Fuel Services Specialist
Scottsdale, AZ, US, 85260
Since 1967, Jet Aviation has been crafting flight in its smoothest form. From one hangar in Basel, Switzerland, to some 4,000 employees, and some 50 locations worldwide. Aircraft Management, Aircraft Sales, Charter, Completions, Defence, FBO, Fixed and Rotary Wing Maintenance, and Staffing. Behind every seamless Jet Aviation experience, is a team of dedicated professionals perfecting the art of flight. The artisans of aviation. The craft that brings our customers’ journey to life. In the hangar, on the ground, and behind the scenes. Enabling global flight, with passion.
Position Summary
This position handles and coordinates all aspects of fuel operations and the day-to-day fuel needs for management fleet and partnership aircraft.
Minimum Requirements
- FAA aircraft dispatch certificate or 2-year degree and 2 years of experience in corporate or commercial aviation
- Ability to adapt to a challenging and fast-moving environment, with changing priorities and a heavy workload
- Possess a valid driver license
- Ability to use Microsoft Office, mainly Excel and Outlook
- Knowledge and understanding of aviation terminology and technology, such as the phonetic alphabet, aircraft range, speed, capacity, landing requirements, etc.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English fluently
Main Responsibilities
- Negotiate reduced purchasing price at high volume retail locations and put preferred purchasing card on file at appropriate locations. Ensure all agreements are forwarded to supervisor.
- Monitor flight schedule for fuel requests and trip changes.
- Analyze and evaluate fuel uplift requirements and select the most appropriate provider and method of payment at designated locations for each uplift. Set up fuel releases as necessary (single or open).
- Prepare and distribute fuel purchase instructions to flight operations personnel and flight crews. Provide assistance and support to flight operations personnel and flight crews to resolve fuel issues including quoting and scheduling before, during and after each trip.
- Confirm, verify and correct post-flight fuel transactions, payment methods, fuel tickets, credit card slips and vendor invoices. Work with accounting to reconcile A/P and A/R by providing back up such as quotes and fuel tickets for faster resolution and payment processing.
- Promotes company goals and ensures compliance with all JAFS Manuals. Represents Jet Aviation as one company internally and externally with industry groups, regulatory bodies and the General Dynamics network
Desired Characteristics
- Ability to work autonomously
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Results driven – able to execute with high personal accountability
- Has a pleasant, friendly, and helpful manner to deliver the best experience to customers and colleagues
- Quality driven with a passion for excellence to represent Jet Aviation as a Brand Ambassador
- Demonstration and commitment to Jet Aviation values (Trust, Honesty, Alignment, Transparency)
Jet Aviation provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
Nearest Major Market: Phoenix