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!!
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Summary
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 setup and storage of equipment and baggage.
- Actively participate in the Safety Management System (SMS).
- Marshal aircraft on the ramp, including directing, assisting, and parking all arriving, departing, and towed aircraft.
- Handle customer baggage and airfreight courteously, promptly, accurately, and carefully, including loading and offloading aircraft, sorting, and transferring baggage to carousels.
- Service aircraft as needed, e.g., lavatories, potable water fills, cabin grooming, and deicing.
- Observe safe ground-handling procedures and maintain ground service equipment, including performing equipment checks.
- Comply with safety procedures and airline policies.
- Communicate constantly with flight crew and ground personnel.
- Participate in safety and quality training, report hazards and incidents, and promote safety policies.
- Ensure quality control in own activities and cooperate with inspectors.
- Perform other duties as required.
Requirements
- Legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to work permanently in Canada.
- Clear criminal record.
- Obtain necessary airport and Transport Canada security clearances.
- Capable of lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and varying schedules.
- Complete airline-specific training and recertification.
Core Competencies
- Work efficiently independently and as part of a team.
- Operate ground service equipment safely and respectfully.
- Work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Attention to detail.
- Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
About GAT Airline Ground Support
GAT is a leading ground service provider to airlines, with additional operations in Sky Cafe airline catering. We are a growing company offering opportunities for growth and career advancement.