Weekend/Part-Time Line Service Technician
Listed on 2026-10-15
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Transportation
Airport Operations & Services
Job Title:
Line Service Technician
Job Description
The Line Service Technician provides professional, customer-focused ground support services for aircraft, passengers, pilots, and other customers. This role is responsible for fueling, towing, marshalling, and securing aircraft, as well as performing detailed interior and exterior cleaning and assisting with baggage and ground transportation. The position requires consistent attention to safety, clear communication, and the ability to perform a variety of manual tasks in a dynamic airport environment.
Responsibilities- Provide ground support services to customers in a positive, professional, and safety-conscious manner.
- Fuel aircraft in accordance with established specifications and procedures.
- Tow and marshal aircraft safely, ensuring proper positioning on the ramp.
- Ensure aircraft are properly chocked, locked, and secured at all times while on the ground.
- Assist passengers, pilots, and customers with baggage handling, plane-side vehicles, and other service requests.
- Support pilots with aircraft pre-flight and post-flight services as needed.
- Top off fuel trucks and accurately complete all required fueling and service paperwork.
- Operate a variety of ground support equipment in accordance with safety guidelines.
- Direct people, drivers, and flight crews on the ramp area to maintain safe and efficient movement.
- Perform full-service interior and exterior detailing of aircraft and vehicles according to specifications.
- Sanitize aircraft cabins, including seats, carpets, windows, and lavatories, following cleaning standards.
- Apply wax and perform exterior cleaning on aircraft and vehicles as required.
- Monitor and maintain inventory levels for supplies and materials used in line service and cleaning.
- Communicate arrival times, service updates, and completion status clearly to relevant parties.
- Maintain company vehicles and equipment in clean, safe, and operational condition.
- Perform additional duties as assigned during periods when line service activity is reduced, including facility cleaning and vehicle washing.
- Ability to perform a variety of manual tasks, including facility cleaning, vehicle washing, and aircraft interior and exterior cleaning.
- Valid and current drivers license with no restrictions; restricted licenses are not acceptable.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with passengers, pilots, and coworkers.
- Effective verbal communication skills for coordinating activities on the ramp and with customers.
- Demonstrated customer service experience, with a focus on delivering courteous and responsive support.
- Ability to step up and down stairs, ladders, tugs, vehicles, and fuel trucks safely and repeatedly.
- Ability to reach above shoulder level, including waving marshalling wands to guide aircraft.
- Ability to stoop and work below aircraft wings to place and remove chocks.
- Capability to stand and walk for extended periods of time in an active ramp environment.
- Flexibility and willingness to perform other duties when line service is not required.
Skills & Qualifications
- Experience working in an aviation, ramp, or ground support environment is beneficial.
- Familiarity with aircraft fueling procedures and safety practices is an advantage.
- Comfort working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and maintain attention to detail while managing multiple responsibilities.
- Strong work ethic and reliability in a fast-paced operational setting.
You will join a team that values professionalism, safety, and customer satisfaction in a unique aviation setting. The role offers variety in day-to-day tasks, opportunities to learn and work with specialized equipment, and the chance to support flight operations directly. The environment encourages flexibility, teamwork, and hands-on learning, making it an engaging place for individuals who enjoy active, service-oriented work.
Work EnvironmentThis position is based at an FBO located at Gillespie Field and involves working primarily on the airport ramp and in hangar or facility areas. The work is hands-on and physically active, requiring regular movement around aircraft, vehicles, and equipment. You will operate ground support equipment and fuel trucks and perform cleaning and detailing tasks both inside and outside aircraft and vehicles.
The environment includes exposure to outdoor conditions, aircraft noise, and an operational airfield setting, and typically requires…
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