ST Aircraft Service Aide - Douglas

The Student – Aircraft Service Aide is responsible for providing support to the Aviation Department by performing tasks related to the fueling, washing, and handling of aircrafts in the Aviation Department.

Note: Cochise College requires a post offer, pre-employment background screening of all employees.

Duties and Responsibilities: Within the scope of college policies and procedures, this position:

Assists with planning, organizing and coordinating fuel and oil services and aircraft parking

Assists with planning, organizing and coordinating the washing and maintenance of aircrafts

Enters data accurately into a software specific and/or aviation specific log

Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor

General Expectations: Employees are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Additionally, employees must understand the comprehensive role of the community college and cooperate and work harmoniously with students, faculty and staff, and the public. Employees will follow all college policies, rules, regulations and guidelines as they relate to this position.

Education and Experience Requirements:
Enrollment at Cochise College with a minimum of 6 credits per semester and 3 credits in the summer
Possess and maintain a 2.0 G.P.A or higher
Students attending Cochise College on an F-1 Visa require full-time enrollment with a minimum of 12 credits per semester and six credits in the summer

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of and ability to follow college policies and procedures
Knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Federal Communication Commission (FCC)
safety standards, regulations and/or guidelines
Knowledge of aircraft systems
Knowledge of power, hand and aviation tools and equipment
Knowledge of aviation terminology
Skill maintaining supplies, inventory levels
Skill utilizing power, hand and aviation tools and supplies
Ability to relate to a diverse population and to maintain composure when faced with difficult situations
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to relate to others in a professional, helpful manner
Ability to multi-task and organize, prioritize, and follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion with an attention to detail
Ability to analyze problems, identifies solutions, and takes appropriate action to resolve problems using independent judgment and decision-making processes
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department staff, faculty, students and the public
Aviation student preferred

Work Environment: Work is primarily performed under general supervision in an office setting with appropriate climate controls and in a hangar or airplane with varying climate conditions. May include exposure to mechanical and chemical hazards as well as those associated with aircraft operation and flight. May require working evenings and weekends.

Physical Requirements: Essential functions of this position require: lifting, manual dexterity, ability to communicate.

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting only occasionally, walking and standing are required regularly, incumbents may be required to kneel, crouch/squat, crawl, climb, stoop, turn/twist, balance, reach, or handle

Mental Application: Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem solving skills are important