Job Information
Western Aircraft Aviation Line Service Technician in Boise, Idaho
Job Summary
Western Aircraft has an opening for a Line Service Technician who will be responsible for fueling, towing & marshalling various aircraft. The highest priority of the Line Service Technician is to make sure each customer has a pleasant experience at Western Aircraft by performing all customer requests in a timely manner with a positive and professional attitude. Continually strive for ways to improve service by anticipating customers’ needs.
Schedule: Thursday-Monday, 1pm-9pm
Employee will always work weekends (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) and overtime may be required as needed.
Duties & Responsibilities
Timely and safely fuel various aircraft from Cessna 150’s to B-757’s
Safely tow aircraft from Cessna 150’s to corporate jets
Park and depart aircraft utilizing hand signals and assist customer with baggage and other needs
Ensure each customer has a pleasant experience at Western Aircraft
Conduct aviation fuel sampling and limited quality control inspections
Communicate with co-workers utilizing 2-way radio equipment
Perform facility clean-up (i.e., plow snow in winter)
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Job Requirements
Must be at least 18 years old
Mechanically inclined
High School Diploma/GED preferred
Valid driver’s license (or ability to obtain one) with no more than one moving violation in past 24 months
Ability to regularly lift 50 pounds over head
Willing to work outdoors (in all climates), evenings/nights, weekends, and overtime
Other Prerequisites
Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
Ability to obtain Airport Issued security badge
Valid Driver’s license
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Work is primarily performed outside in varying weather and times, as the duties are performed in scheduled shifts subject to providing coverage seven (7) days a week: evenings/nights, weekends, and overtime. The employee is subject to atmospheric conditions including one or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation. Must have the ability to climb ladders, lift and carry up to 50 pounds and reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
Available Benefits
Medical, dental, vision
Short term & Long term Disability - paid 100% by Company
Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment - paid 100% by Company
Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, jury duty, bereavement
Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Account (employer contributions tied to participation in wellness program)
401K & Roth 401k with employer match
Flexible Spending programs
Western Aircraft Inc. has a Drug Free Workplace Policy which includes applicants passing pre-employment testing in accordance with 14 CFR 120. Applicants testing positive for the presence of prohibited drugs are ineligible for employment. DOT applicants who become employees of Western Aircraft Inc. will also be subject to random, reasonable cause, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing.
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.