Line Technician

Line Technician - 1351

Full Time

On-Site

East Alton, IL, USA

Posted 20 days ago

West Star is the fastest growing maintenance repair organization in the industry and we recognize this is the result of our talented team of trusted employees working together to deliver customer service excellence. We are committed to providing our employees with personal and professional growth opportunities while fostering a culture of respect and well-being with a small company feel.

When you join our team we don’t think you should have to wait for your benefits to kick in. That’s why when you start, they start with you! This includes medical, dental, 401K match, time off accruals, weekly pay days and much more. We don’t want you to live to work, we want you to work and live.

This position is responsible for fueling, ground support, and aircraft movement of all types of airplanes that land at the airport. That can be everything from commercial airlines to military and business aircraft. You may also be required to assist with vehicle and facility maintenance and upkeep of the fuel trucks and ground support equipment. FAA, OSHA, EPA, and other safety rules must be followed at all times.

• Perform aircraft fueling per West Star procedures, following all safety guidelines.
• Towing and ground handling of aircraft using approved aircraft guidelines.
• Parking aircraft and providing customer support for passengers and crew.
• Provide background support such as vehicle maintenance, taking fuel loads from suppliers, and daily upkeep of the facility.
• Effectively and clearly communicate (i.e., speak, write, read) in English
• Any other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

• A High school diploma or equivalent.
• A valid driver’s license approved for airline travel and/or a valid passport is ideal, but not mandatory.

We’re looking for team players who are self-motivated and able to perform in a fast paced environment where working under specific deadlines and time constraints will be common.

• Attend work every day as scheduled to include overtime and weekend assignments.
• Notify supervisor in advance of shift starting if unable to work.
• Must have reliable transportation to get to work each and every day.
• Perform all work in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration guidelines.
• Follow all company and safety rules during performance of duties.
• Maintain customer oriented work habits.

• Lifts 50 lbs., including fuel hoses.
• Routine walking, bending and squatting or sitting.
• Routine or repetitive physical motion with arms and hands.
• Climb ladders and stairs.
• Standing for long periods of time.

• Understanding and implementation of regulations and guidelines.
• Must be alert and aware of surroundings.
• Work with others in a professional manner.
• Very good customer skills.

• Work under supervision of assigned Supervisor and Line Manager.
• May be directed to work independently on occasion.

• The majority of work will be on the ramp in all types of weather conditions.
• Work outside during aircraft taxiing will occur.
• Varied positions in and around the aircraft.
• Will have work inside line equipment storage area.

• Personal hand tools supplied by the company.
• Pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical equipment.
• Fuel trucks, tugs, power carts and other engine powered equipment.

The following information is disclosed according to state specific requirements. If the position applied to is not in a state with these requirements, the following information may not apply. The hourly…