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3rd Shift Private Aviation Aircraft Refueler

Job in Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, 23214, USA
Listing for: Richmond-Jet-Center
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-22
Job specializations:
  • Transportation
    Airport Operations & Services, Transportation & Logistics
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 17 - 18 USD Hourly USD 17.00 18.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

3rd Shift Aviation Line Service Technician

Richmond Jet Center Inc.

- KRIC Airport, Richmond, VA

Summary

The 3rd Shift Line Service Technician (10:00 PM - 6:00 AM) is a high-autonomy role responsible for the safety, security, and "launch-readiness" of our facility during the quiet hours. While the rest of the city sleeps, you own the ramp-supporting late-night medical flights, prepping the morning's corporate departures, and managing multimillion-dollar aircraft movements.

This role is ideal for independent professionals,
student pilots, or A&P students who thrive in a focused, high-trust environment. The quiet hours between active tasks provide an excellent opportunity for study or professional development.

Compensation & Benefits
  • Starting Pay: $17.00 per hour (Base + $2.00 3rd Shift Differential).

  • Rapid Growth: Pay increases to $18.00 per hour (Total with differential) once trained and working independently (typically 60 days).

  • Full Benefits: Richmond Jet Center offers an excellent benefits package, including 401(K), medical, dental, life, and more for full-time positions.

Duties
  • Fuel aircraft and maintain proper fuel farm paperwork/quality control.

  • Tow and marshal aircraft with extreme precision (Hangar Stacking).

  • Launch Prep: Ensure aircraft are chocked, locked, and positioned for 6:00 AM departures.

  • Aircraft Service: Lavatory and potable water service; load/unload baggage.

  • Facility Stewardship: Provide basic security to people and property; assist with facility cleaning and other tasks to ensure the terminal is "Richmond Ready" for the morning rush.

  • Operate ground support equipment and assist other departments as required.

Key Qualifications
  • Must maintain a valid Driver's License.

  • Ability to pass FAA Drug and Alcohol testing and background checks.

  • Reliability: Proven track record of punctuality for overnight schedules.

  • Autonomy: Comfortable working and making decisions without direct management supervision.

  • Physicality: Ability to work outdoors in all weather and lift up to 50 lbs.

Position Requirements Requirements
  • Must have and maintain a valid Driver's License
  • Pass FAA Drug and Alcohol testing, background checks and submit to random testing when required
  • Complete Safety Training and other job related training
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, direct interface, over telephone and in writing
  • Ability to make decisions with multiple objectives and implement in a safe, efficient manner
  • Follow oral and written directions; plan and complete assigned duties on a regular schedule; and maintain good working relationships with others
  • Must be available to work flexible hours including overtime when required
  • Ability to perform a variety of manual tasks including but not limited to: facility cleaning, vehicle washing, aircraft cleaning and vacuuming
  • Ability to work without direct management supervision
  • must be comfortable with working outdoors, day, night and in all weather conditions
Physical Requirements
  • Stepping up/down on ladders, tugs and fuel trucks
  • Lift baggage from ground level to waist and overhead while loading aircraft, up to 50lbs
  • Bending and stooping to pick up tow bars and other equipment, up to 50lbs
  • Stooping below wings to chock aircraft
  • Standing and walking for extended periods of time
Required education:
  • High school or equivalent
  • Driver's License

This position is currently accepting applications.

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