Airport Operations Specialist

Flight Line Specialist

This job description is for the Flight Line Specialist, however, based on experience and qualifications, candidates can be hired as a Flight Line Specialist II. Flight Line Specialist I #9539 $42,068.15 - $61,00.24/Annually $20.22 - 29.32/Hourly Flight Line Specialist II # 9992 $44,804.88 - $64,964.24/Annually $21.53 -31,23/Hourly

Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. In 2014, our community was named "The #1 Best Place to Live in America." Although proud of that honor, everyone on our team is committed to making McKinney an even better place to live, work and raise a family. That's why we exist. City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-generated values Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization.

Essential Functions/Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

General expectations for all employees include:

• Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
• Contribute to a positive work culture.
• Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team.
• Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
• Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Work is done on a shift schedule that will include days, nights, weekends, holidays and before/after-hours work on occasion.
• Safely services and fuels all types of aircraft and airport equipment.
• Marshals in and out aircraft on arrivals and departures; greets all pilots and passengers. Assist passengers with luggage. Removes all trash, newspapers, etc. off the aircraft. Safely tows aircraft to and from hangars.
• Performs minor maintenance on airport equipment.
• Performs custodial duties in the terminal and corporate hangars.
• Unloads fuel transport trucks and records fuel distribution.
• Loads aircraft fueling trucks and records fuel distribution.
• Inspects fuel for clarity and contaminates; immediately reports the same.
• Monitors ramp area for Customer security and performs daily runway inspections.
• Obtains and records the differential pressure readings to Flight Line Manager daily.
• Runs Millipore and Aqua Glow tests monthly.
• Dips tanks and logs results.
• Performs any other duties and responsibilities as directed by the Airport Flight Line Shift Supervisor, Flight Line Manager or FBO General Manager.
• Comply with all written City policies and procedures.
• Adhere to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures.
• Inspects, drives, and operates fuel trucks in close proximity to aircraft.
• Performs FOD walks as necessary to keep aircraft ramp area clear of debris.

Other job functions include:

• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

Knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors include:

• Ability to embrace and embody the City's core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).
• Knowledge of Fixed Based Operation (FBO).
• Familiarity with on-airport vehicular operations.
• Familiar with airport rules and regulations.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills to service the public in a diplomatic manner.
• The ability to work in a team environment; contribute as a team member and treat co-workers, subordinates and customers with respect.
• Build professional relationships with internal staff and customers.
• Offer flexibility and adaptability, especially during times of change.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Required Qualifications

Minimum qualifications require a high school diploma or GED equivalency supplemented with two years of experience in a similar position or two (2) years' experience through in-house training, must be able to qualify for the following: Safe handling of fuel products, knowledge and familiarity of all types of general aviation and corporate aircraft, and knowledge of towing all types of aircraft. Must be able to work shift schedule that will include weekends and holidays.

Conditions of employment include:

• Must pass a drug screen, driving record and background check.
• Must have Class C Texas Driver's License.
• Must pass a TSA-mandated 10-year Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) and Security Threat Assessment (STA).

Physical Demands/Supplemental

Tasks involve the ability to communicate with the public and co-worker in person and the telephone. Sitting, reaching with hands and arms, standing, walking several miles per day, climbing and balancing, with some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds). Exposure to propeller and jet aircraft operations. Exposure to Jet-A, Avgas, and diesel fuels. There is limited exposure to environmental conditions. Task may require exposure to strong odors and/or smoke, traffic hazards, extreme heat/cold or extreme weather conditions. Environment that is partially spent where errors can lead to significant physical or mental consequences for self or others. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed as of the date of preparation and approval. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and all requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.