Line Technician

Overview:

Calspan is seeking a private aviation Line Technician to support the Fixed Base Operations (FBO) activities in Niagara Falls, NY.  The ideal candidate will be customer-focused, safety-conscious and deliver exceptional service to aircraft crews, passengers, and customers. You will perform a variety of aircraft ground handling and customer service duties, and ensuring the safe, efficient, and professional operation of ramp and terminal activities.

 

This position is fast-paced, outdoors regularly, requires outstanding customer service, and is committed to the highest standards of safety and professionalism. The position can be on 2nd or 3rd shift.

 

Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of various aircraft servicing (fuel, de-ice, tow) procedures
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws and regulations and all company policies including (but not limited to) maintaining the secure area of the airport, FBO and terminal areas.
• Coordinate with customer service to ensure all customer needs are met in a timely, efficient, and professional manner. Load and unload passengers, crews, baggage, and cargo as needed.
• Ability to effectively present and communicate information with customers, clients or other employees within the organization.
• Ability to safely drive all types of servicing vehicles from gas trucks, belt loaders, forklifts and other service vehicles.
• Successfully complete all training as deemed appropriate by Line Managers and/or General Manager.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Minimum 1+ years experience in a related discipline or;
• A combination of education and experience equivalent to above
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with staff and managers
• Reading, writing, math and communication skills

Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Certified forklift operator (and other powered indutrial vehicles) 
• Ability to pass pre-employment background check and drug screen
• Availability to work weekends, weekdays, overtime and holidays as needed to maintain coverage for 24/7 FBO operation
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Fluent in English language
• Physical requirements: vision, hearing, twisting, lifting up to 50 lbs, kneeling, carrying, walking, pushing/pulling, climbing, bending

 

Be Calspan...

 

At Calspan, we invest in our employees by providing highly affordable/ competitive benefits, 4 weeks PTO, 10 Co. holidays, onsite training, development and promotional opportunities.

 

Calspan is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Calspan supports safe and drug free workplace through pre-employment background checks and drug testing.

 

The salary range provided is a general guideline. Actual pay will depend on several factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and other applicable qualifications.  Calspan is committed to pay transparency in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

 

All candidates must be 18 years of age or older, and eligible to work in the United States without requiring now or in the future Visa Sponsorship.  

 

Salary Range (min): USD $19.00/Hr. Salary Range (max): USD $23.00/Hr.