Ramp Lead - YYZ - DA LICENSE REQUIRED

Menzies Aviation; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated ramp agents to join their dynamic team in Mississauga. This role involves unloading and loading luggage, freight, and cargo on commercial aircraft while operating specialized equipment. Ideal candidates will possess a strong sense of reliability and the ability to handle heavy lifting in various weather conditions. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working outdoors, this opportunity offers the chance to contribute significantly to airport operations and ensure seamless service for passengers and crew alike. Join a company that values teamwork and dedication!

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and legally able to work in Canada.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Move cargo and baggage on and off aircraft and transport it.
• Oversee a crew of 3-5 agents and brief them before flights.
• Ensure safe push back and communicate with the flight crew.

Skills

Reliability

Heavy lifting

Communication in English

Flexibility for variable shifts

Ability to work outdoors

Prior ramp experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Motorized equipment

Job description

Leading a team, unloading and loading of luggage, freight and cargo on and off commercial aircraft. Driving and operating specialized equipment and commercial vehicles. Position requires: heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, and stretching.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Move cargo and baggage on and off aircraft and transport it between aircraft, airport terminals, air cargo facilities, and other aircraft.
• Operate motorized equipment.
• Read and interpret aircraft weight and balance loading instructions, hazardous material identification labels, aircraft loading manifests, and baggage and cargo routing tags.
• Oversees a crew of 3-5 agents.
• Briefs crew before flights on bag loads, positions to take and how flight will work.
• Responsible for safe push back and communications with the flight crew during push back.
• Responsible for all flight crew/gate crew paperwork before and after departure.
• Oversees all operations at their gate/flight.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Must be at least 18 years of age and legally able to work in Canada;
• Must have high school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience;
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English;
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record; must be able to pass DA training.
• Must be able to hold and maintain all required airport security clearance.
• Reliability, our customer and your fellow employees rely on you.
• Capable of lifting comfortably 70 lbs;
• Prior ramp experience a plus;
• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays;
• Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions, work is primarily outdoors.