Airport Tow Supervisor - YYC

Unifi Aviation, LLC; Calgary; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight privileges after 30 days

Bi-Weekly pay

Paid time off – 2 weeks

$300 HAS/PSA

Exclusive discounts

Annual performance bonuses

Job summary

Unifi Aviation Canada, Inc. is seeking a Tow Team Supervisor to ensure safe aircraft movement on the airfield.

You will work with Dispatch Coordinators, Duty Managers, and Supervisors to meet safety and performance metrics, and to deliver a high-quality guest experience. The role emphasizes safety, operational excellence, and teamwork with responsibilities including leading the tow team, conducting safety briefings, coordinating with customers, and ensuring pre-operational checks for equipment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent education.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to obtain a fully cleared Restricted Area Identification Card.
• Must be able to obtain a YYC D/A AVOP.
• Possess a valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team responsible for aircraft movement on the airfield and hangars.
• Ensure safety of aircraft and personnel during towing.
• Update task status using allocation software.
• Delegate and prioritize aircraft movement with Dispatch Supervisors.
• Lead safety briefings and conduct risk assessments.
• Conduct quality inspections.
• Oversee Tow Team during shift to ensure safe, on-time movements.
• Ensure pre-operational inspections for equipment are completed.
• Verify aircraft has required equipment after parking.
• Liaise with customer control center to meet movement priorities.
• Coordinate towbarless tractors and arrange maintenance checks.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership experience

Detail oriented

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma / GED

Tools

Allocation software

Job description

Unifi has decades of experience in the aviation services industry. We continue to innovate, adapt, and grow by leaning on our experience and expertise in airline ground services. Our vision is to be the most respected company by providing exceptional experience getting aircraft and passengers to their destination safely.

We are seeking individuals to join our growing team who are passionate, have integrity, and have empathy for how their words and decisions affect our employees, customers, and partners. Join our team and see where the flight benefits take you.

Job Summary:

The Tow Team Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the safe movement of the airline partner’s aircraft and will work closely with our Dispatch Coordinators, Duty Managers, and fellow Supervisors, to ensure all assigned tasks are completed, meeting our operational performance metrics. There is a strong emphasis on safety, operational excellence, and guest experience.

• Flight Privileges : Offered after 30 days for employees and eligible family members!
• Bi- Weekly pay for hourly employees , with daily access to earned wages.
• Paid time off – 2 weeks paid off, statutory holidays.
• $300 available for HAS/PSA.
• Exclusive discounts and additional wellness programs.
• Eligible to receive annual performance bonuses as additional compensation.

Job Duties:

• Lead a team who are responsible for Aircraftmovement on the airfield and the airline partner’s hangars.
• Responsible for safety of aircraft andpersonalwhile towing.
• Updating task status using Unifi’s allocation software.
• Delegate and prioritize aircraft movement with the support of Dispatch Supervisors and Duty Managers.
• Lead safety briefings and conduct risk assessments.
• Conduct quality inspections.
• Responsible for the Tow Team on your shift, ensuring all movements are completed safely and on-time .
• Ensure Pre-Operational Inspections for all equipment used during the shift are completed.
• Ensure aircraft has the equipment required once parked.
• Liaise with the customer’s control center to ensure aircraft movement priority is met.
• Liaise with the customer’s technical operations team to ensure they have aircraft moved to/from the hangars.
• Coordinate a fleet of towbarless tractors, ensuring they are cared for and the essential maintenance checks are arranged

Qualifications:

• High School diploma , GED or equivalent education.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to obtain a fully cleared Restricted Area Identification Card.
• Must be able to obtain a YYC D/A AVOP.
• Possess a valid Driver’s License .

Preferred Qualifications:

• One + year of experience inaviationground operations.
• Strong understanding of aviation regulations and safety standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership experience with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills.

Physical requirements :

• Must be able to frequently l ift , greater than 70lbs a nd constantly lift up to 70 lbs; Constantly p ush , p ull up to 70 lbs; and constantly w alk , s tand, r each a bove s houlder, c limb , c rawl, s toop, s quat, k neel, & b end.

Working conditions:

• Must be able to work in rotating shifts and hours, nights, weekends and holidays, overtime.
• Must be able and open to work in outside weather conditions which may include severe seasonal elements .

"Unifi is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color , ancestry, religion, sex, national, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or veteran status."

Unifi Aviation Canada, Inc. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and accessible work environment.

“EOE, including disability/military veterans”

Unifi Aviation Canada, Inc . As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and accessible work environment.