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Aircraft Detailer - MDW Airport

$18 per hour

Sharp Details, Inc.

Schedule: Full-time, 5pm-done Wage: $18/hr

STEP INTO THE HANGAR. SHINE ABOVE THE REST. BECOME AN AIRCRAFT DETAILER TODAY!

Interested in working in aviation? Are you looking for a job with stability and growth opportunities? If you are looking for a career with growth potential and work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, we want to speak to you!

WHY WORK FOR PRIMEFLIGHT?

  • Enjoy benefits like 401(k) with matching, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off, growth opportunities, and more (*Benefits may vary based on eligibility)
  • We are committed to being a leading provider of commercial services within the aviation industry
  • Our teams focus on maintaining a positive working environment and treating all team members with respect
  • With more than 200 locations across the world, we offer opportunities for career progression
SUMMARY OVERVIEW


The Aircraft Detailers support Prime Appearance, a subsidiary of PrimeFlight Aviation. We specialize in the cleaning and detailing of the exterior and interior of aircrafts to maintain their appearance. This position requires using specialized cleaning products and techniques to address different surfaces and components, ensuring no damage to the aircraft's structure or delicate areas. You must follow the safety and environmental regulations while working efficiently to meet deadlines.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Perform detailed interior and exterior cleaning of aircraft
  • Use specialized cleaning products and equipment to clean and protect aircraft surfaces
  • Inspect aircraft for any stains, damages, or wears and report any findings to management
  • Detail aircraft according to airline specifications and standards
  • Clean and sanitize aircraft cabins, including seats, carpets, windows, and lavatories
  • Apply protective coatings to aircraft exteriors to preserve paint and prevent corrosion
  • Work closely with maintenance teams to ensure aircraft are cleaned during scheduled maintenance
  • Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, ensuring they are in good working condition
  • Follow all safety guidelines and procedures while using cleaning chemicals and equipment
  • Coordinate with team members to complete detailing tasks efficiently and on schedule
  • Handle delicate aircraft components with care during the cleaning process
  • Provide exceptional attention to detail to ensure all areas of the aircraft are cleaned
  • Work under pressure to meet targets and deadlines
  • Demonstrate strong interpersonal abilities to build relationships effectively
  • Exemplify PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards
  • Perform any additional duties as assigned by management
QUALIFICATIONS
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Eligible to work in the United States
  • Communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking)
  • 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.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/WORKING CONDITIONS MAY INCLUDE:
  • 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

The pay rate listed on this post is what the company reasonably expects to pay for this position. However, individual compensation may vary based on factors including qualifications, skills, competencies, education, and experience.

PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at PrimeFlight Aviation Service, Inc. without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state/province, and local laws.

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