Line Service Technician (MKS) Position Available In Berkeley, South Carolina

Line Service Technician (MKS) 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars 616 Whitesville Road, Moncks Corner, SC 29461

Description:

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for guiding, towing, park, preparing, securing, greeting, and organizing aircraft arriving or departing from an airport gate or ramp. Responsible for daily inspections and maintenance to ensure proper ramp management and daily Airfield Safety Inspections. This position reports to the MKS Airport Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Conducts Daily Airfield Safety Inspection:

uses crew car and handheld radio to manually inspect airport runways/tarmac area for hazards to include cracks or holes, foreign objects, vegetation, ruts/depressions, rodent or other animal damage; ensures proper signage; ensures working lights including edge threshold, taxiway, apron edge, and airport beacon; ensures structures are operational and free of damage; all observations/conditions/potential issues reported to MKS Airport Manager immediately to maintain optimal safety standards.

Initiates Emergency Response:

notifies MKS Airport Manager of an aircraft accident or incident, 24 hours a day/7 day a week; follows emergency protocol for any situation requiring emergency services: dispenses correct fuel for each aircraft: supports piston, turboprop, and jet aircraft by selecting, testing, delivering, and disbursing proper fuel.

Conducts Fuel Quality Control procedures:

follows ATA 103 guide for fuel quality control procedures; ensures fuel from fuel trucks/fuel tanks is clean and dry; utilizes hydrometer to verify fuel specific gravity and confirm correct fuel per order before pumping fuel into fuel farm tanks before delivery. Manages Ramp traffic and activity ensures safety for vehicle and foot traffic; utilizes hand signals and ground radio to communicate and direct aircraft into appropriate parking spots; directs traffic purposefully to avoid injury or damage due to spinning propellers or jet engine thrust. Facilitates tie down procedures securing each aircraft after flight by following tie down procedures to prevent losses/damages/injury caused by winds or sudden storms; utilizes FAA approved knots to include double locking half stitch and bowline.

Facilitates aircraft towing as necessary:

Minimizes need to tow through traffic management; if towing is required, follows pre-tow inspection process to ensure safety of personnel/aircraft/structures; completes safety checklist allowing aircraft to be towed with tow bar and golf cart or tow bar alone; continually assesses situation and consults with pilot or supervisor any issues arise; maintains highest levels of consideration for checklist and optimal safety. Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures receives and reviews various documentation, and reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records. Operates or uses various equipment and supplies in order to complete work assignments: operates a golf cart, fuel pump, hydrometer, tie downs, two way radio, and other power or motorized equipment; personal computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, Internet, e-mail, or other software; utilizes credit card machine to process payments; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.

Requirements:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK

High school diploma or equivalent. Requires little vocational experience. Six (6) months of experience in a related field of work. Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience.

Specific License or Certification Required:

Valid South Carolina driver’s license.