Aircraft Weight and Balance Agent (Load Planner)

Jazz Aviation; Sainte-Sophie-d'Halifax; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee travel programs

Retirement savings programs

Health and wellness package

Job summary

Jazz Aviation is hiring an Aircraft Weight and Balance Agent (Load Planner) in Sainte-Sophie-d'Halifax to manage passenger and cargo placement. The role involves load planning, weight calculation, and ensuring safety protocols.

Joining our team offers exclusive travel programs and a competitive health and retirement benefits package to secure your financial well-being.

Jazz fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, committed to creating equitable opportunities for all employees.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well under pressure in a team environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Effective and confident delivery of information.

Responsibilities

• Aircraft load planning.
• Calculation of aircraft weight and balance.
• Managing the company table priority of load.
• Planning dangerous goods.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Basic math skills

Job description

Jazz is hiring an Aircraft Weight and Balance Agent (Load Planner)!

All necessary training will be provided! Enjoy access to our full benefits package, including travel privileges on the Air Canada Network!

The opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Payload, the Aircraft Weight and Balance Agent (Load Planner) will be responsible for providing placement of passengers, baggage and cargo on the aircraft for the purpose of weight and balance.

Key responsibilities

• Aircraft load planning;
• Calculation of aircraft weight and balance;
• Managing the company table priority of load;
• Planning dangerous goods;
• Perform duties in accordance with established policies and procedures while giving primary consideration to personal safety, and the safety of co-workers and customers;
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.

Required qualifications

• Familiarity with personal computers;
• Ability to work well under pressure in a team environment;
• Ability to work varying shifts;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills;
• Basic math skills;
• Clear and concise verbal communication;
• Effective and confident delivery of information.

Preferred qualifications

• Previous aviation experience.

Benefits of joining our award-winning team

• Enjoy exclusive employee travel programs across the Air Canada network, giving you and your family access to incredible destinations.
• Secure your long-term financial well-being with our competitive, employer-supported retirement savings programs (defined contribution pension plan or voluntary group RRSP) for permanent employees.
• Benefit from a comprehensive health and wellness package, including health, dental, life, and accident insurance to keep you and your loved ones protected.

About Jazz Aviation LP

Jazz Aviation LP (Jazz) is Canada’s largest regional airline and Air Canada’s primary Air Canada Express operator, connecting people and communities to approximately 70 destinations across North America.

With over 4,200 dedicated professionals, Jazz fosters a workplace united by purpose and supported by programs and policies that promote safety, diversity, and wellness. Jazz is proud to be recognized for its strong commitment to people and culture. Visit our Company Awards and Recognition page to learn more about the honours we've earned.

Join our award-winning team and be part of shaping the future of regional aviation!

Our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility

We strive to make our workplace accessible and inclusive. To support your success, we can provide accommodations for people with disabilities, such as adjustments or assistive measures to remove barriers during the recruitment process. If you require any accessibility support, please contact us at [e-mail].

Jazz values diversity and we empower our employees to foster an internal culture of inclusion. Jazz is committed to providing equitable opportunities for employment and career advancement and we will continuously work to create inclusive and accessible work environments to maximize individual potential as well as psychological health and safety. Meeting the needs of passengers is critical to our success and we recognize the importance of a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve.