Ground Handler

Executive Aviation; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the aviation sector is seeking enthusiastic Ground Handlers to join their team at Vancouver Airport. This exciting role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with various airline partners while enjoying the thrill of the aviation world. Ideal candidates will thrive in a dynamic environment, showcasing their reliability and flexibility. With a competitive wage range and fantastic flight benefits, this role promises not just a job, but a pathway to grow and achieve your career aspirations. If you're ready to take off into a rewarding career, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid training program

Flight benefits

Flexible scheduling

Qualifications

• Must be able to work flexible shifts including early mornings and weekends.
• Physical ability to lift up to 70 lbs consistently.

Responsibilities

• Ensure airline procedures are followed according to Transport Canada regulations.
• Drive and operate ground service equipment.
• Sort, load, and offload guest baggage.

Skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

Valid driver’s license

Criminal background check

Tools

Ground service equipment

Job description

Are you ready to take off and start a new and exciting career in the aviation industry? If so, we want to chat with you! Our operation in Vancouver keeps growing and provides our team members with an amazing opportunity to work with many different airline partners!

Do you love airplanes? Are you a strong team member and enjoy the satisfaction of completing a task under tight deadlines? Would you say that going above and beyond is in your DNA? Do you love to travel and want to travel even more at discounted rates? Does the opportunity to provide ground service support to some of Canada’s best airlines appeal to you? Are you someone who is known for reliability and flexibility?

If you answered ‘Yes!’ to any of our questions, then apply and come join us! Executive Aviation is looking for Ground Handlers to work at the Vancouver Airport.

This is a contract role that will start on May 26th, 2025, and last approximately 4 months, ending on September 10th, 2025. We are looking for hands-on people who have flexible availability and 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 offers progressive wage ranges with lots of earning potential, ranging from $18.00 to $22.00/hour. We provide comprehensive health benefits for all part- and full-time team members. Additionally, we have fantastic flight benefits with the airlines 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
• Marshal/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
• Groom aircraft – clean the whole cabin, galleys, lavatories, restock lavatory with supplies
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Personal flexibility to work shift work including early mornings, days, late evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to stand, lift, bend, crouch, kneel, push, and pull for extended periods
• Physical ability to lift up to 70 lbs/32kgs consistently
• Willingness to work outside in all weather conditions
• Wearing safety gear – steel toe boots (green patch), reflective vest, hearing protection
• Meet all employment conditions:
• Restricted Area pass issued by Transport Canada
• Criminal background check
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driver abstract