AIRCRAFT ATTENDANT

Full Job Description

You will serve as a AIRCRAFT ATTENDANT for the NAVAL BASE VENTURA COUNTY.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying.

Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job.

Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible.

The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION: 1) Directing aircraft using hand signals to communicate with the aircraft pilot to direct taxiing, parking and aircraft ground operations.

2) Servicing all types of transient aircraft with proper fuel, oil, high/low pressure oxygen, hydraulics and nitrogen.

3) Operating Follow-Me vehicles for escorting aircraft from runways to designated ramp parking spaces upon request by the Control Tower via two-way radio instruction.

4) Conducting aircraft pre-flight and post-flight inspections including a complete inspection of the aircraft exterior, completing applicable servicing check-off forms.

5) Promptly clean up oil and fuel spills on the Air terminal Ramp and dispose of contaminated absorbent following required HAZMAT guidance.

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations.

Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:

• You will comply with environmental rules and regulations when storing, using, handling, labeling, or disposing of hazardous aircraft materials and waste.
• You will interpret technical specifications to determine the type of fuel, hydraulic fluid, engine oil, and other fluids to use according to the type of aircraft being serviced.
• You will position vehicles and ground support equipment within predefined clearances of aircraft to maintain safety of personnel and equipment.
• You will use two-way radio communications with a control tower for ground movement on an airfield.
• You will follow established procedures for hooking aircraft to a tug to tow and maneuver aircraft.