Airport Operations Specialist

Loomex Group; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A North American service provider is seeking an Airport Operations Specialist for Peterborough Regional Airport. The role involves maintaining airport grounds, operating heavy machinery, and supporting emergency responses. Candidates must have a secondary education and a valid driver's license. The position is full-time, with a starting rate of $23 per hour. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply and ask questions regarding the role.

Qualifications

• Valid 'D' Driver’s License with 'Z' brake endorsement or Heavy Equipment Operator’s Certificate.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Clean drivers’ abstract is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for maintenance activities.
• Perform repairs and maintenance to buildings and airport property.
• Conduct airfield inspections and assist with emergency responses.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to analyze situations

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

Grade 12 secondary school education

Tools

Heavy machinery

Chainsaw

Power tools

Job description

Overview

Become Our Airport Operations Specialist

Who we are

The Loomex Group is a North American group of companies that provides strategic, operational, and tactical services for clients across Canada and the United States. Our clients include airports and aerospace industries, emergency services providers, private corporations, institutions, communities, and all levels of government.

About this role

The Loomex Group is actively seeking candidates for the position of airport operations specialist at Peterborough Regional Airport with occasional shifts supporting Kawartha Lakes Municipal Airport.

Reporting to the Airport Manager; this position will support the day-to-day operations; maintenance of the grounds, vehicles and facilities; as well as the site safety of the airports. Operating both hand tools and heavy machinery for grounds maintenance, you will also assist with occasional duties relating to emergency response, special events, and security.

The rate for this role is $23 an hour.

What you’ll do

• Operate heavy equipment including tractors and attachments, loader, snow blower, sweeper, and single and tandem axle trucks for winter and summer maintenance activities including grass cutting, vegetation control, and snow clearing.
• Performing and recording repairs and maintenance to buildings, equipment, and airport property
• Use of chainsaw, hand and power tools
• Attend and participate in airport training and safety programs
• Provide Unicom advisories to air traffic and escort persons/vehicles airside
• Perform airfield/runway inspections, wildlife inspections and control
• Assist with emergency response, special events, security
• Customer Service
• Periodic days working at Kawartha Lakes Municipal Airport.

What you’ll bring to the table

• Grade 12 secondary school education
• Valid “D” Driver’s License with “Z” brake endorsement/Heavy Equipment Operator’s Certificate, or equivalent experience is an asset
• Communication skills, written and verbal, to respond to customers, and to interpret instructions and procedural manuals.
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to analyze situations in order to problem-solve effectively
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Clean drivers’ abstract
• Criminal Record Check Level 2

Qualifications considered an asset

• TP312E course or equivalent experience
• Firearms Possession and Acquisition Permit
• Current C.P.R. and First Aid training
• Previous aviation experience
• Restricted Aeronautical Radiotelephone Operator’s License
• Chainsaw Certification

Working conditions

This is a full-time, permanent position expected to be scheduled for 40 hours a week. There may be some required overtime based on specific needs in the evening or mornings and on weekends based on specific needs. Because of the nature of the work, applicants must be within a one hour commute of Peterborough Regional Airport.

We are currently accepting applications. Please reach out if you have any questions about this position.

The Loomex Group is an equal opportunity employer. This means that we are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We genuinely believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will become.

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. To put it simply: At The Loomex Group, everyone is welcome.

Our goal is to ensure that each member of our team feels supported and valued and that our workplace is a space where everyone can thrive and contribute to our success.

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request and will be provided in accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Canadian Labour Code. Please reach out to [e-mail] if you require this type of accommodation.