Exterior Aircraft Cleaner - LAX Airport

PrimeFlight Aviation Services•Los Angeles, CA

18h

About The Position

The Exterior Aircraft Cleaner is responsible for maintaining the aircraft’s exterior by using specialized equipment to clean, wax, and inspect for damage, ensuring safety, appearance, and minimal ground time through efficient, detail-oriented work. The Exterior Aircraft Cleaner, your primary responsibility will be to ensure the cleaning and upkeep of the aircraft’s exterior. You will utilize specialized cleaning products and equipment to wash, wax, and polish the aircraft, ensuring meeting safety and aesthetic standards. Following strict protocols to work efficiently to minimize ground time, while paying attention to detail. In this role you will conduct inspections for surface damages or wears and report findings to leadership to maintain the overall appearance of the aircraft.

Requirements

18 years of age or older
Eligible to work in the United States
Communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking)
1 Year of Customer Service
1 Year of cleaning or maintenance experience
Knowledge of the Aviation Industry
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
Must be able to reach with arms and grasp with hands
Must be able to push, pull
Must be able to crawl and crouch, at times, in confined tight spaces
Must be able to bend, stretch, squat, kneel
Must be able to climb and work at elevated heights
Exposure to moderate and at times high noise levels
Exposure to Biohazards and/or Chemicals
Exposure to outdoor elements
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

Wash and clean the exterior of aircrafts, including the fuselage, wings, and tail
Use specialized cleaning products and equipment to remove dirt, grease, and stains
Document cleaning activities and report any irregularities to supervisors
Inspect the aircraft's exterior for any damage or maintenance issues and report findings
Follow all safety protocols while working at heights and around aircraft
Coordinate with ground crew and maintenance staff for aircraft positioning and safety
Comply with environmental regulations regarding the use and disposal of cleaning solvents and fluids
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area and equipment storage
Ensure the aircraft's appearance meets airline and regulatory standards
Collaborate with team members to complete cleaning tasks efficiently and on time
Participate in training sessions on new cleaning techniques and safety procedures
Exemplify PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards
Perform any additional duties as assigned by management