Working Aviation Supervisor- Night Shift

Foxtrot Aviation; Columbus, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Foxtrot Aviation is seeking a hard-working Aviation Supervisor for the John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH). The role focuses on nightly aircraft cleaning operations, safety, quality control, and coordinating a team of 5–15 staff.

You will report to the location Operations Manager and work seven days per week as needed. The position requires 1–3 years of supervisory experience, willingness to perform physically demanding tasks, and flexibility to work weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years management or supervisory experience preferred.
• Be willing to perform very physical work.
• Open schedule availability.

Responsibilities

• Lead cabin cleanings to a high level of detail in cockpit, galley, lavatory, and passenger seating areas.
• Clean exteriors of aircraft, sometimes outside in inclement weather.
• Ensure safety is upheld to the highest standards during night operations.
• Maintain cost metrics and paperwork to ensure profitability and compliance.
• Build a rock steady team with strong communication and collaboration with the home office.

Skills

Management

Supervision

Team leadership

Tools

Checklist use

Job description

FoxTrot Aviation Services is seeking a consistently hard-working 3rd Shift working Aviation Supervisor based at the John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) who is committed to reliable quality service, cost management, and building a rock steady team.

Foxtrot provides members of the aviation industry with top-of-the-line aircraft detailing, line service and facility cleaning services. We service a wide variety of aircraft and facilities both large and small!?

This is a night shift position that requires flexible availability including weekends and some holidays.

1-3 years management or supervisory experience preferred, be willing to perform very physical work, and have open schedule availability.

1) The role is responsible for reliable quality service for our customers (85% cleaning work/15% office work). This means leading cleanings on a daily basis to successful customer sign off and FoxTrot standards.

• a. Lead cabin cleanings to a very high level of detail in the cockpit, galley, lavatory, and passenger seating area
• b. Cleaning the exteriors of aircraft, sometimes outside and in inclement weather
• c. Some locations are required to clean facilities to a high level of detail
• d. Ensuring quality control by performing cabin walks on every aircraft to the checklist standard
• e. Organizing the team to maximize each labor hours and clean most effectively
• f. As the work is going on, ensure safety is upheld to the highest standards

Success metric is high cabin scores and high internal and external quality audit scores

2) Maintain Cost Metrics and Paperwork to ensure profitability and compliance

• a. Ensure a weekly and monthly staff schedule (from 5 to 15 team members) which aligns with FoxTrot labor metrics (training will be provided)
• b. Ensure the team has enough hours at work to retain them
• c. Keep full records of badging complaint with airport rules
• d. Fill out HIT forms as hazards are identified
• e. Complete online forms and upload signed do lists throughout the night
• f. Take stock inventory and place orders with the logistics manager

Success metric is twofold:

• a) 100% closeout form, checklist, and debrief form compliance
• b) Labor metric adherence within tolerances on the pulse sheet

3) Build a rock steady team, with strong communication and collaboration with the home office.

• a. Maintain positive, daily communication with the team
• b. Set elevation goals (development plans) for each team member with the Operations Manager
• c. Train team members in quality work, checklist use, and safety
• d. Work with the back office to post ads, then interview and hire team members based on our 5 values of GRIT, Solidarity, Client Focus, Safety, and Accountability. Work with the back office to ensure timely badging and onboarding
• e. Complete disciplinary forms to document employees
• f. Advocate for raises for quality team members
• g. Helps other teams and drives to other locations to ensure network wide strength

Success metric is less than 35% annual full-time turnover at the location

The Aviation Supervisor reports to and works with the location Operations Manager to ensure 7 day per week coverage for FoxTrot’s Clients. Both of these positions report to a Regional Manager.