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Airside Experience Specialist - Part-Time (Seasonal) - ANC

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Training and Development
Employee Discounts

Job Description

Signature Aviation is a global leader in private aviation, operating more than 225 locations worldwide. As the largest network of private aviation terminals, Signature Aviation is dedicated to providing safe, convenient, and elevated experiences for private and business aviation travelers. The company prides itself on being a premier hospitality organization and holds the distinction of being a certified Great Place to Work. With a team of nearly 6,000 aviation experts and enthusiasts, Signature Aviation is committed to delivering exceptional service to its guests while supporting the professional growth and well-being of its employees. They offer a wide range of benefits, programs, and resources to help their team members thrive both professionally and personally. The organization's culture emphasizes community involvement, including volunteering efforts focused on improving local neighborhoods, nurturing the next generation of aviation professionals, and supporting veterans. Signature Aviation values diversity and inclusion, ensuring all qualified applicants receive fair consideration regardless of age, race, religion, gender, or other protected characteristics.

The Airside Experience Specialist role at Signature Aviation represents the frontline of the company’s guest experience within private aviation terminals. This position combines operational expertise with exceptional hospitality skills to ensure guests, crew members, and aircraft receive a seamless, personalized, and professional experience from arrival to departure. The Airside Experience Specialist is responsible for performing aircraft ground services such as fueling, de-icing, lavatory servicing, ground power provision, parking, marshalling, catering delivery, and towing. Operating ground service equipment is a key component of the job, involving the careful handling of fuel trucks, de-icing trucks, tugs, stair trucks, and other vehicles essential to maintaining smooth airside operations.

This role demands high flexibility with scheduling, often requiring work on nights, weekends, and holidays to meet operational needs. Candidates will need to thrive in outdoor environments subject to changing weather conditions and be comfortable closely interacting with active aircraft. The Airside Experience Specialist supports a team environment where clear communication and coordination are vital to ensure safety and efficiency according to established standard operating procedures. A service-first mindset is essential as the specialist is often the face representing Signature Aviation, providing friendly, attentive, and professional guest service with an upbeat and positive attitude at all times.

In addition to operational duties, the Airside Experience Specialist plays a critical role in safety management on the ramp and airside. They must be vigilant in identifying and addressing safety concerns, adhering strictly to all safety, security, and emergency response protocols. This includes halting unsafe work practices and reporting issues immediately to management. Compliance with airport and company security measures, including cyber and data protocols, is mandatory. The ability to maintain accurate records, manage documentation such as fuel inventory and quality control, and report work activities on time are also important responsibilities.

Overall, the Airside Experience Specialist position is ideal for individuals seeking a dynamic, fast-paced role in the private aviation industry where hospitality meets operational precision. The position offers the opportunity to work with a leading global aviation services provider in an environment that values excellence, safety, professionalism, and teamwork. Candidates passionate about creating memorable guest experiences and eager to be engaged directly with the vibrant energy of the runway would find this role rewarding and challenging.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • Minimum of 18 years of age
  • Ability to pass company background checks (criminal and motor vehicle), drug tests, meet airport background check requirements to receive and maintain an airport security badge, and be insurable by the company's applicable insurance policies
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the jurisdiction of employment
  • Excellent vision and coordination to move and/or direct aircraft and visually inspect aircraft fuel
  • Ability to pass a color vision test for purposes of inspecting aviation fuel
  • Must possess a valid state driver’s license
  • In some locations a commercial driver’s license (CDL) is required as dictated by local regulations and business needs
  • Must be able to exercise good judgment and follow directions/directives from supervisor/management

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • Minimum of 18 years of age
  • Ability to pass company background checks (criminal and motor vehicle), drug tests, meet airport background check requirements to receive and maintain an airport security badge, and be insurable by the Company's applicable insurance policies
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the jurisdiction of employment
  • Excellent vision and coordination to move and/or direct aircraft and visually inspect aircraft fuel
  • Ability to pass a color vision test for purposes of inspecting aviation fuel
  • Must possess a valid state driver’s license
  • In some locations a commercial driver’s license (CDL) is required as dictated by local regulations and business needs
  • Must be able to exercise good judgment and follow directions/directives from supervisor/management
  • Preferred: three (3) to six (6) months experience and/or training in aviation, customer service or other related field
  • or equivalent combination of education and experience and/or training
  • Excellent guest service skills with an energetic, outgoing, and guest-obsessed personality
  • Ability to anticipate guest needs and prioritize guest requests and job responsibilities by exhibiting a keen ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Must be able to maintain professionalism and confidentiality
  • Ability to read and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals, and for safety-sensitive tasks, in English
  • Clearly communicate in English with others in person, via telephone, radio communicators, and in writing
  • Ability to perform simple arithmetic (e.g., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, fractions, angles, degrees, time)
  • Must be able to physically enter/exit and operate motor vehicles and ground support equipment such as fuel trucks, vans, tugs, and cars
  • Must be able to perform various functions safely and efficiently (e.g., fueling, de-icing) from elevated heights
  • Ability to carry out multi-step instructions
  • Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables
  • Ability to get along and work well with others
  • Excellent interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with team members and service to guests
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
  • Ability to use a computer and email, learn necessary company software, and pass computer-based training modules
  • Ability to successfully and timely complete Signature’s training programs

Job Duties

  • Work as part of a team to conduct airside operations safely and efficiently in accordance with established policies and standard operating procedures
  • Collaborate, cooperate, and work closely with all team members, guests, clients, vendors, and aircraft crewmembers to ensure service needs are met
  • Proactively prepare for arriving/departing aircraft, identify and perform open job tasks, and immediately speak up and/or point out observed safety concerns to all stakeholders
  • Operate and drive ground service equipment such as fuel trucks, de-icing trucks, ground power units, tugs, stair trucks
  • Load and unload luggage and other cargo into/out of aircraft and from/into the PAT, guest vehicle, or other mode of transportation
  • Provide professional and friendly guest service while exhibiting a positive and helpful attitude to everyone at all times ensuring guests always receive an exceptional experience
  • Offer safe, convenient, and courteous transportation when driving shuttle vehicle to transport guests, luggage and cargo
  • Maintain safe, clean, and secure ramps and operations
  • Fuel handling, including fuel quality control, fuel receipt, inventory and maintaining accurate related documentation
  • Understand, comply with, and enforce all operational, safety, and guest service requirements for all aspects of the job
  • Stop work when an unsafe condition or act is likely to cause harm to people, the environment, Company or guest assets, or the Company’s reputation if the work continues
  • Report concerns to the appropriate manager and cooperate in addressing the unsafe act or condition
  • Follow emergency response procedures during critical events
  • Understand, comply with, and enforce all security (physical, cyber and data) protocols as dictated by both Signature Aviation and the airport
  • Create accurate records pertaining to time worked and activities and services performed

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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