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aircraft groomer

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Aircraft groomers clean aircraft cabins and airplanes after usage. They vacuum or sweep the interior of cabin, brush debris from seats, and arrange seat belts. They clean trash and debris from seat pockets and arranged in-flight magazines, safety cards, and sickness bags. They also clean galleys and lavatories.

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Competences
19
Groups
2
Essential
10
Optional
9

Competences and skills

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Essential skills and competences 10 competences

Occupation specific

2 competences
inspect aircraft cleanliness

Conduct inspections to ensure the aircraft is clean; inspect whether refuse has been removed, whether the seats are arranged properly, and the cleanliness of galleys and lavatories.

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report anomalies in aircraft interiors

Identify flaws within the interior of aircraft, such as seats and lavatories, etc., and report them to control manager according to safety procedures.

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Sector-specific

3 competences
ensure public safety and security

Implement the relevant procedures, strategies and use the proper equipment to promote local or national security activities for the protection of data, people, institutions, and property.

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follow ethical code of conduct in transport services

Carry out transport services according to accepted principles of right and wrong. This includes principles of fairness, transparency, and impartiality.

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vacuum surfaces

Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust and small particles from floors, drapes, carpets or furniture.

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Cross-sector

5 competences
communicate verbal instructions

Communicate transparent instructions. Ensure that messages are understood and followed correctly.

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comply with checklists

Follow checklists and ensure compliance with all the items included in them.

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follow hygienic procedures during food processing

Ensure a clean working space according to hygienic standards in the food processing industry.

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perform cleaning duties

Perform cleaning duties such as waste removal, vacuuming, emptying bins, and general cleaning of the working area. Cleaning activities should follow health and safety regulations if required.

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sort waste

Manually or automatically sort waste by separating it into its different elements.

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Optional skills and competences 9 competences

Occupation specific

0 competences

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Sector-specific

2 competences
perform manual work autonomously

Show the ability to pursue basic manual tasks without the help or assistance of others, not needing supervision or guidance, and taking responsibility for one's actions.

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work in an aviation team

Work confidently in a group in general aviation services, in which each individual operates in their own area of responsibility to reach a common goal, such as a good customer interaction, air safety, and aircraft maintenance.

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Cross-sector

7 competences
act reliably

Proceed in a way that one can be relied on or depended on.

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follow verbal instructions

Have the ability to follow spoken instructions received from colleagues. Strive to understand and clarify what is being requested.

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follow written instructions

Follow written directions in order to perform a task or carry out a step-by-step procedure.

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lift heavy weights

Lift heavy weights and apply ergonomic lifting techniques to avoid damaging the body.

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manage cleaning activities

Oversee cleaning activities undertaken by employees.

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manage health and safety standards

Oversee all personnel and processes to comply with health, safety and hygiene standards. Communicate and support alignment of these requirements with the company's health and safety programmes.

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use different communication channels

Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.

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