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Shelby County, AL

Technician, Aviation Services - FULL TIME

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $35,589.00 - $53,373.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

annual leave
sick leave
personal day
Paid holidays
Defined benefit pension
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
basic life insurance
short-term disability insurance
employee assistance plan
Annual longevity pay

Job Description

Shelby County, Alabama, is actively seeking a dedicated professional to join their Aviation Services Department at the Shelby County Airport located in Calera, AL. This full-time classified position offers a competitive salary range between $35,588.80 and $53,372.80 annually, reflecting the importance of the role within the airport's operational framework. Shelby County is recognized for its commitment to maintaining a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment for all airport users, including pilots, flight crews, and visitors. As part of the county's aviation team, employees are engaged in a diverse array of responsibilities that center around aircraft management, fueling operations, and facility maintenance,... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid driver's license
  • Willingness to work irregular hours during emergencies and operational tasks
  • Ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor including walking bending climbing lifting shoveling carrying and driving
  • Willingness to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions including rain storms extreme temperatures
  • Passed pre-employment drug screening and medical examination
  • Ability to communicate effectively using aviation terminology and hand signals
  • Available to work overtime nonstandard hours and weekends when necessary
  • Ability to operate grounds maintenance equipment such as lawn mowers and string trimmers

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid driver's license
  • Experience in aviation services or related field preferred
  • CDL license preferred
  • Hazmat training preferred
  • Private pilot's license preferred
  • Basic computer skills preferred
  • Ability to perform physical tasks associated with airport operations
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to document and manage inventory and fueling operations
  • Ability to work in outdoor and variable weather conditions
  • Capability to operate various types of aircraft towing and fueling equipment
  • Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols

Job Duties

  • Greet assist and provide services for the needs of aircraft flight crews and visitors to the airport
  • Use an aviation radio with commonly used aviation terminology to monitor aircraft
  • Direct park and communicate with aircraft crews using aviation hand signals when necessary
  • Determine single point or overwing fuel requirements for jet traffic operations and perform each
  • Document all inbound shipments of materials and products perform inventory management and oversee the sales of all products
  • Perform specific gravity testing on fuel ensure proper documentation is maintained and confirm adherence to safe fuel transfer requirements
  • Operate different types of aircraft towing equipment and utilize proper attachment points and procedures based on the type of aircraft being towed
  • Perform aircraft fueling operations including written and computerized documentation of quantities customer information and which aircraft is fueled
  • Perform daily testing and written documentation of all fueling systems including truck self serve and fuel farm tanks
  • Operate clean and service fuel trucks tanks and other equipment
  • Inspect facilities routinely including perimeter security aircraft landing lights and daily foreign object and debris checks
  • Perform assigned maintenance and housekeeping tasks
  • Perform clerical and reception duties including receiving and coordinating fuel orders and applying payments to accounts
  • Move park and secure aircraft in a safe manner according to specified procedures
  • Operate lawn mowers string trimmers and other lawn maintenance equipment
  • Perform all duties in a safe and efficient manner
  • Perform other duties as assigned by supervision

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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