Airline Ramp Attendant / Baggage Handler

Maintair Aviation Services; Brandon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An aviation ground handling company located in Manitoba seeks a Part-Time Ramp Attendant/Baggage Handler. Responsibilities include loading and unloading baggage, servicing aircraft, and adhering to safety standards. Applicants should have good communication skills, be team-oriented, and adaptable to changing conditions. This position offers protective footwear allowance, uniform provisions, paid training, and access to staff flight travel benefits. If you enjoy a dynamic work environment, this role is ideal for you.

Benefits

Protective Footwear Allowance

Paid Training

Access to staff flight travel benefits

Qualifications

• Must be able to apply and secure an Airport Security Pass.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Must have valid driver’s license with clean abstract.
• Must have excellent team player competencies.
• Ability to speak, write and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Sort, load, unload baggage and cargo from flights.
• Service lavatories and potable water per company standards.
• Marshall aircraft to and from gate, parking stands.
• Attend all required training sessions and successfully complete training courses.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Team player competencies

Flexibility in adapting

Detail-oriented

Job description

MAINTAIR AVIATION SERVICES has a 35+ year history of providing safe, best in class aviation ground handling services. With a current team of 200, working across 5 airports in Eastern Canada, as we grow west into Manitoba, we are currently seeking candidates for PART TIME RAMP ATTENDANT / BAGGAGE HANDLER based in Brandon, Manitoba.

Shifts Available:

Monday to Sunday 11 am till 2 pm

JOB SUMMARY

Ramp Attendants work under the direction of the Station Leadership to ensure all aspects of aircraft handling are completed safely according to specific company policies & procedures. Safety, attention to detail, following company procedures, and team work are key components to being a successful ramp attendant. The ideal candidate must possess verbal & written communication skills, be energetic, outgoing, understanding and accepting of change. He/She must also be flexible and able to deal with the adapting nature of aviation. If you enjoy a great team, where each day presents new challenges and opportunities, this position is for you!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sort, load, unload baggage and cargo from flights.
• Service lavatories and potable water per company standards.
• Connect, disconnect ground power/bridge power from Aircraft.
• Marshall aircraft to and from gate, parking stands.
• Wing walk arrivals and departures.
• Operate belt loaders, baggage tractors and carts.
• Complete aircraft grooming.
• Complete aircraft towing and/or brake riding.
• Complete daily inspection of operating equipment.
• Complete equipment deficiency reports as required.
• Snow removal, equipment cleaning, housekeeping as required.
• Attend all required training sessions and successfully complete training courses.
• Actively participate in company safety programs.
• Work as a team member in a safe, efficient, professional manner.
• Adhere to published uniform standards and requirements.
• Follow all safety guidelines and safe workplace procedures.
• Take direction from ramp shift leads/supervisors and Station Manager or Coordinator.
• Complete customer baggage and/or cargo deliveries as required.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to apply and secure an Airport Security Pass
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Must have valid driver’s license with clean abstract & obtain a clean criminal records check prior to offer.
• Previous airline and/or freight handling experience would be an asset.
• Must be willing to adapt to the changing nature of aviation.
• Must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must have excellent team player competencies.
• Ability to speak, write and understand the English language.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• $125.00 per year Protective Footwear Allowance.
• PPE required is provided to employee.
• Returnable deposit on all Uniform Pieces.
• Paid Training.
• Access to staff flight travel benefits.