Aircraft Appearance Technician - New Hampshire

PlaneSense, Inc.; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

PlaneSense, Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Appearance Technician in Portsmouth, NH to deliver superior aircraft cleanliness and service quality for safe flight operations.

You will perform detailed aircraft cleaning, sanitation, stocking, and departure preparations, and assist with ground movements and hangar upkeep. The role requires strong attention to detail, professionalism, physical ability for labor-intensive tasks in all weather, and flexibility to meet dynamic scheduling needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ Aviation experience in detailing or cleaning preferred.
• Ability to physically and mentally perform job functions (such as lifting equipment and items, safely operating equipment, following instructions for the use of chemicals and supplies).
• Secure and sustain Valid State Driver’s license
• Ability to pass 10-year criminal history records checks a must.
• The Aircraft Appearance Technician should be proficient in Microsoft Office, and various web-based applications.
• Excellent computer, attention to detail, time management, verbal communication, and written skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and promote all company safety practices and policies.
• Aircraft cleaning, polishing, detailing
• Completing all required paperwork.
• Ensure compliance with all Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs).
• Catering, stocking aircraft of food and supplies
• Aid with ground movements (Wing walking)
• Aircraft Sanitation service
• Vehicle transport of flight crews and company personnel as requested (crew rides)
• General maintenance of aircraft cleaning equipment.
• Ability to work in all-weather environments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Verbal communication

Written communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Aircraft Appearance Technician plays a key role in delivering superior aircraft appearance, cleanliness, and service quality to support safe and efficient flight operations. This position is responsible for performing detailed aircraft cleaning, sanitation, stocking, and preparation for departure, as well as assisting with ground movements and hangar upkeep. Technicians must adhere to all company safety practices, maintain compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations, and ensure accurate completion of required documentation.

Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, professionalism, physical capability to perform labor-intensive tasks in all weather conditions, and flexibility to meet dynamic scheduling and operational needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Adhere to and promote all company safety practices and policies.
• Aircraft cleaning, polishing, detailing
• Completing all required paperwork.
• Ensure compliance with all Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs).
• Catering, stocking aircraft of food and supplies
• Aid with ground movements (Wing walking)
• Aircraft Sanitation service
• Vehicle transport of flight crews and company personnel as requested (crew rides)
• General maintenance of aircraft cleaning equipment.
• Ability to work in all-weather environments.

Qualifications

This position provides a high level of cleaning, service and detail to aircraft. Professional, well-groomed appearance must be maintained at all times.

Education and/or Experience:

• Minimum 2 years’ Aviation experience in detailing or cleaning preferred.
• Ability to physically and mentally perform job functions (such as lifting equipment and items, safely operating equipment, following instructions for the use of chemicals and supplies).
• Secure and sustain Valid State Driver’s license
• Ability to pass 10-year criminal history records checks a must.

Computer Skills:

• The Aircraft Appearance Technician should be proficient in Microsoft Office, and various web-based applications.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent computer, attention to detail, time management, verbal communication, and written skills are necessary.

Work Schedule & Availability:

This position requires flexibility in scheduling. Work schedules are not fixed and are determined by the needs of the business. Schedules are typically provided on a biweekly basis by the supervisor; however, they may be adjusted, changed, or extended with limited notice due to operational demands, weather conditions, flight activity, or other business needs. Technicians must be able to work varying shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

Given the safety-focused environment in which this role operates and our commitment to delivering consistent, high-quality service to our customers and flight crews, Technicians are required to fully commit to the responsibilities and scheduling requirements of this position. Outside employment—whether full-time or part-time—must not interfere with an employee’s availability, performance, alertness, or ability to safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the job. Any outside employment that impacts scheduling flexibility, adherence to safety practices, or overall job performance may affect an individual’s ability to be successful in this role.

Employees of PlaneSense, Inc. are governed by the Federal Railway Labor Act.PlaneSense provides a clean work environment, excellent benefit programs, and competitive compensation. PlaneSense offers equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information. In addition to federal law requirements, PlaneSense, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an employment application, participate in an interview, complete pre-employment testing, or otherwise take part in the employee selection process, please contact [e-mail] .

Compensation for this position will be discussed in detail during the interview process. Candidates applying from a state or locality that requires salary disclosure may request this information by contacting [e-mail] .