Temporary Fuel System Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Welcome to Maytag Aircraft
Maytag Aircraft LLC is a U.S. Government services contractor, providing valuable and essential operations and maintenance services ranging from aircraft refueling and air terminal and ground handling to base operating support at multiple international and domestic locations.
The mission of Maytag Aircraft is to provide the best in contract services in support of U.S. Government operations worldwide, ensuring on time delivery to the highest quality standards at a fair and reasonable price.
Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Maytag Aircraft services contracts that span the globe from Asia, Europe and the Mediterranean area to North and South America. Today, Maytag Aircraft is a major provider of aircraft refueling services and air terminal and ground handling services for the U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Energy Support Center and the Air Force Air Mobility Command.
Services:
- Refueling & Base Support
- Air Terminal & Ground Support
Job Description
Position: Driver/System Operator (DSO)
Reports to: Assistant Site Manager
FLSA: Part-Time, On-Call - Non-Exempt
Location: MCAS Yuma, Arizona
Position Summary:
The Driver/System Operator (DSO) will operate refueling and defueling trucks in support of aviation refueling objectives at MCAS Yuma.
DSO's should have a minimum of two (2) years of documented experience, and be qualified to perform fuel servicing operations (refuel/defuel services) using mobile fuel servicing trucks, truck supplied pantograph and hoses sets, and fixed direct fuel servicing systems (hydrants/hot pit systems).
DSO's shall pass a base and flight-line familiarization test, a practical equipment/facility competency test, and shall be certified as qualified. The individuals' training record shall be updated prior to the unsupervised operation of any fuel servicing equipment.
DSO's should be familiar with safety regulations applicable to aviation and ground fuel servicing operations on and around the airfield and supported activities, and shall demonstrate a practical knowledge of and ability to inspection and maintain fuel servicing equipment and systems.
Drivers/system operators may be required to make basic input to the Fuels Automated System (FAS) or maintain dispatch logs.
Limits of Duties: The term "Driver/System Operator" refers to the person specifically trained and
qualified to operate and control the fuel servicing truck and direct refueling systems (hydrant/hot pit) equipment.
DSOs assigned to "hot pit" (Rotary and Fixed Wing) operations shall be qualified to and capable of actuating the deadman control (pit operator) and fire extinguishing equipment during a fuel servicing evolution
The DSO will not be responsible for taxiing and positioning of aircraft, checking for hot brakes, ensuring that all dummy/practice ordnance is safe, determining/signaling out-of-pit engine shut-down and restart procedures, refueling coordinator (plane captain), or nozzle operator positions.
Individuals assigned as DSO - "hot pits", shall also complete training relevant to hot pit duties assigned.
In all cases, the assigned deadman control (pit) operator shall remain in control of all direct refueling operations.
Licensing: All drivers shall be licensed in accordance with the vehicle operating laws, regulations, and code of the state in which they will operate equipment and shall be/remain in compliance with all such requirements for the duration of their employment. All drivers shall possess a current/valid driver's license for the state of Arizona. All drivers that may be required to operate vehicles and equipment on public roads shall be licensed for the class of vehicle to be operated on all such public roads. Driver records appropriate to the class of license an employee holds, i.e., individual Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) driving record, and a current record of physical examination or certification shall be maintained. Commercial Drivers License (CDL) and experience in the aviation refueling industry highly desirable.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Driver/system operators should have a minimum of two (2) years of documented experience.
General Information
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. This does not prohibit management's right to add or delete responsibilities as required or deemed necessary. The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.