Ground Handler
- Kamloops, BC, Canada
The range of salary for this position is $18.40-$21.45/hour. · Full-time
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- The range of salary for this position is $18.40-$21.45/hour.
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Original job description
Are you ready to take off and start a new and exciting career in the aviation industry? If so, we want to chat with you!
Do you love airplanes? Are you a strong team member and enjoy the satisfaction of completing tasks under tight deadlines? Would you say that going above and beyond is in your DNA? Do you love to travel and want to travel even more at discounted rates? Does the opportunity to provide ground service support to some of Canada’s best airlines appeal to you? Are you someone who is known for reliability and flexibility?
If you've answered yes to any of these questions, then... Come join us! Executive Aviation is hiring Ground Handlers for our Kamloops Below the Wing team at the Kamloops Airport (YKA). This role reports directly to an amazing Shift Lead who is there to support you.
What do we offer?
Executive Aviation is proud to have very progressive wage ranges with lots of earning potential. The range of salary for this position is $18.40-$21.45/hour. We offer comprehensive Health benefits for all part- and full-time team members. We also have fantastic flight benefits with the airlines that we support. We want to see you grow and reach your goals! The sky's the limit with Executive Aviation.
Responsibilities
- Ensure airline procedures are followed in line with the rules and regulations of Transport Canada
- Drive and operate ground service equipment
- Marshall/wing-walk aircraft to gate
- Sort, load and offload guest baggage in accordance with load plan
- Deliver guest baggage to claim area and unload onto conveyor system
- Service aircraft water and lavatories
- Inspect ramp areas for debris and remove/dispose of when found
- Grooms aircraft – clean whole cabin, galleys, lavatories, restock lavatory with supplies
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Personal flexibility to work shift work which includes early mornings, days, late evenings, weekends and/or holidays
- Must be able to stand, lift, bend, crouch, kneel and push and pull for extended periods of time
- A physical ability to consistently lift up to 70 lbs/32kgs
- Must be willing to work outside in all types of weather
- Must wear safety wear – steel toe boots (green patch), reflective vest, and hearing protection
- An ability to meet all conditions of employment:
- Restricted Area pass issued by Transport Canada
- A criminal background check
- Hold a valid BC driver’s license with a clear drivers abstract
More about this job
Responsibilities
Operate ground service equipment and support aircraft turnaround, including marshalling, wing walking, and sorting, loading, unloading, and delivering guest baggage. Service and groom aircraft, inspect ramp areas for debris, and follow airline procedures and Transport Canada regulations.
Requirements
Applicants must be flexible to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays, and able to perform physically demanding tasks, including consistently lifting up to 70 pounds. They must work outdoors in all weather, wear required safety equipment, hold a valid BC driver's license with a clear driving record, and meet Transport Canada restricted-area pass and criminal background check requirements.
Skills
- Ground Handling
- Ground Service Equipment Operation
- Aircraft Marshalling
- Wing Walking
- Baggage Sorting
- Baggage Loading and Unloading
- Aircraft Water and Lavatory Servicing
- Aircraft Cabin Cleaning
- Safety Compliance
- Teamwork
- Reliability
- Flexibility
- Physical Stamina
- Debris Inspection and Removal
Benefits
- Health Benefits
- Discounted Flight Benefits
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Ground Handling
- Below The Wing
- Kamloops Airport
- Transport Canada
- Ground Service Equipment
- Aircraft Marshalling
- Wing Walking
- Guest Baggage
- Load Plan
- Aircraft Water Service
- Lavatory Service
- Aircraft Grooming
- Cabin Cleaning
- Ramp Safety
- Debris Removal
- Restricted Area Pass
- Criminal Background Check
- BC Driver's License
- Clear Driver's Abstract
- Steel-Toe Boots
- Reflective Vest
- Hearing Protection