Principal Accountabilities
(Typical duties include the following, although specific duties vary by assignment or contract)
- Operates service vehicles to replenish water, waste system chemicals (at select locations).
- Assists with refueling, defueling and towing aircraft (tow vehicle operator).
- Operates ground support equipment such as electrical power carts, engine starting carts, air conditioning carts, nitrogen carts, oil and hydraulic carts for serving aircraft.
- Examines tires for specified air pressure and condition.
- Positions boarding platforms to unload or load aircraft passengers (stair case truck).
- De-ice aircraft wings and assemblies (select locations).
- Extract engine oil samples when required and provide to NDI for analysis.
- Coordinates via land mobile radio with air traffic control for follow me and towing of aircraft to designated parking spots.
- Retrieve Drag chutes and return to owning maintenance unit.
- Coordinates with base supply in ordering parts for aircraft.
- Perform other duties as assigned.