AMES Aircraft Maintenance Support Group Lead

Aircraft Cleaner Lead

The Aircraft Cleaner Lead is tasked with overseeing the entire aircraft cleaning operation, including managing teams of cleaning personnel and ensuring adherence to repair station, customer airline, and industry standards. This role involves strategic planning and coordination to ensure efficient and thorough aircraft cleaning. The Lead is responsible for compliance with safety and environmental regulations, and must regularly liaise with airline representatives and other stakeholders. Additionally, this position requires managing budgets, ordering supplies, and implementing training programs to maintain high standards of cleanliness and team performance.

As an Aircraft Cleaner, you will:

• Develop and implement overall aircraft cleaning strategies and procedures; establish and maintain high standards of cleanliness/hygiene and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations in all aircraft cleaning operations.
• Provide leadership, direction, guidance, and supervision to a team of aircraft cleaners, fostering a positive work environment.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and airline clients to understand and meet their specific cleaning needs.
• Address and resolve any customer complaints or issues related to aircraft cleaning services.
• Monitor and manage the budget for the aircraft cleaning department, including procurement of supplies and equipment.
• Implement training programs for cleaning staff on new techniques and safety protocols.
• Analyze performance metrics and implement changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Maintain cleaning activities and schedules to meet internal and external targets or deadlines.
• Coordinate with maintenance and engineering departments for any special cleaning requirements.
• Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping for all cleaning activities.

Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required job skills:

• High School Diploma
• Effectively speak, read, and write in the English language, to include documents
• Ability to effectively work with minimal supervision
• Must be flexible to work extended hours on occasion to support our field operations

Required work experience:

• 2 years of aircraft cleaning experience (or aircraft airframe experience or training)
• Valid state-issued drivers’ license with an acceptable driving record
• Must have the ability to access and interpret information in print and electronically, including the use of electronic devices including IPADS, Tablets, Computers, and Mobile devices.

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting up to 70 pounds
• Reach with arms and grasp with hands
• Crawl and crouch in confined, tight spaces at times
• Climb and work at elevated heights
• Exposure to biohazards and/or chemicals
• Must be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms
• Peripheral Vision
• Prolonged standing and walking indoors and outdoors
• Push and pull
• Bend, stretch, squat, kneel
• Exposure to moderate and at times, high noise levels
• Tasks may involve repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Ability to adjust the eye to bring am objects into sharp focus.

Qualifications:

• Licenses & Certifications: Aircraft maint duties (preferred)
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
• This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.