Aircraft Cleaner Lead - RDU Airport

PrimeFlight Aviation; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Job summary

PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Cleaner Lead to oversee the cleaning of aircraft interiors, coordinate a team of cleaners, and ensure hygiene and safety standards are met.

The role involves training staff, inspecting cabins, managing cleaning schedules and inventory, and liaising with airline staff to meet timely cleaning deadlines. Candidates should be 18+ and eligible to work, with a background check and drug screen; willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.
• Must hold a valid driver's license.
• Communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking)
• 1 year of hospitality or aircraft cleaning experience
• Ability to access and interpret information in print and electronically, including the use of electronic devices including 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 (FAA, RAIC, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal- as applicable).
• Airlines are 24/7, so we need our team members to be flexible to work various shifts including nights, weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate with a team of aircraft cleaners
• Responsible for cleaning aircraft and assigned tasks
• Ensure all cleaning activities comply with aviation standards and safety regulations
• Train new staff in aircraft cleaning procedures and the use of cleaning equipment
• Inspect aircraft cabins for cleanliness and report any maintenance issues
• Manage the inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate stocks
• Develop and implement efficient cleaning schedules to minimize aircraft downtime
• Conduct regular quality checks to maintain high standards of cleanliness
• Liaise with airline representatives and airport staff for cleaning requirements
• Handle and report lost and found items according to company and airport policies
• Employing problem solving abilities for issue resolution
• Respond to emergency cleaning situations as required
• Maintain records of cleaning activities and schedules
• Demonstrate leadership and provide guidance to the cleaning team
• Working under pressure to meet internal and external targets or deadlines
• Exemplify PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by management

Job description

Interested in working in aviation? Are you looking for a job with stability and growth opportunities?If you are looking for a career with growth potential and work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, we want to speak to you!

WHY WORK FOR PRIMEFLIGHT?

• Enjoy benefits like 401(k) with matching, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off, growth opportunities, and more (*Benefits may vary based on eligibility)
• We are committed to being a leading provider of commercial services within the aviation industry
• Our teams focus on maintaining a positive working environment and treating all team members with respect
• With more than 200 locations across the world, we offer opportunities for career progression

SUMMARY OVERVIEW

The Aircraft Cleaner Lead is responsible for overseeing the cleaning of the aircraft’s interior, ensuring that they meet specific hygiene and safety standards. This role involves coordinating with a team of aircraft cleaners, providing training and support where necessary. The Aircraft Cleaner Lead also inspects aircraft after cleaning to guarantee the quality of work and compliance with airline and regulatory guidelines. Additionally, this position may require managing inventory of cleaning supplies, liaising with airline staff, and ensuring timely completion of cleaning tasks.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee and coordinate with a team of aircraft cleaners
• Responsible for cleaning aircraft and assigned tasks
• Ensure all cleaning activities comply with aviation standards and safety regulations
• Train new staff in aircraft cleaning procedures and the use of cleaning equipment
• Inspect aircraft cabins for cleanliness and report any maintenance issues
• Manage the inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate stocks
• Develop and implement efficient cleaning schedules to minimize aircraft downtime
• Conduct regular quality checks to maintain high standards of cleanliness
• Liaise with airline representatives and airport staff for cleaning requirements
• Handle and report lost and found items according to company and airport policies
• Employing problem solving abilities for issue resolution
• Respond to emergency cleaning situations as required
• Maintain records of cleaning activities and schedules
• Demonstrate leadership and provide guidance to the cleaning team
• Working under pressure to meet internal and external targets or deadlines
• Exemplify PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS

• 18 years of age or older
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.
• Must hold a valid driver's license.
• Communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking)
• 1 year of hospitality or aircraft cleaning experience
• Ability to access and interpret information in print and electronically, including the use of electronic devices including 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 (FAA, RAIC, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal- as applicable).
• Airlines are 24/7, so we need our team members to 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/outdoor environment as applicable
• May need to reach with arms and grasp with hands
• May need to push, pull
• May need to crawl and crouch, at times, in confined tight spaces
• May need to bend, stretch, squat, kneel
• May need to climb and work at elevated heights
• Exposure to moderate and at times high noise levels
• Exposure to Biohazards and/or Chemicals
• 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 (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point); depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp 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 proudto 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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