Airport Line Service Technician (Full-Time)

Airport Line Service Technician (Full-Time)

Salary

$47,611.20 - $78,540.80 Annually

Location

City of Statesville, NC

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202600318

Department

Airport

Opening Date

06/26/2026

Closing Date

7/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Job Overview

Airport Line Service Technician

Statesville Airport

Salary Range: $22.89 - $37.76 Hourly / $47,611.20 - $78,540.80 Annually

FLSA Position Class: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Varies - Open 7AM -8PM (Mon-Fri) & 8AM-8PM (Sat-Sun)

Posting Closing Date: July 14, 2026

Summary

This position is responsible for providing ground support for aircraft, fueling equipment, and providing support to the Line Service team to ensure efficient and safe aircraft operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

NOTE: Employee may be required to respond to a disaster, either natural or man-made, to serve the citizens of Statesville and meet the needs of the organization, which may result in the assignment of other duties and take precedence over duties described in this job description. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.

• Provides ground support to aircraft, including marshaling, fueling, towing, and aircraft servicing and maintenance.
• Moves and parks aircraft in assigned locations with tractors and tow bars.
• Prepares aircraft for flight by pulling from hangar or parking space with aircraft tow tractor and adding required fuel per the pilots' request.
• Assists crew and customers; provides directions, luggage assistance, rental assistance, etc.
• Completes required paperwork for fuel purchases.
• Processes credit card or cash sales.
• Connects and disconnects ground power units, services lavatories, stands as fire watch when starting engines, and directs aircraft on departure from ramp.
• Operates ground service equipment such as tow tractors, aircraft refueling trucks, and ground power units.
• Removes trash and debris from the ramp areas of the airport.
• Maintains fueling equipment, including fuel trucks, fuel pumps, and fuel storage tanks to ensure safe and efficient fueling operations.
• Performs routine inspections and maintenance of equipment, ensuring that all equipment is in good working condition and meets all safety requirements.
• Maintains accurate inventory of fuel, oil, and other supplies, ensuring that all inventory is properly stored and maintained in accordance with company regulations.
• Operates and maintains company vehicles, including fuel trucks, service carts, and other vehicles.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma or GED.
• Maintenance / Mechanical experience.

Requirements

• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license, or any valid driver's license with ability to obtain a North Carolina driver's license within 60 days of establishing a permanent residence in North Carolina.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• General knowledge of safe aviation ground procedures, fueling procedures, and towing processes.
• General knowledge of airport, fire, and safety precautions and specialized emergency procedures.
• General knowledge of storage and fueling procedures of aviation fuel.
• General knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in the maintenance of airport buildings and grounds including runways, electrical systems, landscape areas, and irrigation systems.
• Ability to maintain basic records and simple arithmetic computations.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose problems with equipment.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly, concisely, and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, customers, associates, supervisors, and the general public.

Job Related Physical Requirements

This position involves heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical activity related to this position may require the use of fingers and hands, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, peripheral vision, operation of machines, motor vehicles, or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.

Working Conditions

The employee is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, wind, hazards, atmospheric conditions, oils, and fuels. Employee may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits At A Glance

Benefits are a valuable part of your total compensation at City of Statesville. Your benefits package provides protection for you and your family with expenses shared by the city or available to you at discounted group rates. Below is a brief summary of the choices available to all eligible regular, full-time employees. Part-time employees' benefits differ from full-time employees' benefits and are listed below.

Our current Open Enrollment Guide for City Benefits can be found here: City of Statesville Benefits

Full-Time Employee Benefits

Health & Welfare Benefits

• Health Care Insurance PPO or HDHP/Prescription Drug Program
• Lifestyle programs (weight management, Tobacco Cessation, Stress Management)
• Telehealth Online Appointments 24/7
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Reimbursement (DCFSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Travel Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Secondary Language Incentive Pay
• Bereavement Leave

Retirement Benefits

• Pension Plan - NC Local Government Employee Retirement System (LGERS)
• NC 401(k) Empower
• NC Roth 401(k) Empower
• NC 401(k) Match Empower
• 457(b) Nationwide
• Roth 457(b) Nationwide
• Fireman's Pension Fund

Time-Off Benefits

• Twelve (12) Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• School Visitation - unpaid, up to 4 hours to attend school activities.
• Military Differential Pay

Wellness Benefits

• Health Fair
• Biometric Screening
• Flu Shots
• Statesville Fitness & Activity Center (SFAC)
• Wellness Activity Calendar
• See HR for Other Fitness Center Discounts

Additional Benefits

• Take Home Vehicle (based on position)
• Working Advantage - Employee Discount Program
• Christmas Bonus (Based yearly on City Council approval)
• Employee Appreciation Picnic
• Veterans Breakfast
• Service Award Program
• Career Development (eligible departments)
• Alternative Work Arrangements available based on departmental needs
• Cellphone Discounts
• City Cell Phone (eligible positions)
• Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

Voluntary Benefits

• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness
• Group Accident Insurance
• Whole Life Insurance
• Voluntary Supplemental Life insurance

Safety Benefits (Eligibility: based on job position)

• Boot Vouchers - yearly
• Safety Glasses - every (2) years
• Hearing Tests - yearly
• Uniforms (eligible departments)

Police Department Benefits

• Law Enforcement Officers' Separation Allowance
• Degree Incentive
• Certification Incentive
• Specialized Unit Incentive
• Shift Differential Pay
• 401(k) 5% Contribution
• Uniform Stipend (based on position)
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Part-Time Employee Benefits

• Health Fair
• Flu Shots
• Employee Appreciation Picnic
• Veteran's Breakfast
• Service Awards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program - Working Advantage Benefits
• Biometric Screening
• 457(b) Nationwide
• Statesville Fitness & Activity Center (SFAC)
• Wellness Activity Calendar
• See HR for Fitness Center Discounts

01

Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of maintenance/mechanical work experience do you have listed on this application?

• N/A or None
• Less than 1 Year
• Between 1 and 5 Years
• 5 or more Years

Required Question

Employer City of Statesville (NC)

Address 301 S. Center Street

Statesville, North Carolina, 28677

Phone 704-878-3571

Website www.statesvillenc.net