Aircraft Appearance Technician - HOU

Southwest Airlines Co.

Houston (TX)

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USD 25 000 - 36 000

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Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fly for free for you and eligible dep.

Company 401(k) contributions up to 9.3

Profit-sharing eligibility

Health insurance for you and depend.

Health plan starts day 1

Résumé du poste

Southwest Airlines Co. is seeking an Aircraft Appearance Technician to keep planes clean and ready for flight. The role involves cleaning the interior and exterior, replacing seat covers when needed, and moving equipment around hangars and ramps. Team members work in shifts with safety as a top priority.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, a valid U.S. driver's license, and the ability to obtain a SIDA badge. The position offers union-based pay and overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

Must possess and maintain a valid U.S. Driver's License.
Ability to obtain a SIDA badge and meet local airport requirements.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to adverse weather and aircraft noise.
Must be able to communicate information in writing and verbally.
Must be able to operate forklift and tug after training.
Must be able to climb ladders and stand for long periods during aircraft cleaning.

Responsabilités

Cleaning, washing, and polishing the interior and exterior of airplanes and related equipment.
Replacement of aircraft seat covers and aisle rugs during service checks.
Driving of motor vehicles when necessary to move equipment.
Carry out safety and/or security initiatives as directed by Southwest Airlines or the FAA.
Meet physical ability requirements and be able to perform other duties as directed by Leaders.

Connaissances

Reading & following procedures

Verbal & written communication

Safety awareness

Adaptability to shifts & overtime

Forklift operation

Tug operation

Climbing & lifting

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Description du poste

Our Company Promise

We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.

Department

Technical Operations

Our Company Promise

Job Description

Pay & Benefits

Pay of $22.27 per hour. With the opportunity for future increase per applicable collective bargaining agreement wage scale. Opportunities for overtime and shift premiums.

Benefits You’ll Love

Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)

Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan with Company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings***

Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan- when Southwest profits, you profit***

Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets)

Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You will have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day of employment

Explore more Benefits you’ll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits

Want to help keep our planes clean, safe, and ready to fly? Aircraft Appearance Technicians at Southwest clean the inside and outside of airplanes, replace seat covers and aisle rugs, and tidy up tools and work areas. They work in places like the hangar where our planes are parked and maintained, or they work on the ramp, where planes are parked for Customers to board for takeoff. They also drive vehicles to move equipment and follow safety rules to protect our Teams and Customers. This role is great for someone who enjoys working around aircraft, staying active, and being part of a Team that helps flights run safely and on time. Check out what a day as an Appearance Technician is like: swa.is/DayWithAppearanceTech

Additional details

This role is part of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which means pay, schedules, and other job details are set through an agreement with the labor union.

Work schedules are based on seniority and may include early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays. There may be times when mandatory overtime is required to support flight operations, but there are also opportunities to trade shifts and find a schedule that works for you.

U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current orfuture workauthorization sponsorship available.

We’re committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.

Responsibilities

The work of the Appearance Technician shall include, but not be limited to

Cleaning, washing, and polishing the interior and exterior of airplanes, airplane parts, maintenance equipment, shops, and hangars

Replacement of aircraft seat covers and aisle rugs on service checks, turnarounds, or through-flights

The driving of motor vehicles, when necessary, in connection with the work of an Appearance Technician

Carry out safety and/or security initiatives as directed by Southwest Airlines or the FAA

Must be able to meet any physical ability requirements listed in this description

May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Must be able to read documents, follow instructions, learn, and understand operations procedures, rules, and regulations

Must be able to perform well in a fast-paced environment, subject to adverse weather conditions, including extreme heat or extreme cold, as well as aircraft noise

Must be able to be alert to moving vehicles or aircraft and use radio equipment as needed

Must be able to communicate information and instructions in writing, verbally, or via radio equipment, as needed

Must be capable of being trained on, as well as, operating a forklift and a tug

Must be capable of being trained on, as well as, operating scissor and boom lifts at heights of up to 40 feet

Must be able to easily climb up and down ladders, stairs, and stands while cleaning the interior and/or exterior of the aircraft, including times while washing and waxing the aircraft

Must be able to work rotating shifts, holidays, and overtime

Education

Required: High School Diploma or GED

Experience

Licensing/Certification

Must possess and maintain a valid U.S. Driver's License

Must have the ability to obtain a SIDA badge and meet local airport requirements

Physical Abilities

Must be able to work well in confined areas, reach, and stand for long periods of time while washing and waxing the aircraft

Must be able to climb, kneel, squat, and sit in order to replace aircraft carpet and seat covers, and while performing cleaning tasks and other duties

Must be able to lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis

Other Qualifications

Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines

Must be a U.S. citizen or have the authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986

Must be at least 18 years of age

Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines

The pay amount doesn’t guarantee employment for any particular period. **401(k) Company match contributions are subject to the plan’s vesting schedule. Match contributions may vary based on the position.