Job Title: Lead Aircraft Ramp Agent & Refueler

$27-28/hour DOE. Day shift Tuesday - Saturday.

Job Description

As a Lead, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks to ensure the smooth operation of aircraft ground services. Your duties will primarily focus on fueling aircraft but may also include assisting with aircraft maintenance, equipment operation, and support for other departments.

Responsibilities

• Fuel Aircraft: Operate fuel trucks and equipment to safely refuel aircraft according to company and safety protocols.

• Aircraft Servicing: Perform routine services such as refilling oil, washing aircraft, and conducting pre-flight inspections.

• Assist Maintenance Team: Support A&P mechanics in basic aircraft maintenance tasks, including tire changes and general upkeep of the shop.

• Organize Maintenance Hangar: Maintain a clean and organized work environment within the maintenance hangar, ensuring tools and equipment are properly stored.

• Leadership Opportunities: Take on leadership roles in keeping the shop tidy and efficient, with potential to grow into the maintenance department.

• Collaborate with Departments: Assist other airport and airline departments as needed, including ramp operations, baggage handling, and customer service.

• Equipment Operation: Safely drive company vehicles, including fuel trucks and tugs, to perform various tasks around the ramp.

• Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety guidelines and procedures, ensuring a safe work environment at all times.

Essential Skills

• Heavy lifting

• Experience as a Ramp Agent, Ramp Associate, Cargo Handler, or Fueler

• Ability to handle fueling and heavy equipment

• General labor and washing experience

• Adherence to safety protocols

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 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.

• Leadership qualities with strong organizational skills to keep the shop tidy and efficient.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.

• Ability to climb up/down a 12-foot ladder multiple times a day.

Why Work Here?

This position offers a dynamic work environment where you can develop your skills in aircraft maintenance and ground operations. You will have the opportunity to take on leadership roles and grow within the company. Enjoy a supportive team atmosphere and the chance to work outdoors with a variety of equipment.

Work Environment

Environment: Hangar with 50 planes on site, working mainly outside. Team Size: 5 team members on site. Dress Code: Jeans/work pants, closed-toed shoes, t-shirt/jacket, beanies okay during cold weather. Shift: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Tuesday - Saturday, with required weekend shifts. Culture: Relaxed, laid-back environment where accuracy and safety are prioritized.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of PALO ALTO, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $28.00/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 12, 2025.

About Aerotek:

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.