Aircraft Servicer/Contract Manager

Goldbelt, Inc.; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Goldbelt Inc. is seeking a Site Lead to manage teams washing aircraft and components using a high-pressure wash system. You will perform pre/post wash actions, lubrication, and ensure surfaces are clean while maintaining safety and quality.

This role requires shift work and physical stamina in varied conditions. The position emphasizes leadership, budget awareness, and adherence to safety protocols, including FOD and hazardous waste programs.

Qualifications

• Familiar with normal operational safety around aircraft and ground support equipment.
• Able to read, write, understand, and communicate English and follow instructions.
• Capable of understanding written and oral instructions for aircraft cleaning equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assign teams to scheduled events within budget.
• Record wash activities in maintenance data systems.
• Lead and manage contracted events with high quality and budget compliance.
• Install and remove protective covers.
• Move aircraft using towing equipment.
• Operate ground support equipment.
• Prepare aircraft for washing by taping vent areas and placing protective covers.
• Wash and rinse exterior and interior surfaces to remove grease and stains.
• Polish windscreens/canopies with appropriate compounds.
• Perform pre/post wash lubrication following established procedures.
• Comply with safety, FOD, and hazardous waste programs.

Skills

Operational safety

English proficiency

Manual dexterity

Physical stamina

Safety rules

Shift work

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Tools

G081 data system

High-pressure wash system

Ground support equipment

Job description

Overview

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Summary:

The Site Lead performs and leads the team washing aircraft and aircraft components utilizing a high-pressure wash system. Performs pre/post wash actions and lubrication of aircraft.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Assign teams to perform scheduled events and ensure sufficient team composition to complete all events within budget limits.
• Record wash activities in G081 maintenance data collection systems and aircraft forms.
• Provide leadership and management to ensure all contracted events are accomplished with high quality and within budget.
• Install and remove protective covers.
• Move aircraft utilizing towing equipment.
• Operate ground support equipment.
• Operate portable firefighting equipment.
• Prepare aircraft for washing by ensuring vent areas are taped and all protective covers are in place.
• Wash and rinse external and internal surface of aircraft and aircraft components to remove grease, dirt, oil fungus and stains.
• Use and maintain high-pressure wash system.
• Polish and clean windscreens / canopies with water, polishing / cleansing compounds and cloth.
• Perform pre / post wash aircraft lubrication utilizing established procedures.
• Comply with Foreign Object Damage (FOD), Hazardous Waste, and Tool Control programs.
• Comply with all established general and industrial safety rules and regulations applicable to the contract, facility, and job assignment.
• Utilize two-way communication equipment as required.
• Perform other qualified duties as required.

Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Familiar with normal operational safety requirements, working on and around aircraft and ground support equipment.
• Able to read, write, understand, and communicate the English language and follow verbal and written instruction.
• Capable of comprehending written and oral instructions for the use of aircraft cleaning equipment.
• Requires sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time.
• Requires frequent climbing, bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, crouching, kneeling, lifting, carrying, balancing and reaching above shoulder level, pushing or pulling weight up to 70 pounds.
• Requires eye hand coordination and manual dexterity.
• Must have close vision to include color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Requires hearing to the normal range.
• May require the use of respirator.
• Requires shift work and a diversity of working conditions that may range from standard shop type environment where there may be no physical discomfort, to an environment where inclement weather may subject individual to severe changes in temperature, direct sunlight, wind, rain, etc.
• May be required to work where high noise hazards prevail.
• Will be required to wear protective clothing and other safety equipment during periods of extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Exposure to high intensity noise levels, extreme changes in temperature, materials identified on the Material Safety Data Sheets, working on or around aircraft and machinery.
• Aircraft flight line, hangars and maintenance shops.
• Must be able to physically operate aircraft ground servicing equipment including vehicles, tugs, tractors, and high-pressure soap and water systems.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three (3) or more months aviation maintenance and/or flight line experience is required.
• Must be able to meet any Government / Company licensing / qualification requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Military Experience desired.

Pay and Benefits

The hourly rate for this position is $38.86 hourly.

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.