Line Crew Apprentice
City of Sugar Land
Sugar Land, TX 77479
$21.49 - $24.71 an hour
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The City of Sugar Land is seeking a full-time Line Crew Apprentice at the Sugar Land Regional Airport. Why Should You Join Our Team? Our trailblazing culture focuses on our employees, our citizens and the services we provide to our community. We are a data-driven and innovative full-service municipality located approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Houston that invests in our team and offers real opportunities for career growth. We pay our Line Crew Apprentice a starting salary of $21.49 – $24.71 depending on your qualifications and experience. We also offer great benefits and perks available on your first day of employment, including: City-subsidized health benefits; life and disability insurance; a variety of voluntary benefits; a robust pension plan with TMRS to set you up for a fulfilling retirement; flexible schedules and a positive team-oriented culture stemming from a long-term commitment to innovation and inclusion. Benefits At-A-Glance: City-subsidized Medical and Dental Insurance with a variety of plan options;City-paid Basic Life Insurance @ 1x your annual salary and Long-term Disability;Voluntary Vision, Supplemental Life Coverage (for you and your family), Aflac indemnity plans such as Accident, Cancer, Hospitalization and Critical Illness, Short Term Disability and pre-paid legal benefits through Legal Shield; 9 paid holidays and up to 3 floating holidays to use at your discretion; A generous vacation package with accruals starting on day 1; Paid sick leave; Paid Parental Leave;A robust pension plan with TMRS includes your 7% contribution with 2:1 match by the City; You won’t contribute to Social Security, but you can further your retirement income by contributing to a Deferred Compensation (457b) plan; Longevity pay for each month of service after your first 13 months of employment;On-site Wellness facilities and programming (mind, body spirit & financial preparedness); andAccess to multiple mental health benefits and resources, including a robust EAP… If we have your attention… Please. Continue. Reading!Our City Mission: WE ARE TRAILBLAZERS! Relentless in Our Pursuit of Good so that Our Employees, Residents, and Businesses Can Enjoy a Life Better than They Can Even Imagine.Our Employee Values: Our values ignite passion, drive, and a sense of purpose, fostering a thriving and successful organizational culture!We follow the BLAZE Values: Bold: We encourage each other to be bold in our ideas, decisions, and actions. We embrace innovation and take risks to drive progress.Loyal: We are loyal to each other, the City and our Mission and Vision. We support each other to foster a cohesive and collaborative work environment. We celebrate our successes and address the challenges facing us, together.Adaptable: We are resilient because we adapt to changing landscapes and market dynamics. We are flexible and understand the need for work-life balance. We embrace new technologies and evolving trends.Zealous: We are committed to excellence in all endeavors. We encourage each other to strive for the highest standards of public service, quality, and performance. We hold ourselves, and each other, accountable for our words and actions.Empowered: We are empowered with the necessary resources, opportunities, and responsibilities to excel in our roles. We seek out opportunities for development and growth, and help others do the same. We are inclusive, we embrace our differences and recognize the strength that comes from different perspectives and experiences. We are TrailBLAZErs!About the City of Sugar LandThe City of Sugar Land, a municipality with a population of 111,026, provides the highest quality of affordable services to meet the needs of its residents. And our citizens agree—the most recent Citizen Satisfaction Survey told us that 95% of our residents love calling Sugar Land home and 10% say that nothing would make their lives better than it already is, but we look to the future and work hard to make our community and the world better than we can even imagine. We believe that happy, diverse and talented employees add value to the City. We do our best to hire friendly, professional people who work hard and play well with others. We also promote a healthy work-life balance and personal development.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Are we the right fit for YOU? Ask yourself: Do you enjoy working with people? Are you organized and detail-oriented? Can you manage your time well and prioritize multiple tasks effectively? Do you embrace change? Are you an advocate of team-work? If so, please consider applying for the Line Crew Apprentice position today! As a Line Crew Apprentice, you will: Be responsible for providing essential ground support services to arriving and departing aircraft. Under supervision, the apprentice will learn to safely fuel aircraft, marshal aircraft, assist passengers with luggage, and maintain airport equipment. The Line Crew Apprentice is expected to deliver exceptional customer service in all interactions. Perform a variety of operations, maintenance and repair functions related to aircraft, airport equipment, and fueling.Learn to safely drive, service, and fuel various types of aircraft and airport equipment. Learn how to refuel mobile Avgas and Jet A trucks.Learn marshal aircraft in and out on arrivals and departures.Learn to greet pilots and passengers, assist with Luggage and take fuel orders.Learn how to service oil on aircraft as directed by the supervisor or aircraft captain.Learn how to maintain fuel truck and fuel farm records daily.Learn how to service aircraft, including removing trash, fueling, lavatory servicing, loading and unloading luggage, towing, potable water service, windshield washing, and providing amenities.Learn how to safely fuel aircraft using established procedures (NATA and in-house training) and knowledge of different aircraft types. Employee will fuel both Avgas and Jet aircraft. This function requires extensive knowledge about fueling procedures and how to fuel different aircraft.Learn tow limits and how to tow aircraft to and from hangars, operates the hangar doors correctly, and ensures the aircraft has clearance before putting into a hangar.Learns how to Communicate with ATC control tower using appropriate terms and communication techniques.Learn procedures on Answer telephones and Unicom during times when Customer Service Representatives are not on duty.Learn how to perform minor maintenance on airport equipment. Will be required to wash airport equipment, trucks, loaner cars and other vehicles as directed. Performs regularly scheduled safety checks on ground equipment and fuel trucks. Inspects T-hangars for function and customer adherence to hangar rules and policies; reports all discrepancies to the supervisor or manager on duty.Custodial duties in the terminal and corporate hangars, including hangar floors.Monitors ramp area for customer security and performs daily runway inspections, which may include removal of debris, animals and other obstructions.Performs any other duties and responsibilities as directed by the Line Supervisors, Line Services Manager, Assistant Aviation Director or Director of Aviation.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The citizens of Sugar Land depend on City employees before, during and after an emergency or disaster to provide or restore essential public services for the health, safety and quality of life for our community. In the event of a wide scale emergency that could impact our community, all employees must be ready to assist in managing the crisis and will be considered essential for the continuity of governmental operations. Our success is achieved by the courage to do things differently and accept that failure will occur on the path to innovation.The City of Sugar Land is an equal opportunity employer.
The City of Sugar Land is seeking a full-time Line Crew Apprentice at the Sugar Land Regional Airport. Why Should You Join Our Team? Our trailblazing culture focuses on our employees, our citizens and the services we provide to our community. We are a data-driven and innovative full-service municipality located approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Houston that invests in our team and offers real opportunities for career growth. We pay our Line Crew Apprentice a starting salary of $21.49 – $24.71 depending on your qualifications and experience. We also offer great benefits and perks available on your first day of employment, including: City-subsidized health benefits; life and disability insurance; a variety of voluntary benefits; a robust pension plan with TMRS to set you up for a fulfilling retirement; flexible schedules and a positive team-oriented culture stemming from a long-term commitment to innovation and inclusion. Benefits At-A-Glance: City-subsidized Medical and Dental Insurance with a variety of plan options;City-paid Basic Life Insurance @ 1x your annual salary and Long-term Disability;Voluntary Vision, Supplemental Life Coverage (for you and your family), Aflac indemnity plans such as Accident, Cancer, Hospitalization and Critical Illness, Short Term Disability and pre-paid legal benefits through Legal Shield; 9 paid holidays and up to 3 floating holidays to use at your discretion; A generous vacation package with accruals starting on day 1; Paid sick leave; Paid Parental Leave;A robust pension plan with TMRS includes your 7% contribution with 2:1 match by the City; You won’t contribute to Social Security, but you can further your retirement income by contributing to a Deferred Compensation (457b) plan; Longevity pay for each month of service after your first 13 months of employment;On-site Wellness facilities and programming (mind, body spirit & financial preparedness); andAccess to multiple mental health benefits and resources, including a robust EAP… If we have your attention… Please. Continue. Reading!Our City Mission: WE ARE TRAILBLAZERS! Relentless in Our Pursuit of Good so that Our Employees, Residents, and Businesses Can Enjoy a Life Better than They Can Even Imagine.Our Employee Values: Our values ignite passion, drive, and a sense of purpose, fostering a thriving and successful organizational culture!We follow the BLAZE Values: Bold: We encourage each other to be bold in our ideas, decisions, and actions. We embrace innovation and take risks to drive progress.Loyal: We are loyal to each other, the City and our Mission and Vision. We support each other to foster a cohesive and collaborative work environment. We celebrate our successes and address the challenges facing us, together.Adaptable: We are resilient because we adapt to changing landscapes and market dynamics. We are flexible and understand the need for work-life balance. We embrace new technologies and evolving trends.Zealous: We are committed to excellence in all endeavors. We encourage each other to strive for the highest standards of public service, quality, and performance. We hold ourselves, and each other, accountable for our words and actions.Empowered: We are empowered with the necessary resources, opportunities, and responsibilities to excel in our roles. We seek out opportunities for development and growth, and help others do the same. We are inclusive, we embrace our differences and recognize the strength that comes from different perspectives and experiences. We are TrailBLAZErs!About the City of Sugar LandThe City of Sugar Land, a municipality with a population of 111,026, provides the highest quality of affordable services to meet the needs of its residents. And our citizens agree—the most recent Citizen Satisfaction Survey told us that 95% of our residents love calling Sugar Land home and 10% say that nothing would make their lives better than it already is, but we look to the future and work hard to make our community and the world better than we can even imagine. We believe that happy, diverse and talented employees add value to the City. We do our best to hire friendly, professional people who work hard and play well with others. We also promote a healthy work-life balance and personal development.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Are we the right fit for YOU? Ask yourself: Do you enjoy working with people? Are you organized and detail-oriented? Can you manage your time well and prioritize multiple tasks effectively? Do you embrace change? Are you an advocate of team-work? If so, please consider applying for the Line Crew Apprentice position today! As a Line Crew Apprentice, you will: Be responsible for providing essential ground support services to arriving and departing aircraft. Under supervision, the apprentice will learn to safely fuel aircraft, marshal aircraft, assist passengers with luggage, and maintain airport equipment. The Line Crew Apprentice is expected to deliver exceptional customer service in all interactions. Perform a variety of operations, maintenance and repair functions related to aircraft, airport equipment, and fueling.Learn to safely drive, service, and fuel various types of aircraft and airport equipment. Learn how to refuel mobile Avgas and Jet A trucks.Learn marshal aircraft in and out on arrivals and departures.Learn to greet pilots and passengers, assist with Luggage and take fuel orders.Learn how to service oil on aircraft as directed by the supervisor or aircraft captain.Learn how to maintain fuel truck and fuel farm records daily.Learn how to service aircraft, including removing trash, fueling, lavatory servicing, loading and unloading luggage, towing, potable water service, windshield washing, and providing amenities.Learn how to safely fuel aircraft using established procedures (NATA and in-house training) and knowledge of different aircraft types. Employee will fuel both Avgas and Jet aircraft. This function requires extensive knowledge about fueling procedures and how to fuel different aircraft.Learn tow limits and how to tow aircraft to and from hangars, operates the hangar doors correctly, and ensures the aircraft has clearance before putting into a hangar.Learns how to Communicate with ATC control tower using appropriate terms and communication techniques.Learn procedures on Answer telephones and Unicom during times when Customer Service Representatives are not on duty.Learn how to perform minor maintenance on airport equipment. Will be required to wash airport equipment, trucks, loaner cars and other vehicles as directed. Performs regularly scheduled safety checks on ground equipment and fuel trucks. Inspects T-hangars for function and customer adherence to hangar rules and policies; reports all discrepancies to the supervisor or manager on duty.Custodial duties in the terminal and corporate hangars, including hangar floors.Monitors ramp area for customer security and performs daily runway inspections, which may include removal of debris, animals and other obstructions.Performs any other duties and responsibilities as directed by the Line Supervisors, Line Services Manager, Assistant Aviation Director or Director of Aviation.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The citizens of Sugar Land depend on City employees before, during and after an emergency or disaster to provide or restore essential public services for the health, safety and quality of life for our community. In the event of a wide scale emergency that could impact our community, all employees must be ready to assist in managing the crisis and will be considered essential for the continuity of governmental operations. Our success is achieved by the courage to do things differently and accept that failure will occur on the path to innovation.The City of Sugar Land is an equal opportunity employer.