PVD - Aircraft Cleaner

Position Title: Aircraft Cleaner

Classification: FLSA Non-Exempt (fulltime & part-time)

Reports To: Shift Management

Location: Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport

Position Summary:

The Aircraft Cleaner is a member of the aircraft interior cleaning (or aircraft detailing service), responsible for performing a thorough cleaning, restoration, and finishing. Interior detailing involves deep cleaning of the whole interior cabin including galley, lavatory compartments, passenger cabins, and flight deck. The purpose of inside cabin cleaning is to avoid health risks, restore the interior beauty, remove offensive odors, and to avoid the spread of dirt and contaminants within the aircraft in accordance with the established policies and procedures for all aspects of a successful cabin operation.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Comprehensive deep clean and sanitation of aircraft interiors which include cleaning of lavatory sinks, countertops, mirrors, toilets and surrounding areas; table changes, walls, ceilings, doors, floors, seats and tray tables, business class center console, beverage trays, seat pockets and armrests; drains, spigots, exterior cabinet surfaces and galley trash cans and/or trash compartments, overhead bins, windows, air vents, passenger service units, walls, kick plates, and closets
• Clean aircraft flight deck windows, glare shields, flight display monitors, flight deck inside surfaces (mirror, oxygen gear, and nose gear sites), sliding table/cup holders and floors, forward control panel, console panel, control pedestal and forward/aft fuse panels dusted and vacuumed; removal and disposal of trash from flight deck
• Ensure correct aircraft seat covers are in place and attached properly; seat belts must be uniformly crossed
• Ensure correct safety evacuation card and seat pocket contents are in place and in good condition
• Ensure pillows and blankets are cleaned, properly folded and returned to specified stowage locations
• Responsible for cleaning bio-hazards in accordance with training requirements
• Vacuum floors including under the seats and seat cushions
• Removal of “Foreign Object Debris” (FOD) from ramp surfaces adjacent to or surrounding the aircraft
• Removal and disposal of trash from galley trash cans, trash compartments, and cabin trash compartments
• Ensure aircraft has been through its security search
• Other duties assigned

Competencies:

• Working knowledge of airline operations
• Work schedule understanding
• Operational flow knowledge (hourly/daily activity)
• Ability to develop effective relationships at all levels
• Ability to communicate in English

Required Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 1-2 years of related experience cleaning houses, offices, and/or buildings

Additional Requirements:

• Possess a valid US driver’s license

• Must pass drug screen and a 10-year FAA background check (employment/criminal)
• Reliable method of transportation to arrive at the work location on-time
• Willing to work evenings, weekends and holidays
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks and seek assistance from fellow team members as necessary
• Must be able to perform in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a professional and effective approach to high stress situations
• Must achieve and maintain successful credentialing and training standards as required by employer, client, and airline business partners

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative to those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Able to walk, sit and stand for extended period of time
• Able to reach and clean overhead items
• Safely ascend and descent stairs with and without carrying any weight
• Able to safely lift up to 25 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally
• Bending, stooping, reaching overhead, extended repetitively
• Walk up/down jet bridge stairs at various angles
• Able to push and pull occasionally

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment as well as outdoors in an airport ramp environment. The employee may become exposed to the elements including but not limited to heat, rain, snow and loud noises. Hours will vary based on operational needs. Must be available to work a flexible schedule to include evenings, weekends and holidays.

Jetstream Ground Services, Inc. offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including paid new hire orientation, training, Holidays and Personal Time Off (PTO), Health Insurance including Dental, Vision Insurance, 401 (k) and endless opportunities to advance.

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Jetstream Ground Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call (800) 742-0703 or send an e-mail to jetstream at jetstreamgs.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, our hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.