Airline Ramp Attendant / Baggage Handler

Maintair Aviation Services Ltd; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation service provider in Thunder Bay is seeking a Full-Time Seasonal Ramp Attendant/Baggage Handler. Responsibilities include sorting and unloading baggage, servicing aircraft, and adhering to safety standards. Candidates should be legally entitled to work in Canada and possess a valid driver's license. This position requires teamwork, adaptability, and the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions. Competitive benefits include paid training and allowances.

Benefits

Protective footwear allowance

Provided PPE

Paid training

Qualifications

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Must have valid driver’s license with clean abstract and obtain a clean criminal records check.
• Previous airline and/or freight handling experience would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Sort, load, unload baggage and cargo from flights.
• Service lavatories and potable water per company standards.
• Complete aircraft towing and/or brake riding.

Skills

Team player

Ability to work outdoors

Communication skills in English

Job description

Overview

MAINTAIR AVIATION SERVICES has a long history of providing safe, customer focused aviation services, and as we continue to grow we are currently seeking candidates for FULL-TIME SEASONAL RAMP ATTENDANT / BAGGAGE HANDLER here in Thunder Bay!

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/cleaning.
• 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.
• Perform aircraft deicing as required.
• Perform deice trucking filling and bulk glycol deliveries 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 BTW Coordinator/Manager.
• 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 Restricted Area Pass (RAIC).
• 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.
• Ability to speak, write and understand the English language.
• Previous airline and/or freight handling experience would be an asset.
• Must have excellent team player competencies.
• Must be willing to adapt to the changing nature of aviation.
• Must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Additional Information

• $125.00 per year Protective Footwear Allowance.
• PPE required is provided to employee.
• Returnable deposit on all Uniform Pieces.
• Paid Training
• This position is represented by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
• www.maintair.com