Aircraft Detailer

Company
Vista Global
Job Location
United Kingdom, Europe
Job Role
Airport Operations
Contract Type
Full-Time
Salary
Posted Date
2026-03-27
Job Expiry Date
2026-04-26
Qualification
High School

Your Responsibilities


  • Responsible for providing a thorough, efficient and professional detailing service including but not limited to light aircraft interior cleaning, deep aircraft interior cleaning, leather cleaning and reconditioning, carpet extraction, cleaning and spot removal, brightwork polishing and finishing, and aircraft paint restoration, polishing and cutting back.


Interior Detail – cabin area – clean seats, windows, window shades, seat frames, seating trays, personal monitors, cup holders, vacuum under seating area and centre aisle.

 

Exterior Detail – clean exterior passenger fuselage entrance way and window, clean wings, flaps and leading edge, clean rear fuselage, stabilizer and elevators, clean front fuselage and cockpit windshields, clean landing gear, gear compartment and engine rear thrust reverser area.

 

Bright Work – able to use orbital machining buffer after training, polish and shine all leading edges and metallic surfaces.

 

Cutting back – scratch removal and corrosion removal.


  • Must become familiar with various aircraft and the detailing requirements of each.
  • Responsible for the correct use and care of company equipment.
  • Must work in accordance with all company policies, procedures and processes - always giving special consideration to health & safety.
  • Must ensure that working area and hangar is left clean, tidy and safe post any detailing activities.
  • Any other task in line with the role as required by VAMF in order to provide a full and efficient aircraft detailing service.


Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience


Essential:


  • Full, clean UK driving license.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
  • Able to work well as part of a team.
  • Good Time Management skills.
  • Awareness and understanding of health and safety in the workplace and individual responsibilities in this regard.


Desirable:


  • PC Literate to enable use of Microsoft Office to a basic level.
  • Knowledge of ‘Human Factors’, human performance and limitations.
  • Able to understand work orders, work cards and refer to and use applicable maintenance data.


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