Aircraft Cabin Cleaner Supervisor

Placements24; Siyancuma Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career advancement

Paid training

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Aircraft Cabin Cleaner Supervisor in Upington to lead and train a team responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and presentation of aircraft cabins. You will supervise cleaning crews, schedule tasks based on flight operations, and liaise with ground staff to ensure smooth turnover between flights.

The role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and the ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, to meet operational needs.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in supervising teams.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.
• Ability to plan and coordinate cleaning schedules.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and manage a team of cabin cleaners, ensuring adherence to standards.
• Develop efficient cleaning schedules based on flight operations and turnaround times.
• Inspect cabins for quality and completeness of work.
• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment; place orders as needed.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental regulations are followed.
• Coordinate with airline representatives and ground staff on cleaning requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Tools

Cleaning equipment knowledge

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated and organized Aircraft Cabin Cleaner Supervisor to lead a team responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and presentation of aircraft cabins in Upington . This role requires a blend of hands‑on cleaning expertise and strong leadership skills to ensure high standards are consistently met. You will supervise, train, and schedule cleaning crews, manage inventory of cleaning supplies, and liaise with flight operations to coordinate cleaning activities efficiently between flights. This is an important role in ensuring passenger comfort and upholding the airline's brand image.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and manage a team of cabin cleaners, ensuring adherence to company standards and procedures.


• Develop and implement efficient cleaning schedules based on flight operations and aircraft turnaround times.


• Conduct regular inspections of cleaned aircraft cabins to ensure quality and completeness of work.


• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, placing orders as needed.


• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations within the cleaning operations.


• Liaise with airline representatives and ground staff to address specific cleaning requirements or concerns.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a supervisory or team lead role, preferably in cleaning or hospitality services.


• Experience in aircraft cabin cleaning or a related aviation ground service role is advantageous.


• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.


• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, according to operational needs.


• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and best practices for sanitization.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.


• Opportunities for career advancement within the aviation services sector.


• Paid training on aircraft cleaning standards and safety procedures.


• Work in a dynamic environment with a team focused on operational excellence.


• Potential for performance-based bonuses.