• $27-30/hour DOE - MUST have airport ground crew management experience clearly listed on resume.
• Day shift Tuesday - Saturday 7am-3:30pm

Job Overview:

• The Lead oversees the daily operations of a flight training facility and ensures the smooth operation of aircraft ground services.
• This role involves ensuring aircraft maintenance and safety compliance.
• Duties primarily focus on fueling aircraft but also include assisting with aircraft maintenance, equipment operation, and support for other departments.
• Additionally, the lead maintains regulatory compliance, and liaises with aviation authorities.
• Effective communication, organizational skills, and a thorough understanding of aviation regulations are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely refuel aircraft and perform routine services (oil refills, washing, pre-flight inspections).
• Support A&P mechanics with basic maintenance tasks, including tire changes and general upkeep of the shop.
• Maintain a clean and organized maintenance hangar.
• Take on leadership roles and collaborate with other departments (ramp operations, baggage handling, customer service).
• Operate company vehicles (fuel trucks, tugs) and adhere to safety guidelines.
• Develop and implement training programs and maintain regulatory compliance.

Essential Skills:

• Leadership qualities with strong organizational skills to keep the shop tidy and efficient
• Clean driving record with the ability to operate heavy equipment (fuel trucks, tugs, etc.)
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions
• Willingness to work weekends and flexible hours as needed
• Strong interest in aircraft maintenance with potential to move into the maintenance department
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment
• Ability to climb up/down a 12-foot ladder multiple times a day

Work Environment:

• You will be working in a hangar with 50 planes on site, mainly outdoors. The team consists of 5 members.
• The dress code includes jeans or work pants, closed-toed shoes, and appropriate outerwear such as t-shirts, jackets, and beanies during cold weather.
• The shift is from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday, with the requirement to work some weekends.
• The culture is laid-back, focusing on doing your job accurately and safely.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in PALO ALTO,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 16, 2025.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.