Lead Aircraft Fueler

MenziesAviation

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Melbourne, Florida

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PERMANENT

Updated 09/02/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

Great News! Want to work for one of the leading fueling companies in the world? Join Menzies Aviation and be part of our family!

As a Menzies Aviation Lead Aircraft Fueler you will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the safe and efficient fueling/defueling, and servicing of aircraft at the airport. This individual is responsible for performing as a mentor to other employees. This role requires you to maintain a safe and secure work environment, in accordance with local health, safety, and security policies and procedures.

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Key Responsibilities

Lead team members while performing fueling/defueling services in a safe and efficient manner

Drive and operate fuel trucks, hydrant cards, and stationary carts to fuel aircraft

Trains employees during on the job training and/or airline specific training or assigns employees to work with experienced agent

Responsible for accurate accounting of fuel transactions

Perform daily Quality Control checks on equipment

Maintain equipment in clean and functional condition

Ensure the correct loading and balancing of fuel

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Responsible for defueling aircraft as directed

Comply with attendance standards

Assist Aircraft Fuelers in their assigned areas to ensure Fuelers are performing their duties in a professional, safe and efficient manner, according to Company/Carriers standards

Qualifications

Prior Aircraft Fueling experience required

Prior experience preferred including possession of a Commercial Drivers License or experience in the Oil and Gas Industry (preferred)

Must be at least 18 years of age

Must possess a valid US drivers license

Must pass pre-employment color vision test

Must pass pre-employment drug screen

Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English

Handle fueling carts and fueling hoses which will require you to lift and move up to 70lbs

Ability to perform basic math calculations

Work is done primarily outdoors; must be comfortable working in all weather conditions

Must pass background check and obtain US Customs seal

Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to learn quickly

Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to build relationships

Benefits

Three Health Plans through Meritain Health that offer a variety of coverage

Two Dental Plans through Delta Dental

Vision Insurance Plan through Met Life Vision

Paid Vacation

Accident Coverage Plan

Critical Illness Coverage Plan

Hospital Indemnity Coverage Plan

Company Paid Employee Basic Life and AD&D Insurance $20,000.

Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

401K Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Prepaid Legal Coverage Plan

Identity Theft Protection Plan

Pet Discount Coverage and Pet Insurance Plan

Merit Increases after 90 days, 180 days, 1 Year, and 2 years of employment

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Exposure to outdoor environments, various inclement weather conditions, aviation related fumes and various noise levels. Acutely aware of safety related procedures. Position requires wearing safety related equipment, i.e. goggles, gloves, boots, respirator, hearing protection, and back support as necessitated by a specific task. Position requires lifting, pulling, pushing, rotating, twisting, climbing of high tanks, squatting, kneeling, overhead arm movement. Must be able to occasionally handle weights up to and including 70 lbs. Exposure to related cleaning and chemical materials (review MSDS Reference Book) during routine and special cleaning assignments. This category as stated, is not exclusive.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with arms, climb or balance; and talk or hear.

The individual must also be able to open and close large value on 16" product delivery pipelines quickly. Opening and closing these values involves twisting and pulling motion and sometimes considerable physical exertion.

Other tasks include digging and shoveling, such as snow removal around equipment and office. Employee may also engage in debris removal which involves lifting, bending and stooping. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.

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