3rd Shift Private Aviation Aircraft Refueler

3rd Shift Aviation Line Service Technician

Richmond Jet Center Inc. - KRIC Airport, Richmond, VA

Summary

The 3rd Shift Line Service Technician (10:00 PM - 6:00 AM) is a high-autonomy role responsible for the safety, security, and "launch-readiness" of our facility during the quiet hours. While the rest of the city sleeps, you own the ramp-supporting late-night medical flights, prepping the morning's corporate departures, and managing multimillion-dollar aircraft movements.

This role is ideal for independent professionals, student pilots, or A&P students who thrive in a focused, high-trust environment. The quiet hours between active tasks provide an excellent opportunity for study or professional development.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting Pay:$17.00 per hour (Base + $2.00 3rd Shift Differential).

• Rapid Growth: Pay increases to $18.00 per hour (Total with differential) once trained and working independently (typically 60 days).

• Full Benefits: Richmond Jet Center offers an excellent benefits package, including 401(K), medical, dental, life, and more for full-time positions.

Duties

• Fuel aircraft and maintain proper fuel farm paperwork/quality control.

• Tow and marshal aircraft with extreme precision (Hangar Stacking).

• Launch Prep: Ensure aircraft are chocked, locked, and positioned for 6:00 AM departures.

• Aircraft Service: Lavatory and potable water service; load/unload baggage.

• Facility Stewardship: Provide basic security to people and property; assist with facility cleaning and other tasks to ensure the terminal is "Richmond Ready" for the morning rush.

• Operate ground support equipment and assist other departments as required.

Key Qualifications

• Must maintain a valid Driver's License.

• Ability to pass FAA Drug and Alcohol testing and background checks.

• Reliability: Proven track record of punctuality for overnight schedules.

• Autonomy: Comfortable working and making decisions without direct management supervision.

• Physicality: Ability to work outdoors in all weather and lift up to 50 lbs.