Airport Operations Technician

City of Kelowna; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic municipal organization in Canada is seeking an Airport Operations Technician at Kelowna International Airport. This role is instrumental in providing centralized communications and customer service, coordinating gate assignments, and ensuring proactive airport safety. The ideal candidate should possess essential certifications, excellent communication skills, and customer service experience. This position supports work-life balance and offers a competitive wage of $37.69 per hour.

Benefits

Career and professional development

Employee work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in a role related to airport operations and maintenance.
• Excellence in communications and customer service.
• Computer literacy and physical ability to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide centralized communications and customer service support.
• Coordinate airline gate assignments with the control tower.
• Support the AOS/FF team as required.
• Perform groundside and air-side maintenance functions.

Skills

Maintenance Driver Operator Certification (MDO)

Aeronautical Restricted Radio Operator’s License

Forklift Certification

WHMIS

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

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Airport Operations Technician

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 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.

For full position details and to apply online, please visit kelowna.ca/careers by January 7, 2025