Aircraft Exterior Agent

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following.

• Cleans the exterior of aircraft by operations such as cleaning the entire surface with cleaning compound(s), polishing the surface.
• Checks aircraft for worn or corroded areas and brings those areas to the attention of the lead supervisor.
• Removes exhaust stains, grease, grime, and dirt with special cleaning compounds
• Washes the exterior belly and vertical stabilizer.
• Cleans equipment used and the work area and reports the need for repairs to the lead supervisor.
• Services the equipment used to keep it in good operating condition.
• Completes forms connected with his or her work assignments according to established procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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.

• Must be qualified and trained to operate the required ground equipment to reach the aircraft.
• Must secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges, if applicable.
• Must fulfill FAA criminal background checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA), if applicable.
• Must be able to work overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays. 
• Must be able to work overtime on short notice in emergencies or when operationally necessary.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Less than high school education; or up to one month of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMMUNICATION SKILL LEVEL:

• Ability to read a limited number of two and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

CERTIFICATIONS and/or LICENSES REQUIRED: 

• Applicable valid driver’s license as required by airport authority in order to operate a vehicle or equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must 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. 

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals
• Working shift is from 11:00pm to 7:00am (Some weekends as needed).