Aircraft Appearance Technician (AT)

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The Aircraft Appearance Technician (AT) is responsible for ensuring the cleanliness, appearance, and overall presentation of managed aircraft and associated facilities through comprehensive interior and exterior aircraft detailing, hangar maintenance, specialty cleaning activities, and other assigned housekeeping duties in support of safe and professional flight operations.

This position reports to the Aircraft Maintenance Manager (AMM) and is part of the FJ900 organization located in Washington, DC (Dulles) and will be an on-site role.  

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Perform Aircraft Cleaning and Detailing Operations
• Maintain the cleanliness and presentation standards of four managed Global 6500 aircraft by performing post-flight cleaning, exterior surface care including Teflon coating applications, brightwork metal polishing, interior detailing, and carpet cleaning to ensure aircraft remain in pristine condition.
• Support Hangar Facility Maintenance and Housekeeping
• Operate and maintain hangar cleaning equipment, including daily use of the hangar floor cleaning machine, while ensuring hangar and support areas are safe, clean, organized, and compliant with operational and safety standards.
• Execute Specialty Cleaning and Related Support Duties
• Conduct routine polishing and care of aircraft silverware on a weekly basis and perform additional cleaning, detailing, and facility support tasks as assigned to maintain exceptional service standards for flight operations and passengers.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Experience in Cleaning, Detailing, or Facility Maintenance
• Previous experience in aircraft detailing, automotive detailing, hospitality, janitorial services, facility maintenance, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to Perform Physical Work Safely and Efficiently
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift and move cleaning equipment and supplies, work in varying hangar environments, and safely use cleaning chemicals, machinery, and personal protective equipment.
• Strong Attention to Detail and Commitment to Quality
• Demonstrated ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness, appearance, and organization while following established procedures and completing tasks with accuracy and consistency.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 50lbs.

On the job training is provided by FJ900, Inc.’s maintenance personnel.

The Appearance Technician works a 40-hour work week and is a non-exempt hourly position which is paid bi-monthly in a salary equivalent.  The AT is entitled to overtime pay (1.5 x the regular pay), when the overtime hours are necessary and are pre-approved by the AMM.

Danaher offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

The hourly range for this role is $29 to $32. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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