Aircraft Fuel Cell Technician (Class C)

Tank Tigers, an STS Aviation Group company, is hiring Aircraft Fuel Cell Technicians (Class C) to support aircraft fuel system maintenance operations in Tampa, Florida. This entry level aviation maintenance role offers an opportunity for mechanically inclined professionals to begin building a career in specialized aircraft fuel system maintenance and fuel tank entry services.

Aircraft Fuel Cell Technicians support preventive maintenance and alteration work inside aircraft fuel tanks and related systems. Technicians perform assigned tasks in accordance with approved aircraft maintenance manuals and repair station procedures while maintaining strict compliance with FAA regulations and safety standards.

Tank Tigers is recognized across the aviation industry for its expertise in aircraft fuel system maintenance, fuel tank entry, and specialized inspection services. Our teams support airlines, MRO facilities, and aircraft operators around the world.

The Aircraft Fuel Cell Technician (Class C) is an entry level aviation maintenance position designed for candidates with less than two years of aircraft maintenance experience.

This role reports directly to the Facility Supervisor or Facility Manager of the repair station and is responsible for performing fuel tank maintenance tasks, preventive maintenance, and alteration activities as assigned in accordance with approved maintenance data.

Class C Technicians are not assigned supervisory, management, or inspection duties and are not authorized to sign maintenance releases for return to service.

• Perform assigned fuel system maintenance tasks in accordance with applicable aircraft maintenance manuals
  
• Conduct preventive maintenance and alteration tasks as directed by facility leadership
  
• Ensure maintenance operations follow proper sequence and inspection requirements
  
• Request required inspections in a timely and organized manner
  
• Ensure all maintenance activities follow approved maintenance data and customer requirements
  
• Verify that test equipment and tools used for airworthiness determinations are properly labeled and current
  
• Request stock and materials required to complete assigned work
  
• Accurately document all maintenance activities on required maintenance records
  
• Maintain a clean and organized work area at all times
  
• Remain familiar with applicable FAA regulations including FAR Part 145 and FAR Part 43
  
• Maintain awareness of company Repair Station Manual and Quality Control Manual procedures
  
• Record On the Job Training (OJT) for assigned tasks
  
• Immediately report unsafe practices, procedures, or conditions to supervision
  
• Work safely in confined spaces and inside aircraft fuel tanks as required
  

• Ability to learn and perform aircraft fuel system maintenance tasks with proper training
  
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to follow technical instructions
  
• Ability to work safely in confined spaces and physically demanding environments
  

• Entry level position with 0 to 2 years of aviation fuel system maintenance experience
  
• Mechanical experience preferred
  

• Work performed in and around aircraft undergoing maintenance
  
• Fuel tank entry and confined space work environments
  
• Flexible scheduling may be required depending on operational demands
  

Tank Tigers, an STS Aviation Group company, is a global leader in aircraft fuel system maintenance, fuel tank entry services, and aviation fuel cell repair. Our highly trained technicians support airlines, MRO facilities, and aircraft operators with specialized fuel system maintenance solutions that keep fleets safe and operational.

As part of STS Aviation Group, Tank Tigers supports aviation customers across the United States and around the world.

Tank Tigers is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Minorities, Females, Disabled individuals, and Veterans.

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