Ramp Agent

GAT Airline Ground Support; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An airline ground support company in Yellowknife is looking for Ramp Agents responsible for facilitating the turnaround of aircraft. Duties include loading and unloading luggage, servicing aircraft, and ensuring safety procedures are followed. Candidates must be authorized to work in Canada, hold a valid driver's license, and have the physical ability to lift up to 50lbs. This role requires flexibility in working hours, including nights and weekends.

Benefits

Air Canada flight passes

Paid training

Advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50lbs (23kg).
• Obtain necessary airport and/or Transport Canada security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the turnaround of aircraft.
• Load and unload luggage and freight.
• Service aircraft including lavatories and portable water.
• Comply with safety procedures and airline policies.
• Communicate with flight crew and ground personnel.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Overview

Summary:

Air Canada flight passes!!! 5 per year can be used for 5 trips individually OR you can use them for family members travelling with you. Westjet Flight Passes!! Paid Training!! Advancement opportunties!!

Ramp Agents are responsible for facilitating the turnaround of aircraft (arrivals and departures). Ramp Agents, under the guidance of Lead GSA’s direct aircraft into the gate, load, unload and sort all luggage and freight, de-ice the aircraft, service lavatories, fill the aircraft’s portable water supply and direct the aircraft during gate push-back.

Job Duties

• Responsible for maintaining safety and security of the ramp at all times.
• Assist in ramp set up and storage of equipment and baggage.
• Actively participates in the Safety Management System. (SMS)
• Marshal aircraft on the ramp, includes directing, assisting and parking all arriving, departing and towed aircraft
• Responsible for courteous, prompt, accurate and careful handling of customer baggage and airfreight (if applicable), including loading and offloading aircraft, sorting and transfer of baggage to carousels.
• Service aircraft as needed i.e. aircraft lavatories, potable water fills, cabin grooming and deicing.
• Observe safe ground-handling procedures and maintenance of ground service equipment, including the performance of equipment checks.
• Comply with all safety procedures and airline policies.
• Constantly communicate with flight crew personnel and other ground personnel.
• Actively participate in SA’s Safety Management System (SMS) including reporting hazard and incidents encountered in daily operations. Understand, comply with and promote the company Safety Policy.
• Participate in training to comprehend, implement, and maintain all quality objectives as stated in our Quality Management System to ensure delivery of desired levels of operational safety and security.
• All employees are responsible for ensuring quality control in their own activities.
• Cooperate fully with Inspectors to achieve quality inspection commitments.
• Participate in training to comprehend, implement, and maintain all quality objectives as stated in our Quality Management System to ensure delivery of desired levels of operational safety and security.
• All employees are responsible for ensuring quality control in their own activities.
• Cooperate fully with Inspectors to achieve quality inspection commitments.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work on a permanent basis in Canada.
• Obtain a clear criminal record.
• Ability to obtain necessary airport and/or Transport Canada security clearances.
• Must be capable of lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50lbs (23kg) on a regular basis.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and varying schedules.
• Must successfully complete airline specific training programs and recertification.

Core Competencies

• Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently.
• Operate Ground Service Equipment in a safe and respectful manner.
• Able to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines.
• Attention to detail in all areas of work.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.