Deicer Supervisor
De-icing Supervisor
Ensure a Safe De/Anti-Icing Environment: Prioritize safety during the de/anti-icing operations by strictly adhering to all relevant company policies and procedures. It is essential to maintain a secure environment for both personnel and aircraft throughout the process.
Follow De/Anti-Icing Duties: Uphold the responsibilities associated with de/anti-icing aircraft by meticulously following established procedures for both airlines and IDS. This includes conducting thorough inspections of each aircraft to identify and address any frozen contamination, ensuring the safety and efficiency of the operation.
Participate in Pre-Planning Activities: Engage in proactive planning for de/anti-icing events by performing essential checks on equipment and vehicles, ensuring all trucks and servicing apparatus are adequately fuelled and loaded with the appropriate glycol solutions. This preparation is crucial for a smooth operational workflow.
Ensure Proper Shutdown Procedures: Oversee the proper shutdown of de/anti-icing pads by completing all necessary paperwork and maintaining accurate logbooks. It's imperative to log and report any maintenance issues to the appropriate personnel and follow established shutdown protocols for all equipment used during the operation.
Adhere to Attendance and Uniform Standards: Maintain compliance with the location's attendance and tardiness guidelines, as well as adhere to uniform standards, to project a professional image and contribute to a cohesive work environment.
Apply De-icing Fluids: Expertly apply de-icing fluid types 1 and 4 to critical areas of the aircraft, including wings, fuselage, and tail sections, ensuring optimal performance and safety during adverse weather conditions.
Operate Heavy Vehicles Safely: Take responsibility for driving large, heavy vehicles in close proximity to aircraft while the de-icing operations are in progress. This task requires attentiveness and precision to ensure the safety of both equipment and personnel.
Manage Fluid Transaction Accounting: Keep precise records of all de-icing fluid transactions, ensuring accurate accounting and traceability of materials used during the operation.
Perform Quality Control Checks: Conduct daily quality control assessments on all equipment and vehicles to guarantee operational readiness and compliance with safety standards.
Facilitate Communication: Utilize a headset and radio to maintain clear and effective Communication between the ground crew, flight crew, and dispatch, ensuring that all parties are informed and coordinated throughout the de-icing process.
Provide Additional Services as Needed: Be prepared to deliver additional services as required by the needs of the operation, demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness to varying circumstances.
Comply with Safety Procedures: Possess a thorough understanding of all relevant safety protocols and ensure unwavering compliance during all aspects of the operation.
Meet Attendance Standards: Strive to consistently meet the station's established attendance expectations, contributing to operational reliability and teamwork.
Experience in Operating Heavy Equipment: Prior experience in driving large, heavy machinery is preferred, as it dramatically enhances operational efficiency and safety.
Other duties as assigned.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Possess/maintain a valid State driver’s license and other FAA/Airport required identification/seals or authorizations.
High school diploma or equivalent; or one to three months related experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience
Must be flexible to work variable shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Specific shifts to be determined by administrative staff due to operational needs.
Must be able to work extended hours on short notice during irregular operation.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions, provided such accommodations do not create an undue hardship for the Company.