Airport Operations Technician

Kelowna International Airport; Kelowna; Vor Ort; CAD 43.000 - 61.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Kelowna International Airport is seeking an Airport Operations Technician (AOT) to provide centralized communications and customer service at the Operations Centre, coordinating airline gate assignments with the control tower.

The role covers groundside and air-side maintenance tasks with an emphasis on proactive safety. Excellent communication, scheduling, and flexibility are essential for this position in Kelowna, BC.

Qualifikationen

• Requires a High School diploma or equivalent and relevant experience.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with strong scheduling ability and flexibility.
• Proficient computer literacy and physical capability to perform duties.

Aufgaben

• Provide centralized communications and customer service at the Operations Centre.
• Coordinate airline gate assignments in liaison with the control tower.
• Support groundside and airside maintenance tasks and the AOS/FF team as required.

Ausbildung

High School diploma or equivalent

Maintenance Driver Operator Certification (MDO)

Aeronautical Restricted Radio Operator’s License

Forklift Certification

WHMIS

Transport Canada Security clearance

Airside Vehicle Operator Permit (AVOP)

BC Driver’s License – Class 3 with Air Brake Endorsement

Jobbeschreibung

Airport Operations Technician

12 months
Join our dynamic team at Kelowna International Airport! Long-term growth leads to business success — and here at Kelowna International Airport – YLW we welcome team members who can help push our vision forward. We’re currently searching for an experienced Airport Operations Technician (AOT) to provide centralized communications and customer service support at the Kelowna International Airport’s Operations Centre, including the coordination of airline gate assignments through contact with the control tower. An AOT performs groundside and air-side maintenance functions that involve equipment operation and various manual tasks, with an emphasis on proactive airport safety. An AOT also supports the Airport Operations Specialist Firefighter (AOS/FF) team as required under the supervision of the AOS/FF Crew Captain.
Help YLW continue to be an Airport of the Future. Our diverse and dynamic team strives to innovate to make things better, work as one team, serve proudly, and lead responsibly. The incumbent works in close collaboration with the members of the operations team and a wide network of internal and external contacts and partners.
You have a High School diploma or equivalent and have experience directly related to the position. This role requires excellence in communications, a focus on customer service, scheduling and work flexibility, computer literacy and the physical ability to perform the duties.
Required qualifications include:

• Maintenance Driver Operator Certification (MDO)
• Aeronautical Restricted Radio Operator’s License
• Forklift Certification
• WHMIS
• Ability to obtain a Transport Canada Security clearance
• Ability to obtain Airside Vehicle Operator Permit (AVOP)
• BC Driver’s License – Class 3 with Air Brake Endorsement

Live, work and play in one of Canada’s fastest growing cities. Kelowna boasts miles of lake access, public areas and outdoor recreation opportunities, a vibrant downtown and cultural scene, healthy and connected neighbourhoods, and a world-renowned College and University. You’re only a quick link to the world via the Kelowna International Airport. Grow your career in an organization that supports employee work-life balance, and career and professional development. This non-exempt position offers a wage of $37.69 per hour.