Aircraft Cleaning Supervisor - JFK Airport

PrimeFlight Aviation Services•Jamaica, NY

About The Position

The Aircraft Cleaning Supervisor oversees and inspects aircraft interior cleaning to ensure compliance with sanitation and safety standards, while managing a team, coordinating with airline staff, and maintaining supply inventory and schedules. The Aircraft Cleaning Supervisor is responsible for supervising the cleaning of the aircraft interiors to ensure they adhere to strict sanitation and safety standards. This role involves leading and managing a team of aircraft cleaners, offering training and support as needed. The Aircraft Cleaner Supervisor is also responsible for inspecting aircraft post-cleaning to ensure the quality of work meets airline and regulatory guidelines. Additional duties include managing the inventory of cleaning supplies, coordinating with airline staff, and ensuring that all cleaning tasks are completed on schedule.

Requirements

18 years of age or older
Eligible to work in the United States
Must have a valid state-issued driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking)
Minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience
At least 1 year of experience in hospitality or aircraft cleaning services
Ability to access and interpret information in print and electronically, including the use of electronic devices including IPads/Tablets, Computers, and Mobile Devices
Effectively communicate with colleagues and clients, both in-person and through electronic means
Pass a background check and drug screen
Eligibility to acquire needed credentials and clearances (FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal- as applicable)
Airlines are 24/7, so we need our team members to be flexible to work various shifts including nights, weekends and holidays
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements.
Ability to lift up to 70 pounds
Prolonged standing and walking in an indoor/outdoor environment as applicable
May need to reach with arms and grasp with hands
May need to push, pull
May need to bend, stretch, squat, kneel
Exposure to moderate and at times high noise levels
Exposure to Biohazards and/or Chemicals
Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms
Tasks may involve repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers
Specific vision abilities required for this job include: Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point); depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

Responsibilities

Supervise a team of aircraft cleaners
Verify all cleaning procedures adhere to 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 any maintenance issues
Manage the 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 high standards of cleanliness
Liaise with airline representatives and airport staff for cleaning requirements
Handle and report lost and found items according to company and airport policies
Provide feedback and performance evaluations for team members
Respond to emergency cleaning situations as required
Employing problem solving abilities for issue resolution
Cleaning side by side with team to ensure aircraft cleaning tasks are completed
Maintain records of cleaning activities and schedules
Demonstrate leadership and provide guidance to the cleaning team
Working under pressure to meet internal and external targets or deadlines
Coordinate with maintenance teams for any special cleaning needs
Exemplify PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards
Perform any additional duties as assigned by management