Aircraft Servicer

Summary:

The Aircraft Servicer washes aircraft and aircraft components as required utilizing a high-pressure wash system. Performs pre/post wash lubrication of aircraft.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

Install and remove protective covers
Move aircraft utilizing towing equipment
Operate ground support equipment
Operate portable firefighting equipment
Prepare aircraft for washing by ensuring vent areas are taped and all protective covers are in place
Wash and rinse external and internal surface of aircraft and aircraft components to remove grease, dirt, oil fungus and stains
Use and maintain high-pressure wash system
Polish and clean windscreens / canopies with water, polishing / cleansing compounds and cloth
Perform pre / post wash aircraft lubrication utilizing established procedures
Comply with Foreign Object Damage (FOD), Hazardous Waste, and Tool Control programs
Comply with all established general and industrial safety rules and regulations applicable to the contract, facility, and job assignment
Utilize two-way communication equipment as required
Responsible to lead the team to complete aircraft wash, lube, and interior cleaning in accordance with technical orders and work cards
Responsible to assign tasks to Aircraft Servicers
Responsible for aircraft forms and maintenance information system documentation
Perform other qualified duties as required

Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

Familiar with normal operational safety requirements, working on and around aircraft and ground support equipment
Able to read, write, understand, and communicate the English language and follow verbal and written instruction
Capable of comprehending written and oral instructions for the use of aircraft cleaning equipment.
Requires sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time
Requires frequent climbing, bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, crouching, kneeling, lifting, carrying, balancing and reaching above shoulder level, pushing or pulling weight up to 70 pounds
Requires eye hand coordination and manual dexterity
Must have close vision to include color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Requires hearing to the normal range
May require the use of respirator
Requires shift work and a diversity of working conditions that may range from standard shop type environment where there may be no physical discomfort, to an environment where inclement weather may subject individual to severe changes in temperature, direct sunlight, wind, rain, etc.
May be required to work where high noise hazards prevail
Will be required to wear protective clothing and other safety equipment during periods of extreme hot and cold temperatures
Exposure to high intensity noise levels, extreme changes in temperature, materials identified on the Material Safety Data Sheets, working on or around aircraft and machinery
Aircraft flight line, hangars and maintenance shops
Must be able to physically operate aircraft ground servicing equipment including vehicles, tugs, tractors, and high-pressure soap and water systems

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required
Three (3) or more months aviation maintenance and/or flight line experience is required
Must be able to meet any Government / Company licensing / qualification requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

Military Experience desired