Student Line Service Technician

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$11–$15 Per Hour
SKILLS
Airport Management, Aviation Industry, Best Practices, Coaching, Communication Skills, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Football, Forklift, GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), Inventory Management, Maintenance Services, Mentoring, Safety Standards, Shipping/Receiving, Student Services, Vehicle Fleets
LOCATION
Auburn, AL
POSTED
7 days ago
Overview:

The Auburn University Regional Airport is excited to begin the search for a Student Line Service Technician! The Student Airport Line Service Technician (flight school fueling crew) performs aircraft refueling, operation of fuel trucks, and management of fuel inventory and quality. Serves as part of the Flight School Fueling Crew, responsible for refueling Auburn University’s School of Aviation aircraft fleet and helping to manage the airport’s Avgas inventory.

Responsibilities:
  • Fuels aircraft using both Aviation Gasoline and Jet-A fuel. Responsible for ensuring aircraftare fueled according to specific orders and timetables.
  • Assists in towing aircraft as required, ensuring safe movement on the airportgrounds.
  • Learns the trade of aircraft refueling, to include how to operate fuel trucks andassociated components, measure fuel quantities in storage, check fuel quality,assist in receiving fuel shipments, coordinating fuel orders with flight schooldispatch, and interacting with pilots and passengers.
  • Operates and becomes familiar with ground support equipment, such as the aircraft tug,ground power unit (GPU), lavatory service cart, de-icing cart, forklift, golf cart, UTV, andairport shuttles.
  • Ensures standard operating procedures are followed, utilizing detailed checklists tomaintain accuracy and consistency.
  • Trains, coaches, and mentors new hires.
  • Ensures safety standards, guidelines, and best practices set forth by the National AirTransportation Association (NATA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), AlabamaDepartment of Transportation (ALDOT) and Auburn University are followed to the highestlevels.
Qualifications:

Enrolled student at Auburn University

 

Expectations:
  • Must be able to work flexible hours and to work on select weekends, all football game Saturdays, select special events, and select afterhours callouts.
  • Airport Line Service Technicians that serve on the Flight School Fueling Crew must be able to work 6.5-hour shifts, three days a week (including Saturdays), as assigned.
  • Must be able communicate effectively in person, over the phone, over a radio system, and in written correspondence.
  • Student workers would need to keep these shift requirements in mind when setting up class schedules.
Pay Range: USD $11.00 - USD $15.00 /Hr. Why Work at Auburn?:

Why should YOU consider student employment at Auburn University?

  • Gain valuable work experience! Student employment allows you to explore different interests, identify strengths, and make informed decisions about your future career goals.
  • Build your network! Interacting with faculty, staff, and fellow students can lead to valuable connections and potential mentors.
  • Make a difference! Have the satisfaction of knowing YOU are a part of providing the premier academic experience at Auburn and the life-changing work our students and employees perform.
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement:

It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance's website to learn more. 

About the Company

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Auburn University

Welcome to Auburn University, a comprehensive land, space and sea grant research institution blending arts and applied sciences. The University continuously changes to accommodate today's needs, while still respecting the traditions and spirit of Auburn. As we grow and change, Auburn will always continue its tradition of excellence.

The main campus had an enrollment during fall of 2007 of 24,137. Auburn University offers degrees in 13 schools and colleges at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels.

Auburn University is known not only for its academic excellence, but for its impact on Alabama as well. A recent study determined AU had nearly $ 4 billion economic impact on the state of Alabama, including a $ 1.5 billion impact on the economy and a $ 2.4 billion impact in "human capital." AU's Technical Assistance Center, a collaborative Engineering / Business outreach unit, performs hundreds of projects annually for state industry, generating millions of dollars in increased efficiencies and saving or creating hundreds of jobs statewide.

Auburn University has developed into one of the largest universities in the South, remaining in the educational forefront with its traditional blend of arts and applied science, and changing with the needs of today while living with a respect for the traditions and spirit that are Auburn.
COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Education
FOUNDED
1856
WEBSITE
http://www.auburn.edu/