Aircraft Material Handler (YTZ)

Porter Airlines Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Porter Airlines is seeking an Aircraft Material Handler to manage the handling and issuing of aircraft material, maintain accurate inventory records, and support shipping and receiving functions at Toronto’s Billy Bishop airport.

Responsibilities include transactions in the AMOS system, picking and issuing parts for overnight work packs, coordinating urgent AOG shipments, and working with Maintenance, Inventory Control, and Receiving Inspectors to ensure smooth stores operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be proficient with Google or Microsoft Office Suite (Gmail, Word, Excel).
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including days, overnights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform AMOS transactions for aircraft parts and tools.
• Assist Maintenance and Inventory Control by picking and issuing parts for overnight work packs.
• Liaise with Technical Records to correct discrepancies with unserviceable material.
• Ship aircraft material domestically and internationally using carrier services; handle Dangerous Goods as needed.
• Coordinate urgent AOG material shipments to outstations and manage COMAT transfers.
• Load/unload freight using forklift and pallet trucks; arrange local pickups/drop-offs.
• Work with Receiving Inspectors and Logistics Coordinators to ensure smooth stores operations.
• Participate in Porter’s SMS and promote safety policies.

Skills

Forklift operation

Excel proficiency

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AMOS inventory system

Gmail

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Network Warehouse Operations, the Aircraft Material Handler is responsible for the handling and issuing of all aircraft material, keeping accurate inventory records, as well as shipping and receiving functions.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performing all transactions of aircraft parts and tools using our electronic inventory system (AMOS)
• Assisting Maintenance, Inventory Control and Planning by picking and issuing aircraft parts for overnight work packs
• Liaise with Technical Records to correct any discrepancies with unserviceable material
• Carrying out shipping of aircraft material to both domestic and international locations using Purolator, FedEx, DHL etc. and perform any Dangerous Goods shipping as required
• Coordinate the expedited shipping of urgent AOG aircraft material to any outstation in our network as required
• Managing the shipping of Company Material (COMAT) to/from all outstations on-board our own aircraft
• Loading/off-loading of freight from various means of transportation, including the use of a forklift and pallet trucks
• Arranging local pick-ups/drop-offs using couriers or other approved methods after hours
• Assisting the Administrator, Inventory Control with weekly, monthly and annual inventory cycle counts as required
• Delivering time sensitive aircraft material to the Ramp Maintenance Line Office, or to aircraft on the gate
• Carrying out receiving in AMOS of any urgent AOG aircraft material that arrives after hours
• Work closely with the Receiving Inspectors, Tooling & Logistics Coordinators to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of all Stores functions
• 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
• Other Duties as assigned by the Manager or Supervisor, Stores & Inventory Control

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 Google or Microsoft Office Suite including Gmail, Word, and Excel
• Must be organized, detail oriented and be able to multitask
• Must be able to work unsupervised
• Must have a valid Class 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
• Must be able to obtain a Transport Canada Airport Restricted Area Pass (RAIC) and Airside Vehicle Operator Permit (AVOP) within 6 months of employment
• Must be available to work 12 hour rotating shifts including days, overnights, weekends, and holidays - *This is a 24/7 operation

Location

Toronto (Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport - YTZ)

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 North America, including a coast-to-coast domestic Canadian network, the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. 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.