LINE SERVICE TECHNICIAN - LEAD

Cutter Aviation•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

OBJECTIVE: To provide superior customer service and ground support so that our customers continually rate us as the best in the industry. GENERAL PHILOSOPHY: To build customer loyalty through service excellence in a work environment where the teammates enjoy their work because they have accepted responsibility for the success of the company. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for all operations conducted with safety as the first priority. Responsible for the shift turnover sheet to update staff and supervisors daily. Responsible to ensure that every arriving and departing aircraft at the front ramp is met with a friendly smile and in a professional manner. Coordinate arriving and departing aircraft ensuring a smooth running ramp and delegation of manpower. Responsible for the monitoring of customers on the ramp in vehicles and golf carts to ensure that we do not have runway incursions from our ramp. Assist and monitor line service personnel to ensure customers’ requests have been carried out in correct sequence and in a timely manner. Assist in fueling of aircraft and with services they may need (coffee, ice, etc). Assist in the repositioning and towing of aircraft. Monitor (delegate) aircraft movements with maintenance and avionics. Oversee the rental car operations on the shift including the positioning and delivery of the car to the aircraft. Responsible for monitoring the staff required for the on coming shift and retaining people to cover vacancies. Ensure that work areas, tow bars, chalks, tugs, etc. are organized and neat. Responsible for updating “Daily Shift Duties Sheet” weekly. Ensure that fuel trucks have been topped off for the next shift. Organize aircraft movements and ground support with tenants. Communicate with customer service continuously to ensure customers have been helped. Assist in the proper training of new line service technicians and the certification of line service technicians into areas or tasks of greater responsibility. Assist in mentorship and orientation of new teammates on your shift. Assist in the cleaning of line room, front lobby, outside walkway, coffee area, fuel trucks, etc. on an hourly basis. Responsible for questioning all unknown persons and vehicles on the ramp as to whether they need assistance. Responsible for monitoring activities inside hangars within the complex to ensure tenants are adhering to airport policy, safety practices, and that they are not providing competitive services. Assist in tagging (monitoring) and removing all malfunctioning equipment from service with a clear explanation as to what the problem is. Must remain calm under high stress situations. Ability to work in inclement weather. Ability to lift 50 - 75 lbs overhead. Ability to pass PHX AOA class exam. Ability to pass NATA Safety 1st written and practical exams. Ability to bend, twist, and squat while performing job duties Communicate with co-workers, management, customers, and others in a courteous and professional manner. Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions. Conform with all safety rules and wear/use all appropriate safety equipment.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: To be fully proficient in this position, teammate(s) must possess or acquire the following through on-the-job training: A strong knowledge of customers, A thorough knowledge of aircraft to ensure proper towing and proper fueling procedures, A complete knowledge of Sky Harbor International Airport, including the location of hangars, tie-downs, fuel farm, tower, U.S. Customs, and all other FBOs located at the airport, A knowledge of ground control operations, A thorough knowledge of taxiways, runways, routes used to cross taxiways, and other locations on the airport including the run-up area, A strong knowledge of fuel farm procedures when fueling a truck and receiving fuel. Knowledge of Airport Operations, tower and US Customs hours and procedures, A strong knowledge of all aircraft on Cutter's ramp, Knowledge and ability to use Cutter’s computer system, phone system, two-way radios and ground radios, Knowledge of the location of tools, equipment, tow bars, rags, cords, hoses cleaning supplies, waste and new lubricants, grease, vacuum cleaners, garbage dumpsters, carpets, supplies, keys, clipboards, fan, ladders, and other equipment, Knowledge of the location of office supplies, fuel tickets, etc. Knowledge of the location of keys for prop locks, oil storage, metal cabinets, tools, closets, and doors, Knowledge of the operation of hangar doors, hangar lights, night lights, and procedures for locking the facility, aircraft, and general security. Knowledge of Cutter Crew Member Handbook A strong knowledge of all departments within the company, their function and their personnel.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS: A high school diploma or the equivalent with one year aviation experience.
Requires a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

Nice To Haves

Line service experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Responsible for all operations conducted with safety as the first priority.
Responsible for the shift turnover sheet to update staff and supervisors daily.
Responsible to ensure that every arriving and departing aircraft at the front ramp is met with a friendly smile and in a professional manner.
Coordinate arriving and departing aircraft ensuring a smooth running ramp and delegation of manpower.
Responsible for the monitoring of customers on the ramp in vehicles and golf carts to ensure that we do not have runway incursions from our ramp.
Assist and monitor line service personnel to ensure customers’ requests have been carried out in correct sequence and in a timely manner.
Assist in fueling of aircraft and with services they may need (coffee, ice, etc).
Assist in the repositioning and towing of aircraft.
Monitor (delegate) aircraft movements with maintenance and avionics.
Oversee the rental car operations on the shift including the positioning and delivery of the car to the aircraft.
Responsible for monitoring the staff required for the on coming shift and retaining people to cover vacancies.
Ensure that work areas, tow bars, chalks, tugs, etc. are organized and neat.
Responsible for updating “Daily Shift Duties Sheet” weekly.
Ensure that fuel trucks have been topped off for the next shift.
Organize aircraft movements and ground support with tenants.
Communicate with customer service continuously to ensure customers have been helped.
Assist in the proper training of new line service technicians and the certification of line service technicians into areas or tasks of greater responsibility.
Assist in mentorship and orientation of new teammates on your shift.
Assist in the cleaning of line room, front lobby, outside walkway, coffee area, fuel trucks, etc. on an hourly basis.
Responsible for questioning all unknown persons and vehicles on the ramp as to whether they need assistance.
Responsible for monitoring activities inside hangars within the complex to ensure tenants are adhering to airport policy, safety practices, and that they are not providing competitive services.
Assist in tagging (monitoring) and removing all malfunctioning equipment from service with a clear explanation as to what the problem is.
Must remain calm under high stress situations.
Ability to work in inclement weather.
Ability to lift 50 - 75 lbs overhead.
Ability to pass PHX AOA class exam.
Ability to pass NATA Safety 1st written and practical exams.
Ability to bend, twist, and squat while performing job duties
Communicate with co-workers, management, customers, and others in a courteous and professional manner.
Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.
Conform with all safety rules and wear/use all appropriate safety equipment.