Lead Aircraft Cleaning & Safety Operations

unitedgroundexpressexternal; Colorado; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Competitive wages

Earned Paid Time off

Discounted travel for you and your IMD

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

United Ground Express is seeking a dedicated ramp operations associate at Denver International Airport. You will remove trash, clean aircraft interiors, perform daily equipment checks and security tasks, and work with dispatchers and supervisors to ensure timely completion of assignments.

You’ll use radios and PPE to maintain safety, coordinate with airline staff, and report any incidents or issues. This role requires flexibility for day/night shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• 18 years old minimum.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Fluent reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Ability to operate a computer/tablet to enter and retrieve data.
• Able to perform physical activities including bending, stooping, climbing, and working in tight spaces.
• Able to stay alert to moving vehicles or aircraft and use radio equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret aircraft weight/balance loading instructions, hazardous material labels, manifests, and baggage routing tags.
• Eligibility to obtain necessary credentials/clearances (FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal) per local requirements.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Able to work day and night shifts, weekends, and holidays; overtime may be required.
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Remove all trash from aircraft and clean/restock lavatories and magazines.
• Clean aircraft floor, galley, seats, pockets, and tray tables.
• Complete daily equipment checks and security searches.
• Use PPE including face shield and hearing protection.
• Oversee daily operations to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and thoroughly.
• Provide direction and coaching to employees as needed.
• Coordinate with Dispatchers and Supervisors to ensure assignments are followed.
• Communicate effectively with hub services agents.
• Report and process injuries, incidents, or customer service issues.
• Maintain professional relationships with staff, airlines, and airport authorities.
• Ensure safe, caring, dependable, and efficient operation at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

English fluency

Computer/tablet use

Physical stamina

Radio usage

Job description

United Ground Express is seeking a dedicated ramp operations associate at Denver International Airport. You will remove trash, clean aircraft interiors, perform daily equipment checks and security tasks, and work with dispatchers and supervisors to ensure timely completion of assignments.

You’ll use radios and PPE to maintain safety, coordinate with airline staff, and report any incidents or issues. This role requires flexibility for day/night shifts, weekends, and holidays.