Overnight Exterior Aircraft Cleaner - YYZ Airport

Overnight Exterior Aircraft Cleaner - YYZ Airport

Job Category
:
Airport Operations

Requisition Number
: OVERN
017399

• Posted :
  August 27, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $19 CAD per hour

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Interested in working in aviation? Are you looking for a job with stability and growth opportunities? If you are looking for a career with growth potential and work well in a fast-paced,
team-oriented environment, we want to speak to you!

Shift: Overnight |

WHY WORK FOR PRIMEFLIGHT?

• We are committed to being a leading provider of commercial services within the aviation industry
• Our teams focus on maintaining a positive working environment and treating all team members with respect
• With more than 200 locations across the world, we offer opportunities for career progression

SUMMARY OVERVIEW

The Exterior Aircraft Cleaner, your primary responsibility will be to ensure the cleaning and upkeep of the aircraft’s exterior. You will utilize specialized cleaning products and equipment to wash, wax, and polish the aircraft, ensuring meeting safety and aesthetic standards. Following strict protocols to work efficiently to minimize ground time, while paying attention to detail. In this role you will conduct inspections for surface damages or wears and report findings to leadership to maintain the overall appearance of the aircraft.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Wash and clean the exterior of aircrafts, including the fuselage, wings, and tail
• Use specialized cleaning products and equipment to remove dirt, grease, and stains
• Document cleaning activities and report any irregularities to supervisors
• Inspect the aircraft's exterior for any damage or maintenance issues and report findings
• Follow all safety protocols while working at heights and around aircraft
• Coordinate with ground crew and maintenance staff for aircraft positioning and safety
• Comply with environmental regulations regarding the use and disposal of cleaning solvents and fluids
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area and equipment storage
• Ensure the aircraft's appearance meets airline and regulatory standards
• Collaborate with team members to complete cleaning tasks efficiently and on time
• Participate in training sessions on new cleaning techniques and safety procedures
• Exemplify Prime Flight customer service and safety standards
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS

• 18 years of age or older
• Eligible to work in Canada
• Communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking)
• 1 Year of Customer Service
• 1 Year of cleaning or maintenance experience
• Knowledge of the Aviation Industry
• Ability to access and interpret information in print and electronically, including the use of electronic devices including IPads/Tablets, Computers, and Mobile Devices
• Effectively communicate with colleagues and clients, both in-person and through electronic means
• Eligible to pass a background check and obtain and maintain a RAIC (Restricted Area Identity Card)
• Airlines are 24/7, so we need our team members to be flexible to work various shifts including nights, weekends and holidays

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/WORKING CONDITIONS MAY INCLUDE:

• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds
• Prolonged standing and walking in an indoor/outdoor environment as applicable
• Must be able to reach with arms and grasp with hands
• Must be able to push, pull
• Must be able to crawl and crouch, at times, in confined tight spaces
• Must be able to bend, stretch, squat, kneel
• Must be able to climb and work at elevated heights
• Exposure to moderate and at times high noise levels
• Exposure to Biohazards and/or Chemicals
• Exposure to outdoor elements
• Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms
• Tasks may involve repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers
• 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); 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)

Prime Flight Aviation Services, Inc. is proudto be an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Prime Flight Aviation Service, Inc. without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical…