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Employment Opportunities


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Employees are Colgan Air’s biggest asset.

If you prefer a job where no two days are the same and enjoy the excitement of aviation, then Colgan Air could be a great match for you.

Line Service Technician/Aircraft Refueler (Part Time/Weekends)

Essential Job Functions:

  • Line Service Technicians are responsible for fueling, towing and cleaning of aircraft. A one-of-a-kind job!
  • This is a unique & exciting job opportunity that does not require experience to apply – On the job training provided
  • Perfect for college students to work around their school schedule
  • Competitive pay
  • Must be able to work weekends and some holidays
  • Shift schedules are: 5 am – 1 pm & 1 pm – 9 pm Monday-Friday, 5 am – 1 pm and 1 pm – 7 pm Saturdays and Sundays
  • Must have valid driver’s license and be able to pass a background check
  • Full time positions include medical, dental and life insurance, and retirement plan benefits

How To Apply:

Please submit a completed application to Colgan Air Services, 2709 Fanta Reed Rd., La Crosse, WI 54603 or email the completed application to kcolganhammen@colgan-air.com.

Certified Flight Instructor (Part Time)

Primary Operational Objectives:

Instructs student pilots in flight procedures and techniques and in ground school courses.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Develops and prepares course outlines, study materials, and instructional procedures for students enrolled in basic, advanced, or instrument ground school.
  • Lectures on various subjects such as aircraft construction, federal aviation regulations, and radio navigation.
  • Demonstrates operation of various aircraft components and instruments, and techniques for controlling aircraft during maneuvers, such as taxiing, takeoff, and landing, using synthetic instrument trainers.
  • Observes student’s actions during training flights to ensure assimilation of classroom instruction and to comply with federal aviation regulations.
  • Tests and evaluates students’ progress, using written and performance tests and oral interviews.
  • Other duties may be assigned.

 

Qualifications:

  • 250 Hours
  • CFI Rating (CFII and MEI preferred)
  • Ability to work well individually as well as with a team
  • Available to work varied hours for customer needs

 

How To Apply:

Please submit a resume via email to Kelly Colgan at kcolganhammen@colgan-air.com.

Receptionist (Part Time-Weekends)

Job Description

Colgan Air Services, a family-owned business on the airport, is seeking an enthusiastic, reliable and organized individual to provide outstanding service to our customers!

General Summary: Greet customers, answer the telephone and handle incoming fuel requests. Handle the needs of pilots, passengers and crew members. Uphold high standard of quality in workmanship and customer service. Must be able to work weekends. Shifts are from 7 am – 1 pm or 1 pm – 7pm.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Make customers feel appreciated by giving exemplary customer service.

2. Receptionist duties including directing incoming calls and handling customer requests.

3. Work with and coordinate line service/fuel calls and requests.

4. Maintain security by controlling access to ramp.

5. Computer invoicing of front desk items.

8. Make hotel/motel/car reservations.

9. Arrange lodging and catering as needed.

10. Assist customers with service calls as needed.

11. Perform light cleaning duties.

12. Administrative work as assigned.

13. Other duties as assigned.

Experience:

  • Customer service experience desired
  • Clerical experience desired
  • Good math skills
  • Ability to use all office equipment
  • Pleasant telephone voice
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel