Aircraft Exterior Wash Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

As a valued member of the US Aviation Services team, an Aircraft Exterior Wash Specialist in Atlanta, GA will join the airport team to do the following :

Clean the exterior of aircraft via Delta Air Lines and US Aviation Services training procedures

Provide assistance with cleaning the exterior of the aircraft

Responsible for the safe operation of equipment and assigned vehicles including scissor lifts and motor vehicles. In the very near future (ETB : 2022) a future forward robotic technology that will be essential in everyday exterior wash operation.

Learn about the cleaning chemicals used and their proper method of use.

Adhere to training on use of ground power operations to include the safe application of both AC and DC power to aircraft

Learn the different types of commercial aircraft and their individual exterior cleaning requirements

Provide janitorial assistance upon request in main airport facilities and hangars with subject to including grounds keeping of all buildings

Demonstrate regular, predictable attendance at job location

Exceed customer service expectations and adhere to health and safety standards

Carry out other duties as assigned or required

Competency :

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies : Situational Awareness, Prudence, Customer Service and Communication Standards, Common Sense Ability

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this Job Description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

General Qualifications :

18 years of age

Reliable transportation

Eligible to work in the United States

Language Ability :

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Reasoning Ability :

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Efficient, immediate problem solving capabilities.

Certificates and Licenses :

Valid state driver's license with clean motor vehicle record.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may become high at various times. Employee must be willing to wear / utilize company-supplied personal protective equipment (hearing protection) to mitigate their noise exposure.

Some work is in an outside environment, with exposure to hot and cold temperatures and inclement weather.

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Walk and climb up and down a minimum of 500 stairs daily

Walk, stretch, and bend

Lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Be able to work in tight spaces

Reach above head, full extension (72 inches) with arms

Use hands to finger, handle, or feel

Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms generated by terminal environment

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); color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors); 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)