Aircraft Cleaner – (DL Required) JFK Airport

Job Description

TAKE CLEANLINESS TO NEW HEIGHTS-BECOME AN AIRCRAFT CLEANER WITH US! 

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

The Aircraft Cleaner’s main focus is maintaining the clean and safe condition of the aircraft fleet. Duties include thoroughly cleaning interior surfaces, from cabins to lavatories and windows, using industry-approved cleaning products and tools. This role is essential to fostering a safe, pleasant travel environment for passengers and crew.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clean, wash, and sanitize aircraft cabins including seats, seat pockets, tray tables, lavatories, and overhead compartments.
• Ensure galleys are stocked and organized in accordance with airline standards.
• Remove and dispose of trash and debris from the cabin and galley.
• Vacuum floors and clean carpets using designated equipment.
• Replace headrest covers, blankets, and other consumables as needed.
• Inspect for any damage, issues, or lost items within the cabin and report findings to supervisors.
• Clean cockpit area without interfering with aircraft controls.
• Follow safety procedures to ensure compliance with health and aviation regulations.
• Coordinate with team members and other airport staff to meet aircraft cleaning schedules.
• Handle cleaning chemicals and materials safely.
• Document cleaning tasks completed and report inventory needs.
• Participate in training sessions for updates on safety and cleaning protocols.
• Maintain confidentiality of airline and passenger information at all times.
• Must be willing to work with tight deadlines.
• 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)
• Must have a valid state-issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• 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
• 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.