Aircraft Cleaner Lead - RDU Airport

PrimeFlight Aviation Services•Morrisville, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aircraft Cleaner Lead oversees and coordinates a team responsible for cleaning aircraft interiors to meet hygiene, safety, airline, and regulatory standards. The role includes performing aircraft cleaning tasks, training and supporting cleaners, inspecting completed work, managing cleaning supplies and equipment, and coordinating cleaning schedules to minimize aircraft downtime. The lead liaises with airline representatives and airport staff, handles lost-and-found items according to policy, responds to emergency cleaning needs, and maintains records of cleaning activities. The position requires providing team guidance and meeting internal and external deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.
Must hold a valid driver's license.
Must communicate effectively in English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
At least 1 year of hospitality or aircraft-cleaning experience.
Ability to access and interpret information in print and electronically, including using iPads/tablets, computers, and mobile devices.
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients in person and electronically.
Must pass a background check and drug screen.
Must be eligible to acquire required credentials and clearances, as applicable, including FAA, RAIC, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs, and U.S. Postal credentials.
Must be flexible to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to perform the essential requirements of the job, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
Ability to lift up to 70 pounds.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods in indoor or outdoor environments.
May need to reach, grasp, push, pull, crawl, crouch, bend, stretch, squat, kneel, and climb or work at elevated heights.
Ability to work in confined, tight spaces.
Ability to hear and respond to spoken voices and audible alarms.
Ability to perform repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to work with exposure to moderate and sometimes high noise levels, biohazards, and/or chemicals.

Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate a team of aircraft cleaners.
Clean aircraft and complete assigned tasks.
Ensure cleaning activities comply with aviation standards and safety regulations.
Train new staff in aircraft-cleaning procedures and the use of cleaning equipment.
Inspect aircraft cabins for cleanliness and report maintenance issues.
Manage inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate stocks.
Develop and implement efficient cleaning schedules to minimize aircraft downtime.
Conduct regular quality checks to maintain cleanliness standards.
Liaise with airline representatives and airport staff regarding cleaning requirements.
Handle and report lost-and-found items according to company and airport policies.
Use problem-solving skills to resolve issues.
Respond to emergency cleaning situations as required.
Maintain records of cleaning activities and schedules.
Demonstrate leadership and provide guidance to the cleaning team.
Work under pressure to meet internal and external targets or deadlines.
Exemplify PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards.
Perform additional duties as assigned by management.