Aircraft Washer

About the role

The Aircraft Washer is responsible for cleaning aircraft and components, preparing them for wash, performing lubrication, operating ground support equipment, and ensuring safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Washes aircraft and aircraft components as required utilizing a high-pressure wash system.
• Performs pre/post wash lubrication of aircraft.
• Installs and removes protective covers.
• Moves aircraft utilizing towing equipment.
• Operates ground support equipment.
• Operates portable firefighting equipment.
• Assists in the movement of aircraft.
• Prepares aircraft for washing by ensuring vent areas are taped and all protective covers are in place.
• Washes and rinses external and internal surfaces of aircraft and aircraft components to remove grease, dirt, oil, fungus and stains.
• Uses and maintains high-pressure wash system.
• Polishes and cleans windscreens/canopies with water, polishing/cleansing compounds, and cloth.
• Performs pre/post wash aircraft lubrication utilizing established procedures.
• Complies with Foreign Object Damage (FOD), Hazardous Waste, and Tool Control programs.
• Complies with all established general and industrial safety rules and regulations as applicable to the contract, facility, and job assignment.
• Obtains and maintains required government/company owned Ground Support Equipment licenses while assigned as an Aircraft Washer.
• Utilizes two-way communication equipment as required.
• Performs other qualified duties as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three (3) or more months aviation maintenance and/or flight line experience is required.
• Must be able to meet any Government/Company licensing, certification, qualification, or clearance requirements.
• 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.
• Able to read, write, understand, and communicate the English language and follow verbal and written instruction.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to work all assigned shifts & schedules.

Qualifications

• Familiar with normal operational safety requirements, working on and around aircraft and ground support equipment.
• Capable of comprehending written and oral instructions for the use of aircraft cleaning equipment.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Pos