Aircraft Appearance Lead — Inspire & Deliver

Southwest Airlines Co.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free travel privileges

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Southwest Airlines is seeking a Supervisor Aircraft Appearance to lead a team of Aircraft Appearance Technicians within Technical Operations. You will ensure safety, quality, and efficient cleaning of aircraft interiors and exteriors while upholding regulatory requirements and company standards.

Responsibilities include supervising on‑duty staff, coordinating shifts, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring hangar and line facilities meet cleanliness and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated experience in directly or indirectly leading a team.
• Experience in Aircraft Appearance or other Airline Operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides supervision of all Aircraft Appearance Technicians on duty.
• Ensures workplace safety and that OSHA and HAZMAT requirements are met.
• Ensures compliance with TSA security requirements.
• Monitors productivity and labor hour requirements.
• Monitors and ensures compliance of Aircraft Appearance program and task card requirements.
• Inspects and approves the completed work of aircraft exterior and interior cleaning on shift.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Independent work

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Team-building

Relationship building

Software familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Southwest Airlines is seeking a Supervisor Aircraft Appearance to lead a team of Aircraft Appearance Technicians within Technical Operations. You will ensure safety, quality, and efficient cleaning of aircraft interiors and exteriors while upholding regulatory requirements and company standards.

Responsibilities include supervising on‑duty staff, coordinating shifts, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring hangar and line facilities meet cleanliness and safety guidelines.