Richmond, VA · On-site
$15.50/hr
Fuel aircraft Tow and marshal aircraft Ensure aircraft are chocked, locked, and secure Aircraft lavatory and potable water service Load/unload baggage Assist pilots with aircraft pre- and post-flight ...
Richmond, VA · On-site
$15.50/hr
Fuel aircraft Tow and marshal aircraft Ensure aircraft are chocked, locked, and secure Aircraft lavatory and potable water service Load/unload baggage Assist pilots with aircraft pre- and post-flight ...
Tow and marshal aircraft ? Ensure aircraft are chocked, locked, and secure ? Aircraft lavatory and potable water service ? Load/unload baggage ? Assist pilots with aircraft pre- and post-flight ...
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Tow and marshal aircraft ? Ensure aircraft are chocked, locked, and secure ? Aircraft lavatory and potable water service ? Load/unload baggage ? Assist pilots with aircraft pre- and post-flight ...
$11.68 - $14.26
4% of jobs
$14.26 - $16.83
16% of jobs
$17.27 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$16.83 - $19.41
29% of jobs
The median wage is $19.48 / hr.
$19.41 - $21.99
20% of jobs
$22.89 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$21.99 - $24.57
16% of jobs
$24.57 - $27.15
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3% of jobs
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1% of jobs
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A Tow Pilot is responsible for flying an aircraft that tows gliders, banners, or other aerial objects. Their primary duty is to ensure a smooth and safe tow until the glider or object is safely released. Tow Pilots must have strong flying skills, situational awareness, and knowledge of proper towing procedures. They typically operate from glider clubs, flight schools, or aerial advertising companies. Proper certification and experience in towing operations are usually required.
A typical day for a Tow Pilot often begins with pre-flight inspections, thorough weather checks, and coordination with glider pilots and ground crew. Throughout the day, you'll complete a series of takeoffs and landings, towing gliders into safe release altitudes while maintaining constant radio communication. The role involves close collaboration with the ground crew, glider instructors, and students to ensure smooth operations and flight safety. This teamwork fosters a supportive environment where quick thinking and adaptability are valued, and it's an excellent way to gain varied flying experience.
To excel as a Tow Pilot, you need a commercial pilot's license with relevant flight hours, a strong understanding of aerodynamics, and excellent situational awareness. Proficiency in operating tow planes, using radio communication equipment, and adhering to FAA regulations and safety procedures is essential. Reliability, strong decision-making, and clear communication skills set successful tow pilots apart. These competencies ensure safe, efficient glider launches and effective teamwork with ground crew and glider pilots.
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$15.50/hr
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Re-posted 13 days ago
Aviation Line Service Technician Airline RefuelerAero Industries Inc. Richmond, VA Summary The Line Service Technician is a customer service position that is responsible for supporting all ground operations for inbound and outbound aircraft, flight crews, and passengers. Additionally, Line Service provides support to other departments, including Charter, Aircraft Maintenance, and Facilities.
Line Service Technicians require the following: good decision-making skills, the ability to follow company procedures, flexibility in a dynamic working environment, and good interpersonal skills. Your safety is important to us. Line Service Technicians work with fuels and other flammable and hazardous materials.
As such, proper procedures must be followed. The airport area is a high-noise environment, so the use of proper protection equipment is required. Operating vehicles and moving aircraft near people, buildings, and other aircraft requires extreme caution.
Procedures must be followed for your personal safety as well as the safety of others and the protection of company and customer property. Benefits : Aero Industries Inc. offers an excellent benefits package, including 401(k), medical, dental, life insurance, and more, to full-time employees.We are looking to fill the following shifts:1) Tuesday to Saturday fromnoon to 10 pmwith Sun & Mon off.2) Friday to Tuesday from 1 pm - 9 pm with Wed &Thurs off.The position starts at $15.50 per hour without prior experience.Once trained and working independently, pay can increase to $16.50 (typically 60 days) without prior experience
Duties: Fuel aircraft Tow and marshal aircraft Ensure aircraft are chocked, locked, and secure Aircraft lavatory and potable water service Load/unload baggage Assist pilots with aircraft pre- and post-flight services Top off fuel trucks and fill out proper fuel farm paperwork Operate ground support equipment Assist other departments as required, including facility cleaning and other tasks as assigned Provide basic security to people and property Direct people, drivers, and flight crews on the ramp area Other duties and tasks as required Job Type: Full-timeRequired education: High school or equivalentRequired license or certification: Driver's License