Aircraft Detailer

Company Description

Skyborne Values

In the ever-changing world of pilot training, standing still is not an option. Underpinning our pioneering spirit is an innate desire to continuously evolve. Our innovative approach challenges the norms of standard training, and as a result we deliver excellence to trainees and customer airlines alike.

Be part of Skyborne, the world’s leading airline academy. Lead change, bring your ideas, ingenuity, and determination and make a real difference, in return you will enjoy the most competitive salary package and benefits, career security and flexibility, set in beautiful and thriving parts of the world, in state-of-the-art facilities.

We’re not just an airline academy; we’re a movement, and we want you to be part of it.

Job Description

Skyborne Opportunity

As an aircraft detailer, you will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of aircraft exteriors and interiors.

Your tasks will include but are not limited to:

• Exterior Wash: Thoroughly washing the aircraft exterior.
• De-bugging: Removing bugs and contaminants from leading edges before washing.
• Belly De-grease: Hand-cleaning the belly of the aircraft to remove grease.
• Compounding and Waxing: Buffing and applying wax to restore shine and protect the paint.
• Interior Cleaning: Vacuuming the flooring, washing surfaces, and cleaning windows.
• Cabin Detail: Wiping down all interior surfaces, seats, sidewalls, and headliner. Checking and treating seats and seatbelts for stains.
• Cockpit Cleaning: Wiping down windscreen, sidewalls, and flat surfaces. Removing trash.
• Mildew Removal: Addressing mildew around window seals and overhead headliner.
• Other Duties: Completing any additional tasks assigned by the Flight Line Supervisor.

Qualifications

Professional requirements are as follows:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Detailing experience preferred. (Aircraft, Vehicle, and/or Mobile Detailing) 
• Hard working, responsible work ethic. Able to work unsupervised while being productive.
• Positive and professional attitude.
• Attention to Detail and respectful of company equipment.
• Must be able to work and interact with other mechanics and supervisors in a professional manner.
• Work is done outside on the flight line, must be able to work in extreme heat and sun.

Physical Requirements:

Aircraft detailing is physically demanding, cleaning inside the cabin involves bending and stretching to clean under seats. This job will involve lifting (50 lbs.) and moving industrial vacuums, working with specialized cleaning tools and more. Also, cleaning the exterior of a plane is challenging due to its size. This might require you to climb up and down high ladders to access those hard-to-reach parts of the plane. Therefore, you will need to be in good physical shape to complete each aircraft detailing job successfully.

Additional Information

Benefits:

• Full time position, must be flexible working weekends.  
• Starting salary $16.00 per hour. (DOE)
• Health Insurance. (medical, dental and vision)
• 401k Investment.
• PTO - 18 days, plus 5-Sick Days.
• Holidays - 9 days.

This is an opportunity not to be missed. If you want to take your career to heights you never thought possible, then we want to meet you.