Aircraft Fueler (Detroit Airport)

Job Type


Full-time

Description

This is a Career Opportunity role with growth potential!

The FSM Group, LLC powers seamless aviation operations across North America and Canada. We proudly serve commercial, private, and military aviation customers, including airport operators, freight carriers, and other specialized aviation sectors, with precision, reliability, and sustainability. Our services include secure fuel storage and inventory management, 24/7 fueling operations, and maintenance and refurbishment of ground service equipment, adhering to the highest industry standards.

Why Join Us?

At FSM Group, innovation meets aviation energy. We offer competitive pay and benefits within a collaborative, team-oriented environment where employees are valued and careers can grow. Our team works alongside industry experts on impactful aviation projects across North America, with a strong emphasis on safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

We are committed to professional development and providing meaningful opportunities for growth and leadership. If you are passionate about safety, teamwork, and making a difference in the aviation and energy sectors, we invite you to explore a career with FSM Group.

Essential Responsibilities

• Fuel and service aircraft before departure using airport fueling equipment and ground service equipment
• Communicate with the airport dispatch team and other airport personnel
• Record fueling data and fuel dispensing data per aircraft using provided handheld tools
• Record flight data such as destination, flight number, etc
• Conduct safety checks on service equipment such as fueling carts
• Handle fueling hoses and carts along with other airport fueling equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Amazing opportunities for promotions and career growth
• Full array of benefits to meet you and your family's needs
• Extensive training
• Pay on Demand program
• Paid Time Off
• ...and much more! Learn more at fsmgroup.us

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• Must possess and maintain a valid U.S. driver's license with a clean motor vehicle record
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Reliable transportation
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and federal fingerprint background check
• Must be able to access all portions of the airport needed to conduct fueling operations and supervisions to include movement and non-movement area
• Ability to obtain and maintain any required government security clearance; employment is contingent upon successful completion of all applicable background checks and clearance requirements as determined by the contracting agency

Physical and Environmental Requirements

This position requires sustained physical effort and consistent exposure to outdoor and potentially

hazardous work environments. The physical demands described below are representative of those that

must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without

reasonable accommodation.

Mobility and Access

• Must be able to climb up and down stairs and ladders with 50+ steps and work at heights of 50 feet or more, including high, precarious places
• Must be able to get in and out of vehicles of varying sizes and heights
• Must be able to drive and operate vehicles and equipment of various sizes, including automated lifts up to 26 feet

Standing and Movement

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, kneel, crawl, twist, climb, and balance for extended periods of time
• Perform repetitive physical movements, including bending at the waist and knees, and sustaining awkward or physically demanding positions
• Capable of climbing and standing on step ladders while performing overhead work, such as connecting fueling hoses

Lifting and Carrying

• Frequently lift and carry up to 30 pounds overhead
• Occasionally lift up to 70 pounds to waist level
• Must be able to shovel materials such as snow, sand, dirt, gravel, or rocks as needed

Manual Dexterity

• Use hands and fingers to handle, feel, grip, and operate tools, equipment, and controls

Sensory Requirements

• Hear and respond to verbal instructions, environmental sounds, and audible alarms
• Maintain the following vision capabilities
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Color vision (identify and distinguish between colors)
• Peripheral vision (see up/down and side-to-side while focused on a central point)
• Depth perception (assess distance and spatial relationships)
• Ability to adjust focus (sharpen vision at various distances)

Environmental and Working Conditions

• Work outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind
• Tolerate frequent exposure to
• - Moderate to high noise levels (with use of appropriate hearing protection)
• - Fumes, airborne particles, and hazardous substances, materials, or waste
• Work near or around
• - Moving mechanical parts
• - High-voltage equipment
• - Hydraulic and pneumatic systems operating under high pressure

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to address routine operational challenges
• Basic mathematical proficiency
• Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance guidelines, and procedural manuals
• Ability to effectively communicate in English as required to perform job duties and support safe operations in the airport environment, including during emergencies or situations requiring a shared language for safety
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions provided in written, verbal, or diagram form
• Basic proficiency with computer systems, including data entry and common workplace applications

Drug-Free Workplace Act

FSM Group, LLC is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon compliance with company

substance-abuse policies and may include pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, as permitted by law.

EEOC/ADA, but also OFCCP, VEVRAA, and Section 503 expectations


This job description outlines the general nature and level of work required for the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and applicable state and local laws, qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

FSM Group, LLC provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you need an accommodation to apply for a position, participate in the interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other employment benefits, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.


Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

FSM Group . . . Where Safety and Diversity Matter