Ramp Service Manager. YVR

WestJet; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline company is seeking a Ramp Service Manager in Vancouver, BC. The role involves overseeing ramp operations, leading below wing activities, and ensuring safety and operational excellence. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of airline operations and ramp management experience, along with strong leadership and communication skills. A competitive rewards package is offered.

Benefits

Travel privileges

Competitive total rewards package

Flexible savings and benefits programs

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of airline operations experience required.
• Ramp operations experience required.
• 3+ years of leadership experience required.
• Exceptional personal OTP and performance.
• Ability to work a rotating schedule 24/7/365.

Responsibilities

• Daily management of ramp operations including loading, baggage and cargo operations.
• Monitor aircraft movements to identify potential issues.
• Lead staff briefings with Airport's team at every shift.
• Ensure compliance with safety and security management standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Operational excellence

Problem-solving

Tools

MS Office Suite

Power BI

Job description

Employment Type: Full-time Hourly (Pilots, Unifor Airports)

City: Vancouver, BC (YVR)

Posting Open Date: 08/07/2025

Posting Close Date: 08/13/2025 (Please note the posting will close at 11:59pm MST)

Why WestJet:

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Ramp Service Manager, YVR (Full Time)

Reporting to the YVR Senior Manager Ground Operations, the Ramp Service Manager will work closely with our ground handler, WestJet’s Hub Control Centre and other internal/external stakeholdersto ensure our operational performance metrics are met. There is a strong emphasis on safety, operational excellence, baggage operations, guest experience and employee engagement.

Key Deliverables Include:

• Daily management of ramp operations, including aircraftmovement and loading, baggage movement, towing, and cargo operations
• Provide effective leadership of all below the wing activities to maximize safety, service, and operational performance
• Monitor aircraftmovements to identify potential issues and proactively develop solutions balancing guests needs with our ground service partner’s staffing, equipment, ground time etc. to mitigate the impacts of off-schedule operations on our guests and our KPI's
• Management ofall below the wing IROP activities with the Hub Control Centre operations teams to provide guidance and direction to the ground service partner to execute plans under consideration
• Responsible to ensure direction is provided as needed with challenges impacting baggage movement such as, but not limited to; baggage scanning, flight hold decisions, chargeback analysis, BIWIS operations, baggage recall, disputes, and delays
• Lead/participate in staff briefings with Airport's team at the start of every shift, outlining any challenges and opportunities
• Responsible for ensuring planning with all operational stakeholders on ramp operations
• Management of incident investigations and ensure thatdetailed Incident Hazard Reportingand all reporting requirements are completed in accordance with WestJet and Airports procedures
• Communicate operational performance feedback to the Ground Handler's management team and provide recommendations to facilitate effective solutions
• Management of tactical planning for improving SPOT and MBR Metrics during shift and for proactive/future planning purposes
• Monitor, review, and report daily on key performance indicators (KPI's)
• Management of oversight for operations of ground service partner and ground service equipment allocation in conjunction with service partner allocator
• Ensures teamcompliance to WestJet, Transport Canada, and all other regulatory bodies’ safety andsecurity management standards and responds accordingly to safety action items
• Monitor future flights to look for potential issues and develop solutions and adjustments with special emphasis on delayed inbound and outbound bags with decisions made towards guests, staffing, and equipment needs, available ground time, etc.
• Responsible for completing safetyauditsand direction of quality control measures
• Responsible to monitor Airport Authority equipment, including testing and reporting, to ensure quality that would otherwise bring cost to WestJet or impact guest experience
• Complete a daily shift summary report
• Provide and fulfill such other duties and other responsibilities that may be required by WestJet from time to time
  
  

Experience and Qualifications:

• 3-5 years airlineoperations experience required
• Ramp operations experience required
• 3+ years leadership experience required

• Must be able to obtain a Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC)
• Current RAIC holder considered a strong asset

Must hold a valid drivers license and be able to obtain a YVR Airside Vehicle Operator Permit (AVOP).

• Current YVR AVOP considered a strong asset
• Experience in a hub airport considered an asset
• Exceptional personal OTP and performance
• Outstanding people and communication skills, ability to mentor and motivate
• Proven track record in leading by example
• Proven history of effecting change through positive influence
• Ability to work a rotating schedule 24/7/365 and travel for business meetings/training
• Proficient in PC based applications,MS Office Suite including Power BI
• Position change policy applies as prior granted vacation requests will be subject to availability
  
  

The benefits of being a WestJetter:

WestJet provides all WestJetters with a competitive total rewards package. On top of that, we offer:

• A fun and friendly culture with colleagues who work together to win
• Travel privileges for you and your family, effective from your start date
• Savings and Benefit programs that are flexible to meet your specific needs
  
  

Think we are a fit? Apply now!

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