Cabin Cleaning Team Leader

Velora Aviation; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Velora Aviation seeks a hands-on Cabin Cleaning Supervisor to lead and coordinate a small team, ensuring aircraft cleaning is performed safely, to standard and within turnaround times. You will brief staff, allocate duties, conduct inspections, maintain records, and escalate issues to the Supervisor, while upholding safety, hygiene and security requirements.

The role requires clear English communication, flexibility for rotating shifts, weekends and public holidays, and a commitment to quality

Qualifications

• High School Certificate or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in aircraft cabin cleaning or cabin appearance operations.
• Previous experience leading, guiding, or coordinating a small operational team is preferred.
• Knowledge of aircraft cabin cleaning procedures, airline cleaning standards, inspections, hygiene, safety and security requirements.
• Good written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to work rotational shifts, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate an assigned cabin cleaning team to ensure aircraft cleaning activities are completed safely, efficiently and within turnaround timelines.
• Allocate duties, brief team members, and monitor cleaning progress against airline service standards and operational requirements.
• Conduct first-line inspections of completed cabin areas and ensure cleaning deficiencies are rectified promptly.
• Maintain attendance, inspection, and operational records while escalating service, conduct, resource, or operational issues to the Supervisor.
• Ensure compliance with safety, security, hygiene, chemical handling and waste management procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Inspection & quality

Record keeping

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Certificate

Job description

Job Description:

Job Accountabilities

• Lead and coordinate an assigned cabin cleaning team to ensure aircraft cleaning activities are completed safely, efficiently and within turnaround timelines.
• Allocate duties, brief team members, and monitor cleaning progress against airline service standards and operational requirements.
• Conduct first-line inspections of completed cabin areas and ensure cleaning deficiencies are rectified promptly.
• Maintain attendance, inspection, and operational records while escalating service, conduct, resource, or operational issues to the Supervisor.
• Ensure compliance with safety, security, hygiene, chemical handling and waste management procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

• High School Certificate or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in aircraft cabin cleaning or cabin appearance operations.
• Previous experience leading, guiding, or coordinating a small operational team is preferred.
• Knowledge of aircraft cabin cleaning procedures, airline cleaning standards, inspections, hygiene, safety and security requirements.
• Good written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to work rotational shifts, weekends and public holidays.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of aircraft cabin cleaning processes and turnaround requirements.
• Ability to allocate tasks and coordinate team activities effectively.
• Experience conducting inspections and ensuring quality standards are met.
• Leadership and team guidance skills.
• Accurate record-keeping and clear communication skills.
• Ability to identify and upscale operational issues promptly.

Requirements: