Aircraft Cleaner - BUF Airport

PrimeFlight; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. seeks an Aircraft Cleaner to maintain clean, safe aircraft cabins, lavatories, and galleys for daily flight operations in Buffalo, NY.

The role requires lifting up to 70 pounds, passing a background check and drug screen, and flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays. You will follow airline standards, use approved cleaning products, and collaborate with airport teams to meet schedules.

Qualifications

• Able to pass a background check and drug screen.
• Able to lift up to 70 pounds.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Effective communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Clean, wash, and sanitize aircraft cabins including seats, lavatories, and overhead compartments.
• Stock and organize galleys per airline standards.
• Remove and dispose of trash and debris from cabin and galley.
• Vacuum floors and clean carpets with designated equipment.
• Replace headrest covers, blankets, and consumables as needed.
• Inspect for damage and report findings to supervisors.

Skills

English ability

Attention to detail

Safety consciousness

Team coordination

Tools

iPad usage

Job description

The Aircraft Cleaner’s main focus is maintaining the clean and safe condition of the aircraft fleet. Duties include thorough cleaning of interior surfaces, from cabins to lavatories and windows, utilizing industry-approved cleaning products and tools. This role is essential in fostering a safe and pleasant travel atmosphere for both passengers and crew.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clean, wash, and sanitize aircraft cabins including seats, seat pockets, tray tables, lavatories, and overhead compartments.
• Ensure galleys are stocked and organized in accordance with airline standards.
• Remove and dispose of trash and debris from the cabin and galley.
• Vacuum floors and clean carpets using designated equipment.
• Replace headrest covers, blankets, and other consumables as needed.
• Inspect for any damage, issues, or lost items within the cabin and report findings to supervisors.
• Clean cockpit area without interfering with aircraft controls.
• Follow safety procedures to ensure compliance with health and aviation regulations.
• Coordinate with team members and other airport staff to meet aircraft cleaning schedules.
• Handle cleaning chemicals and materials safely.
• Document cleaning tasks completed and report inventory needs.
• Participate in training sessions for updates on safety and cleaning protocols.
• Maintain confidentiality of airline and passenger information at all times.
• Must be willing to work with tight deadlines.
• Exemplify PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 18 years of age or older.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Communicate effectively in English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
• Ability to access and interpret information in print and electronically, including the use of electronic devices such as iPads, tablets, computers, and mobile devices.
• Effectively communicate with colleagues and clients, both in-person and through electronic means.
• Pass a background check and drug screen.
• Eligibility to acquire needed credentials and clearances, including FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs, and U.S. Postal, as applicable.
• Airlines operate 24/7, so team members must be flexible to work various shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/WORKING CONDITIONS MAY INCLUDE:

• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds.
• Prolonged standing and walking in an indoor or outdoor environment as applicable.
• Must be able to reach with arms and grasp with hands.
• Must be able to push and pull.
• Must be able to crawl and crouch at times in confined tight spaces.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, squat, and kneel.
• Must be able to climb and work at elevated heights.
• Exposure to moderate and at times high noise levels.
• Exposure to biohazards and/or chemicals.
• Exposure to outdoor elements.
• Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms.
• Tasks may involve repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The pay rate listed on this post is what the company reasonably expects to pay for this position. However, individual compensation may vary based on factors including qualifications, skills, competencies, education, and experience.

PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at PrimeFlight Aviation Service, Inc. without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state/province, and local laws.

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