airport services manager

City of Kelowna; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional airport authority is seeking an experienced Airport Operations Technician to join the team at Kelowna International Airport. The ideal candidate will provide centralized communications and customer service support, perform essential maintenance functions, and collaborate closely with operations staff. Required qualifications include a High School diploma, several certifications including Maintenance Driver Operator Certification, and a focus on proactive airport safety. This is a full-time, permanent position offering $37.69 per hour, with applications due by January 7, 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience directly related to the position.
• Ability to obtain Transport Canada Security clearance.
• Ability to obtain Airside Vehicle Operator Permit (AVOP).

Responsibilities

• Provide centralized communications and customer service support.
• Perform groundside and air-side maintenance functions.
• Coordinate airline gate assignments.

Skills

Excellence in communications

Customer service focus

Work flexibility

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Aeronautical Restricted Radio Operator’s License

Forklift Certification

Maintenance Driver Operator Certification (MDO)

Job description

Airport Operations Technician

Job Details

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

• Location: Kelowna, BC
• Work location: On site
• Salary: $37.69 per hour
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment
• Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Vacancies: 1
• Source: CivicJobs.ca #109786

Advertised until

2026-01-07