Lead Aircraft Fueler (CDL Required) - LGA Airport
Powering up planes, leading safe and seamless fueling operations - lead fueler wanted!
Interested in working in aviation? Are you looking for a job with stability and growth opportunities? If you are looking for a career with growth potential and work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, we want to speak to you!
Why work for PrimeFlight?
- Enjoy benefits like 401(k) with matching, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off, growth opportunities, and more
- We are committed to being a leading provider of commercial services within the aviation industry
- Our teams focus on maintaining a positive working environment and treating all team members with respect
- With more than 200 locations across the world, we offer opportunities for career progression
Summary overview
The lead fueler plays a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient fueling of aircraft and ground support equipment (GSE) at the airport. This position requires conducting fueling operations, leading fueling teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and aviation standards. The lead fueler is responsible for conducting quality control inspections, managing fueling schedules, and handling emergencies such as spills. This role involves regular collaboration with airline personnel, maintenance teams, and other operational departments to ensure seamless fueling operations.
Responsibilities
- Lead fueling operations, ensuring all tasks are completed safely and efficiently
- Coordinate fueling tasks and ensure proper staffing and coverage for fueling operations
- Fuel aircraft and GSE (including hydrant trucks, fuel trucks, tanker trucks, tugs, and belt loaders)
- Ensure accurate fuel quantities and proper fuel balancing during refueling operations
- Conduct daily equipment inspections to ensure cleanliness and operational readiness
- Perform quality control checks and resolve fueling discrepancies or issues
- Address emergency situations promptly, including fuel spills and equipment malfunctions
- Maintain accurate records of all fueling transactions and fuel usage for aircraft and GSE
- Assist in training new fueling staff, ensuring adherence to safety and operational procedures
- Collaborate with airline personnel to ensure timely fueling for departures and minimize delays
- Monitor the performance of fueling equipment, ensuring it meets operational and safety standards
- Ensure strict adherence to all safety regulations, including wearing proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Maintain consistent and dependable attendance, with the flexibility to work any shift as required
- Work outdoors in varying temperatures and inclement weather
- Exemplify PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards
- Perform any additional duties as assigned by management
Qualifications
- 21 years of age or older
- Eligible to work in the United States
- Valid Class A or Class B commercial driver's license (CDL)
- Valid DOT medical card or medical examiner's certificate (MCSA-5876)
- Active Hazmat (H), Tanker (N), and Air Brake endorsements
- Ability to pass a DOT drug screening and comply with all DOT regulations
- Communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking)
- Prior aircraft/GSE fueler experience preferred
- Ability to access and interpret information in print and electronically, including the use of electronic devices including iPads/Tablets, computers, and mobile devices
- Effectively communicate with colleagues and clients, both in-person and through electronic means
- Eligibility to acquire needed credentials and clearances (FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal- as applicable)
- Airlines are 24/7, so we need our team members to be flexible to work various shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements.
Physical activity/working conditions may include:
- Ability to lift up to 70 pounds
- Prolonged standing and walking in an indoor/outdoor environment as applicable
- May need to reach with arms and grasp with hands
- May need to push, pull
- May need to crawl and crouch, at times, in confined tight spaces
- May need to bend, stretch, squat, kneel
- May need to climb and work at elevated heights
- Exposure to moderate and at times high noise levels
- Exposure to biohazards and/or chemicals
- Exposure to outdoor elements
- Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms
- Tasks may involve repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, hands, and/or fingers
- Specific vision abilities required for this job include: close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point); depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
The pay rate listed on this post is what the company reasonably expects to pay for this position. However, individual compensation may vary based on factors including qualifications, skills, competencies, education, and experience.
PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at PrimeFlight Aviation Service, Inc. without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state/province, and local laws.
By providing your mobile number and opting in, you consent to receive SMS messages from PrimeFlight related solely to recruiting and employment opportunities, such as job postings, application status updates, or interview scheduling. Consent is voluntary and not a condition of applying for employment. Message frequency may vary. Standard message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out or HELP for assistance. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. Numbers will be used in accordance with this Privacy Policy and not shared for marketing without consent.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Lead Aircraft Fueler (CDL Required) - LGA Airport
Powering up planes, leading safe and seamless fueling operations - lead fueler wanted!
Interested in working in aviation? Are you looking for a job with stability and growth opportunities? If you are looking for a career with growth potential and work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, we want to speak to you!
Why work for PrimeFlight?
- Enjoy benefits like 401(k) with matching, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off, growth opportunities, and more
- We are committed to being a leading provider of commercial services within the aviation industry
- Our teams focus on maintaining a positive working environment and treating all team members with respect
- With more than 200 locations across the world, we offer opportunities for career progression
Summary overview
The lead fueler plays a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient fueling of aircraft and ground support equipment (GSE) at the airport. This position requires conducting fueling operations, leading fueling teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and aviation standards. The lead fueler is responsible for conducting quality control inspections, managing fueling schedules, and handling emergencies such as spills. This role involves regular collaboration with airline personnel, maintenance teams, and other operational departments to ensure seamless fueling operations.
Responsibilities
- Lead fueling operations, ensuring all tasks are completed safely and efficiently
- Coordinate fueling tasks and ensure proper staffing and coverage for fueling operations
- Fuel aircraft and GSE (including hydrant trucks, fuel trucks, tanker trucks, tugs, and belt loaders)
- Ensure accurate fuel quantities and proper fuel balancing during refueling operations
- Conduct daily equipment inspections to ensure cleanliness and operational readiness
- Perform quality control checks and resolve fueling discrepancies or issues
- Address emergency situations promptly, including fuel spills and equipment malfunctions
- Maintain accurate records of all fueling transactions and fuel usage for aircraft and GSE
- Assist in training new fueling staff, ensuring adherence to safety and operational procedures
- Collaborate with airline personnel to ensure timely fueling for departures and minimize delays
- Monitor the performance of fueling equipment, ensuring it meets operational and safety standards
- Ensure strict adherence to all safety regulations, including wearing proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Maintain consistent and dependable attendance, with the flexibility to work any shift as required
- Work outdoors in varying temperatures and inclement weather
- Exemplify PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards
- Perform any additional duties as assigned by management
Qualifications
- 21 years of age or older
- Eligible to work in the United States
- Valid Class A or Class B commercial driver's license (CDL)
- Valid DOT medical card or medical examiner's certificate (MCSA-5876)
- Active Hazmat (H), Tanker (N), and Air Brake endorsements
- Ability to pass a DOT drug screening and comply with all DOT regulations
- Communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking)
- Prior aircraft/GSE fueler experience preferred
- Ability to access and interpret information in print and electronically, including the use of electronic devices including iPads/Tablets, computers, and mobile devices
- Effectively communicate with colleagues and clients, both in-person and through electronic means
- Eligibility to acquire needed credentials and clearances (FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal- as applicable)
- Airlines are 24/7, so we need our team members to be flexible to work various shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements.
Physical activity/working conditions may include:
- Ability to lift up to 70 pounds
- Prolonged standing and walking in an indoor/outdoor environment as applicable
- May need to reach with arms and grasp with hands
- May need to push, pull
- May need to crawl and crouch, at times, in confined tight spaces
- May need to bend, stretch, squat, kneel
- May need to climb and work at elevated heights
- Exposure to moderate and at times high noise levels
- Exposure to biohazards and/or chemicals
- Exposure to outdoor elements
- Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms
- Tasks may involve repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, hands, and/or fingers
- Specific vision abilities required for this job include: close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point); depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
The pay rate listed on this post is what the company reasonably expects to pay for this position. However, individual compensation may vary based on factors including qualifications, skills, competencies, education, and experience.
PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at PrimeFlight Aviation Service, Inc. without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state/province, and local laws.
By providing your mobile number and opting in, you consent to receive SMS messages from PrimeFlight related solely to recruiting and employment opportunities, such as job postings, application status updates, or interview scheduling. Consent is voluntary and not a condition of applying for employment. Message frequency may vary. Standard message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out or HELP for assistance. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. Numbers will be used in accordance with this Privacy Policy and not shared for marketing without consent.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
