• Job Description

  Req#: 4224104
  For doers and makers seeking a well-rounded community, Hickory is a bridge between Asheville and Charlotte at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains along Interstate 40, where a collective spirit of craftsmanship strengthens any endeavor with detail, artistry and quality.
  Hickory, North Carolina, is a three-time All-America City on the Catawba River approximately one hour east of Asheville and one hour north of Charlotte. More than 40,000 residents call Hickory their home and Hickory is the hub of a 350,000 metropolitan area. Hickory has outstanding school systems, seven recreation facilities, two libraries, several golf courses, theaters, art museums, and eighteen gorgeous parks. Beautiful Lake Hickory is over 4,000 acres and has many public access areas. Please check out Hickory at www.hickorync.gov/employment or www.hickorywellcrafted.com for a web portal all about Hickory and the surrounding areas and what makes Hickory a "Well Crafted" City.
  Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetics, or the presence of a non-job related medical condition or disability. U.S. Law requires all applicants to furnish proof of identity and right to work in the U.S.
  
  Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and must possess a valid Class C driver's license from N.C.
  
  The Airport Line Technician performs airport line services to base customers and transient customers safely, efficiently, and professionally while maintaining the FBO facility, hangers, and other airport buildings and grounds to ensure Hickory Regional Airport is prepared for daily flights and customers.
  
  This is a part-time position.
  
  
  
  
  • Performs daily runway inspections; verifying lights, signs, and markers are visible and functioning correctly, removing any debris as needed.
  • Moves planes in and out of hangers and fuels planes as directed by the pilot.
  • Directs aircraft to the proper parking area and secures aircraft.
  • Takes service orders from pilots and/or customers and communicates with the Customer Service desk.
  • Fuels planes and provides GPU, lavatory, and other ground services as needed.
  • Performs safety inspections to include but not limited to fuel farms, mobile fuel trucks, FBO facility, ATC Tower, and hangars.
  • Reports any incident involving accidents, aircraft damage, or security breach and FAA incursions immediately to airport management and helps with an investigation as needed.
  • Maintains and cleans FBO facility, ATC Tower, and hangars, including but not limited to entranceways, floors, bathrooms, and breakrooms.
  • Work with the maintenance team to help maintain the airport buildings and grounds.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Good interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work on a team to accomplish goals and objectives.
  • Ability to safely perform fueling tasks.
  • Ability to safely operate airport equipment including but not limited to mobile fueling trucks, GPU, tugs, towbars, golf carts, and forklifts.
  • Ability to follow instructions for safe and authorized movement on the runway all taxiways, and airport property.
  • Ability to prioritize work and time management.
  Minimum Education and Experience:
  • A High School Diploma or GED.
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina.
  Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to frequently/repeatedly stand; walk; use hands and exert forces needed to handle various types and sizes of tools, equipment and objects; reach with hands and arms and perform elevated work for periods of time; climb ladders and balance; climb into vehicles and equipment; stoop; kneel; half-kneel; squat; crouch; or crawl; and talk; or hear. The ability to navigate oneself throughout the various areas of the airport in a safe manner.
  • Must be able to frequently lift, push, pull and/or move more than 100 pounds.
  • Must be able to successfully pass a “Functional Prework Screen” administered by a professional and impartial third-party specialist.
  Safety Sensitive:
  • The position has been identified as safety-sensitive. The employee in this position will be part of a random drug testing pool.
  Work Environment:
  • The work in this position is typically performed in an office, hangar, and outdoors. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, irritating chemicals, and inclement weather. The work requires the use of PPE such as but not limited to masks, goggles, or gloves.
  Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • None
  
  

• About the company

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