicants |
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Quick Link for Internal Postings |
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/39057 |
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