Student Line Service Technician

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.

• Fuels aircraft using both Aviation Gasoline and Jet‑A fuel. Responsible for ensuring aircraft are fueled according to specific orders and timetables.
• Assists in towing aircraft as required, ensuring safe movement on the airport grounds.
• Learns the trade of aircraft refueling, including how to operate fuel trucks and associated components, measure fuel quantities in storage, check fuel quality, assist in receiving fuel shipments, coordinate fuel orders with flight school dispatch, and interact 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, and airport shuttles.
• Ensures standard operating procedures are followed, utilizing detailed checklists to maintain accuracy and consistency.
• Trains, coaches, and mentors new hires.
• Ensures safety standards, guidelines, and best practices set forth by the National Air Transportation Association (NATA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), and Auburn University are followed to the highest levels.

Enrolled student at Auburn University

• Must be able to work flexible hours and to work on select weekends, all football game Saturdays, select special events, and select after‑hours 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 to 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.

• Must be able to communicate effectively in person, over the phone, over a radio system, and in written correspondence.

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.

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