Ground Services Attendant (Casual)

Snowbird Aviation Services; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Rise Air in Saskatoon is seeking a Ground Service Attendant to perform ground duties, assist passengers, marshal aircraft, de-ice, clean and prepare aircraft, and manage baggage and cargo on a casual, on-call basis. The role requires a strong safety mindset and the ability to work long hours in varying weather conditions.

The position starts at $19.18 per hour and may involve flexible scheduling. Prior aviation exposure is an asset; candidates must meet health and safety standards and be willing

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 1–2 years of progressive customer service experience.
• Willingness to work on-call, casual hours (0–19 hours per week).
• Able to lift 70 pounds.
• Ability to work long and irregular hours under varying conditions.
• Prior aviation experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist flight crews and customers requiring assistance to board or deplane.
• Safely operate and maintain ground support vehicles and equipment.
• Perform custodial duties around facilities and grounds.
• Marshall aircraft.
• De-ice and anti-ice aircraft.
• Groom and detail aircraft interiors/exterior as needed.
• Handle baggage and cargo, load and unload aircraft.

Skills

Customer service

On-call

Flexible hours

Self-motivated

Positive attitude

Lift 70 lbs

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Employment Type: Casual

The Ground Service Attendant is responsible for providing ground duties including, but not limited to, servicing of aircraft while on the ground, baggage processing, special assistance, cargo acceptance and handling, ground handling, fuelling if applicable at the base, and check-in when required, and to carry out duties in accordance with health, safety and environmental legislation and regulations.

What you'll do

• Assist flight crews and customers requiring assistance to enplane/deplane.
• Safely and efficiently operate and maintain ground support vehicles and equipment required to service aircraft.
• Perform custodial duties in and around all company managed facilities, e.g., recycling, garbage, cleaning hangars and maintaining grounds.
• Marshall aircraft.
• De-ice and anti-ice aircraft.
• Groom and detail aircraft interiors/exteriors as required.
• Handle baggage and cargo, load, and unload aircraft.

What you'll bring

• High school diploma, with one to two years’ progressive customer service experience.
• Flexibility and willingness to work on-call, casual hours (0-19 hours per week).
• Hands-on, self-motivated, and demonstrated positive, can-do attitude.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Class 5 driver’s license.
• Ability to lift 70 pounds
• Ability to work long and sometimes irregular hours under varying weather conditions.
• Previous work experience or training in aviation is considered an asset.

The rate of pay for this role starts at $19.18 per hour.

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility

Rise Air is committed to employment equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility throughout the hiring process. Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process upon request.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Preference is given to qualified Indigenous applicants. As an Indigenous-owned business, we welcome Indigenous people with all levels of education and experience and are dedicated to building a respectful environment for learning, collaboration, and growth.

Land Acknowledgement

We respectfully acknowledge that we are situated on the territories of Indigenous peoples who have occupied these lands for thousands of years, including the First Nations of Treaties 6, 8, and 10, as well as other non-Treaty First Nations and Métis. We recognize that we benefit from the lands. We are dedicated to ensuring that the spirit of reconciliation is honoured and respected.