AMES AC CLEANER LEAD

Airborne Maintenance and Engineering Services; Wilmington (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Aircraft Cleaner Lead to oversee aircraft cleaning operations. This dynamic role involves strategic planning, team management, and ensuring compliance with safety and cleanliness standards. You will lead a team, develop cleaning strategies, and liaise with airline representatives to meet their specific needs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in aircraft cleaning, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to manage budgets effectively. Join a forward-thinking company that values safety and quality, and make a significant impact in the aviation industry.

Qualifications

• 2 years of aircraft cleaning or airframe experience required.
• Must effectively communicate in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Oversee aircraft cleaning operations and manage cleaning teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintain cleanliness standards.

Skills

Leadership

Budget Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

IPADS

Tablets

Computers

Mobile devices

Job description

The Aircraft Cleaner Lead is tasked with overseeing the entire aircraft cleaning operation, including managing teams of cleaning personnel and ensuring adherence to repair station, customer airline and industry standards. This role involves strategic planning and coordination to ensure efficient and thorough aircraft cleaning. The Lead is responsible for compliance with safety and environmental regulations, and must regularly liaise with airline representatives and other stakeholders. Additionally, this position requires managing budgets, ordering supplies, and implementing training programs to maintain high standards of cleanliness and team performance.

As an Aircraft Cleaner, you will:

1. Develop and implement overall aircraft cleaning strategies and procedures; establish and maintain high standards of cleanliness/hygiene and ensure compliance with all federal, state and local regulations in all aircraft cleaning operations.
2. Provide leadership, direction, guidance and supervision to a team of aircraft cleaners, fostering a positive work environment.
3. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and airline clients to understand and meet their specific cleaning needs. Address and resolve any customer complaints or issues related to aircraft cleaning services.
4. Monitor and manage the budget for the aircraft cleaning department, including procurement of supplies and equipment.
5. Implement training programs for cleaning staff on new techniques and safety protocols.
6. Analyze performance metrics and implement changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
7. Maintain cleaning activities and schedules to meet internal and external targets or deadlines. Coordinate with maintenance and engineering departments for any special cleaning requirements.
8. Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping for all cleaning activities.
9. Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma.
2. Effectively speak, read and write in English language, to include documents.
3. Ability to effectively work with minimal supervision.
4. Must be flexible to work extended hours on occasion to support our field operations.

Required Work Experience:

1. 2 years of aircraft cleaning experience (or aircraft airframe experience or training).
2. Valid state-issued drivers' license with an acceptable driving record.

Additional Requirements:

Must have the ability to access and interpret information in print and electronically, including the use of electronic devices including IPADS, Tablets, Computers and Mobile devices.

Physical Requirements:

1. Lifting up to 70 pounds.
2. Reach with arms and grasp with hands.
3. Crawl and crouch in confined, tight spaces at times.
4. Climb and work at elevated heights.
5. Exposure to biohazards and/or chemicals.
6. Must be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms.
7. Peripheral Vision.
8. Prolonged standing and walking indoors and outdoors.
9. Push and pull.
10. Exposure to moderate and at times, high noise levels.
11. Tasks may involve repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers.
12. Ability to adjust the eye to bring objects into sharp focus.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)