Aircraft Detailer - Saskatoon, Canada - Snowbird Aviation Services

Snowbird Aviation Services

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Saskatoon, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Aircraft Detailer

Saskatoon, SK

Full Time

Snowbird Aviation Services is Saskatchewan's largest full-service aviation ground support company, providing safety focused service to Saskatchewan's largest regional airline, Rise Air.

Devoted to being an employer of choice, Snowbird Aviation Services offers rewarding careers for self-motivated team players. Snowbird Aviation has opportunities as an Aircraft Detailer within Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Responsibilities:

Clean exterior and interior of aircraft in a timely manner and in compliance with procedures provided for in company manuals and in accordance with company standards.
Vacuum aircraft interior, polish aircraft, clean seats, lavatory, and flight deck.
Wash exterior, dry, and remove carbon and scratches.
Deep clean carpet as required.
Machine polish brightwork, paint, and sealants.
Participate in scheduling heavy maintenance grooming activities.
Service aircraft lavatory and water service.
Perform daily inspections and pre/post flight activities.
Ensure the work area is cleared of all grooming equipment before the plane departs.
Properly clean hangar floor and hangar area after completing each job/aircraft.
Assist with laundry, cleaning and organizing of storage areas, and cleaning and organizing of company vehicles.

Qualifications/Requirements:

High school diploma, with one year of detailing experience or related role. Previous work experience or training in aviation is considered an asset.
Exceptional customer service skills and interpersonal skills that strengthen intercompany communications and relations.
Excellent organizational and time management skills required to plan work assignments and meet simultaneous schedules and tight deadlines.
Strong understanding of airline, aircraft detailing and ground handling procedures as they relate to aviation services.
Selfmotivated
Able to work independently with mínimal supervision.

Skills, knowledge, and abilities include:

Strong understanding of airline, aircraft detailing and ground handling procedures as they relate to aviation services.
Strong understanding of the tools and equipment involved in detailing aircraft and detecting potential problems.
Mature, professional judgement and welldefined conflict resolution skills in handling sensitive situations with tact, diplomacy, and high ethical standards.
Strong verbal communication skills.
Sound problem solving, decisionmaking, analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
Ability to take initiative and ownership of projects and tasks and execute effectively and in a timely manner.
Strong selfleadership skills and a handson, selfmotivated, and demonstrated positive, cando attitude.
Excellent time management skills with the ability to organize, multitask and prioritize.
Ability to support, strengthen and enhance safety initiatives.
Ability to obtain and maintain the following:
Provincial class 5 driver's license.
Airside Vehicle Operators Permit (AVOP).
Radio License.

Typical Physical and Cognitive Demands

Majority of work is completed at in the hangar or on the ramp.
Flexibility to work mornings, days, evenings and weekends.
Occasional overtime and on call shifts may be required
Able to meet deadlines in a fastpaced work environment.
Must quickly adapt to changing assignments.
Required to act professionally and use mature judgment.
Physically fit, able to safely undertake physically demanding tasks.
Ability to safely move and provide varied ground services to aircraft and equipment.
Ability to work on elevated work platforms.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ground and/or air travel required.

This position is represented by the Teamsters Local 395 bargaining unit.

We respectfully acknowledge that we are situated on the territories of Indigenous peoples who have occupied these lands for thousands of years, including the First Nations of Treaty 6 (Saskatoon, Prince Albert, La Ronge), Treaty 8 (Black Lake, Fond du Lac, Stony Rapids, Uranium City), and Treaty 10 (Lac la Ronge, Hatchet Lake, Wollaston Lake, Buffalo Narrows), as well as other on-Treaty First Nations and Metis.

We recognize that we benefit from the lands.

We are dedicated to ensuring that the spirit of reconciliation is honoured and respected and together we are inspiring Indigenization at the heart of Rise Air.