Ground Handler

Executive Aviation; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading aviation services provider is seeking a Ground Handler at Nanaimo Airport. The role requires flexibility for shift work and involves various responsibilities such as operating ground equipment and servicing aircraft. Candidates must have physical stamina and comply with safety regulations. Join a dynamic team and enjoy attractive wage ranges and benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Flight benefits with partnered airlines

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand, lift, bend, crouch, kneel and push and pull for extended periods of time.
• A physical ability to consistently lift up to 70 lbs/32kgs.
• Must wear safety wear – steel toe boots, reflective vest, and hearing protection.

Responsibilities

• Ensure airline procedures are followed in line with Transport Canada regulations.
• Drive and operate ground service equipment.
• Marshall/wing-walk aircraft to gate.
• Sort, load and offload guest baggage.
• Service aircraft water and lavatories.

Skills

Flexibility

Physical stamina

Reliability

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to take off and start a new and exciting career in the aviation industry? Our operation in Victoria keeps growing and provides our team members with an amazing opportunity to work with many different airline partners. Do you love airplanes, enjoy working under tight deadlines, and go above and beyond? If you love to travel and want to travel at discounted rates, and you are reliable and flexible, apply to join Executive Aviation as a Ground Handler at the Nanaimo Airport. We are looking for hands-on people with flexible availability who love working with airplanes. We offer a great paid training program. This role reports directly to the Ramp Lead.

What do we offer?

Executive Aviation is proud to have very progressive wage ranges with lots of earning potential. The range of salary for this position is $19.15 - $22.10/hour. We offer comprehensive Health benefits for all part- and full-time team members. We also have fantastic flight benefits with the airlines that we support. We want to see you grow and reach your goals! The sky's the limit with Executive Aviation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure airline procedures are followed in line with the rules and regulations of Transport Canada
• Drive and operate ground service equipment
• Marshall/wing-walk aircraft to gate
• Sort, load and offload guest baggage in accordance with load plan
• Deliver guest baggage to claim area and unload onto conveyor system
• Service aircraft water and lavatories
• Inspect ramp areas for debris and remove/dispose of when found
• Grooms aircraft – clean whole cabin, galleys, lavatories, restock lavatory with supplies
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Personal flexibility to work shift work which includes early mornings, days, late evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Must be able to stand, lift, bend, crouch, kneel and push and pull for extended periods of time
• A physical ability to consistently lift up to 70 lbs/32kgs
• Must be willing to work outside in all types of weather
• Must wear safety wear – steel toe boots (green patch), reflective vest, and hearing protection
• An ability to meet all conditions of employment:
  • Restricted Area pass issued by Transport Canada
  • A criminal background check
  • Hold a valid driver’s license with a clean driver abstract