Aircraft Detailing Technician

Job Description

Job Description

About the Opportunity

Want to work around private jets and aircraft while learning a specialized trade?

Gem State Aviation Services is launching RealClean Aircraft Detailing in the Greater Treasure Valley, and we're building our founding crew.

We're looking for dependable, hard-working people who take pride in doing excellent work, enjoy working with their hands, and want the opportunity to grow with a new aviation business from the beginning.

Previous aircraft detailing experience is not required. Selected team members will receive professional aircraft-detailing training, including one week of paid, hands-on training at RealClean's training facility in Chicago, with company-paid travel expenses.

You'll learn aircraft-specific detailing techniques, safety procedures, products and equipment while working on aircraft ranging from general aviation planes to turboprops and private jets.

What You'll Do

As an Aircraft Detailing Technician, you'll work as part of a professional crew performing services that may include:

• Exterior wet and dry washing

• Aircraft interior detailing and sanitation

• Leather cleaning and conditioning

• Carpet and upholstery extraction and stain removal

• Lavatory and galley cleaning and sanitation

• Window, wood and interior trim care

• Brightwork and metal polishing

• De-ice boot cleaning and refurbishment

• Waxing and aircraft paint care

• Paint revitalization and protective treatments as trained and qualified

• Aircraft preparation and post-service quality inspections

You'll also help prepare equipment and supplies, maintain our service vehicle and work areas, complete required documentation, and follow RealClean's aircraft-specific safety and quality procedures.

Paid Professional Training

We'll teach you how to do this the right way.

Selected founding-team members will attend one week of paid RealClean aircraft-detailing training in Chicago. Gem State will cover required travel expenses for company-sponsored training.

Training also includes required online coursework and continued hands-on development after returning to Idaho.

Technicians will progressively learn and qualify on different aircraft-detailing services as they demonstrate competency. More advanced and specialty services are performed only after the appropriate training and qualification.

Schedule

• This will be a full-time position, with a minimum of 30 paid hours per week guaranteed during the initial launch period, progressing toward a regular 40-hour workweek as customer volume grows

• Day shift and some weekend availability required

• Schedule may vary depending on aircraft arrival and customer needs

• Additional hours may be available based on customer demand

Overtime is paid in accordance with applicable law for hours worked over 40 in a workweek.

Occasional travel within our service territory, including McCall, may be required. Company-required travel expenses are paid by Gem State.

Compensation & Benefits

Starting pay: $25/hour

• Full-time, hourly position

• Overtime eligibility

• 40 hours (5 days) of PTO annually, accrued each pay period

• 24 hours (3 days) of paid sick time annually, accrued each pay period

• Company-paid telehealth benefit with family access

• Always closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day, so our team can count on having those holidays off.

• Paid required online and ongoing training

• Company-paid travel for required training

• Company-provided branded shirts and hats, plus all required PPE and job-specific equipment

• Opportunities for advancement as Real Clean adds customers, crews and leadership positions

What We're Looking For

You may be a great fit if you:

• Take genuine pride in the quality of your work

• Notice details other people miss

• Are dependable and show up when you say you will

• Work well as part of a small team

• Can follow detailed procedures rather than taking shortcuts

• Are comfortable receiving feedback and learning new skills

• Treat expensive customer property with exceptional care

• Maintain a professional attitude around customers, pilots, airport personnel and other aviation professionals

• Are safety-conscious and willing to follow required procedures every time

• Can work independently once trained

Experience in aviation, automotive detailing, skilled trades, maintenance, cleaning services or other hands-on work is a bonus. 

Physical Requirements

Aircraft detailing is physically demanding. You must be able to:

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds

• Stand and walk for extended periods

• Frequently bend, kneel, squat and reach

• Work safely from approved ladders and elevated work platforms