Aviation Technician - Flight Line I

Flight Line Technician Launch your aviation career in a hands-on role at Utah Valley University where no two days are the same. As a Flight Line Technician, you will play an essential role in supporting flight operations by assisting with aircraft movement, fueling, ground support services, and airfield activities. You'll work directly with students, faculty, staff, and visitors, providing outstanding customer service while helping maintain a safe, organized, and efficient aviation environment. This position offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience with aircraft operations, aviation fueling, ramp coordination, quality control procedures, and specialized equipment used throughout the airfield. UVU's aviation program provides a dynamic workplace where your contributions directly support student learning and flight training. Whether coordinating arriving and departing aircraft, maintaining airfield facilities, or operating support vehicles and equipment, you'll be part of a team dedicated to operational excellence and safety. The position also offers a clear career progression path through three technician levels, with advancement opportunities and salary increases as you develop your skills and experience, making it an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking long-term growth in the aviation industry. Summary Of Responsibilities Direct aircraft, responsible for guiding, towing, parking, greeting, and organizing aircraft that are arriving or departing from UVU's ramp. Tow planes to appropriate flight areas and hangars. Operate ground service equipment such as tugs, fuel trucks, and transport vehicles. Must know how to direct pilots using appropriate aviation hand signals. Maintenance and Fuel Monitors fuel levels and maintains fuel inventories to make sure aircraft have the right amount of fuel for each flight. Ensuring fuel trucks are stocked and prepared to distribute fuel, checking the plane's oil level, performing quality control checks to make sure fueling is handled safely and efficiently, and reporting any visible damage to aircraft. Line technicians also perform light maintenance, such as making sure internal and external aircraft lights are turned off. Hangars and Ramp: Help with the upkeep of hangars and the UVU ramp area. Technicians also maintain aircraft hangars so planes can be parked or stored. During inclement weather, line technicians help maintain walkways and the ramp so staff and students have a safe route to and from aircraft, and they help de-ice aircraft. They must immediately report suspicious activity to security. Customer Service: Help with customer service needs. For example, give staff and students directions, interact with dispatchers, and converse with pilots and students who are entering or exiting the ramp. Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications High school diploma (or equivalent) and one year of related experience; OR any combination of job-related experience and education totaling one year.