Aviation Manager jobs in Thousand Oaks, CA

About Us

Channel Islands Aviation is one of the longest running affiliates of Cessna Aircraft Company in the country. We became a Cessna Pilot Center, Cessna Service Center and Single Engine Dealer in 1976. When Cessna started building single engine piston airplanes again in 1997, CIA was rebranded as a Cessna Sales Team Authorized Representative through 2011. To this day, CIA remains an active Cessna Pilot Center for flight training and Cessna Service Center for aircraft maintenance. Channel Islands Aviation has multiple FAA Certificates. We operate an executive charter business with our Part 135 Charter Certificate through CI Jets. We have a Part 145 Repair Station for maintenance and a Part 141 Approved Pilot School. These certificates and approvals make CIA unique as we are the only business at the Camarillo Airport to enjoy all these approvals under one roof.

The Position

The Line Service Technician is a customer service position that is responsible for supporting all ground and ramp operations here at Channel Islands Aviation and is the foundation of other departments such as Maintenance and Flight School. Line Service Technicians require good decision making skills, the ability to follow company procedures, flexibility in a dynamic and ever changing working environment, have the ability to multitask and prioritize duties, as well as possess good interpersonal skills.

Duties and Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• JOB DESCRIPTION Understanding and complying with operational, safety, and customer service requirementsGreet, park, tow, move and marshal aircraft arriving or departing ramp area.
• Provide lavatory and water service as requested.
• Fuel/de-ice aircraft as requested.
• Provide shuttle service for passengers/crew as required.
• Assist passengers and/or crew with baggage/cargo as needed.
• Assist with wing-walking duties as required.
• Assisting Customer Service Representatives as neededOther operational duties as requested
• ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• The following functions may be performed in variable weather and environmental conditions such as jet engine fumes, dust or jet engine noise.
• Must have ability to: Safely and accurately conducting flight line operations in accordance with established policies and proceduresReporting to work as scheduled
• Maintaining a safe and secure ramp
• Preventive maintenance Provide lavatory and water service as requested.
• Requires frequent walking
• Requires stretching, bending, and climbing Excellent vision and coordination to move or direct aircraft
• Requires medium to heavy lifting up to 75 pounds
• Position Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Three (3) to six (6) months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience and/or training.
• Minimum of 18 years old Must possess a valid state driver's license. Must successfully complete the Company's training programs.
• Prior Aviation Experience is a plus.

Salary & Benefits

· Job Type: Hourly $18.00

· Benefits: 401(k) Health insurance

· Paid time off

· Schedule: 10-hour shift

· Ability to commute/relocate: Camarillo, CA 93010: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Channel Islands Aviation is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you have prior experience working at an FBO or other aviation business?

Work Location: In person