Aircraft Material Handler (YHZ)

Porter Airlines Inc.; Halifax; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Porter Airlines is seeking an Aircraft Material Handler to manage inventory, shipping, and receiving at Halifax Stanfield International Airport. The role involves ensuring safety, teamwork, and excellent customer service while handling aircraft parts and materials. Candidates must have strong organizational skills, a valid driver's license, and the ability to lift heavy items. This position requires flexibility with rotating shifts in a 24/7 operational environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Class G2 or G driver's license with a clean driver’s abstract.
• Able to lift a minimum of 50lbs.
• Previous warehouse or forklift experience considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving of aircraft parts using electronic inventory system.
• Manage shipping of Company Material (COMAT) to/from all outstations.
• Actively participate in Porter’s Safety Management System.

Skills

Organization

Attention to Detail

Communication

Teamwork

Safety Awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Forklift

Job description

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Stores and Inventory Control, the Aircraft Material Handler is responsible for keeping accurate inventory records, shipping and receiving functions, and performing other duties as assigned.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform receiving of aircraft parts using electronic inventory system
• Carrying out shipping of aircraft parts
• Carrying out Dangerous Goods Shipping as required
• Assisting Maintenance, Inventory Control and Planning by picking and issuing aircraft parts
• Returning any unused parts to inventory
• Managing the shipping of Company Material (COMAT) to/from all outstations as well as the aircraft tool control
• Loading/Off-loading of freight from various means of transportation
• Handling AOG requirements after hours and weekends, including creating purchase orders and arranging the logistics of the required aircraft parts
• Arranging all local pick-ups/drop-offs using courier or other approved methods
• Warehousing skids and crates using forklift and hangar racks
• Actively participating in Porter’s Safety Management System (SMS) including, reporting hazards and incidents encountered in daily operations; understand, comply and promote the Company Safety Policy
• Some travel required to Ottawa (YOW) for training, etc.
• Other Duties as assigned

Behavioural Competencies

• Concern for Safety: Identifying hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and taking appropriate action to maintain a safe environment for self and others.

• Teamwork: Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.

• Passenger/Customer Service: Providing service excellence to internal and/or external customers (passengers).

• Initiative: Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise.

• Results Focus: Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent with the organization’s standards.

• Fostering Communication: Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Must be organized and detail oriented
• Must be able to work unsupervised
• Must have a valid Class G2 or G driver's license with a clean driver’s abstract
• Dependability (must have a clear attendance record and reliable on-time reporting)
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs
• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Ability to communicate and correspond clearly and precisely in English
• Able to obtain and retain a Transport Canada Airport Restricted Area Pass
• Able to obtain and retain a Airside Vehicle Operators Permit
• Previous warehouse or forklift experience considered an asset
• Must be available to work 12 hour rotating shifts including days, overnights, weekends, and holidays - *This is a 24/7 operation

Location

Halifax (Halifax Stanfield International Airport - YHZ) #LI-Onsite

Company Description

Since 2006, Porter Airlines has been elevating the experience of economy air travel for every passenger, providing genuine hospitality with style, care and charm. Porter’s fleet of Embraer E195-E2 and De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft serves a North American network from Eastern Canada. Headquartered in Toronto, Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline in the World Airline Star Rating. Visit www.flyporter.com or follow @porterairlines on Instagram, Facebook and X.