Ground Handler

Job summary

Responsible for providing ground service support, including operating ground equipment, marshalling aircraft, and handling guest baggage. Additionally, the role involves servicing aircraft water and lavatories and performing cabin cleaning.

Job details

Are you ready to take off and start a new and exciting career in the aviation industry? If so, we want to chat with you! Our operation in Victoria keeps growing and provides our team members with an amazing opportunity to work with many different airline partners! Do you love airplanes? Are you a strong team member and enjoy the satisfaction of completing a task under tight deadlines? Would you say that going above and beyond is in your DNA? Do you love to travel and want to travel even more at discounted rates? Does the opportunity to provide ground service support to some of Canada’s best airlines appeal to you? Are you someone who is known for reliability and flexibility? If you answered ‘Yes!’ to any of our questions, then apply and come join us! Executive Aviation is looking for Ground Handlers to work at the Victoria Airport. We are looking for hands on people, who have flexible availability and who love working with airplanes. We offer a great paid training program. This role would report directly to the Ramp Lead. What do we offer? Executive Aviation is proud to have very progressive wage ranges with lots of earning potential. The range of salary for this position is $20.40 - $23.50/hour. We offer comprehensive Health benefits for all part- and full-time team members. We also have fantastic flight benefits with the airlines that we support. We want to see you grow and reach your goals! The sky's the limit with Executive Aviation. Responsibilities Ensure airline procedures are followed in line with the rules and regulations of Transport Canada Drive and operate ground service equipment Marshall/wing-walk aircraft to gate Sort, load and offload guest baggage in accordance with load plan Deliver guest baggage to claim area and unload onto conveyor system Service aircraft water and lavatories Inspect ramp areas for debris and remove/dispose of when found Grooms aircraft – clean whole cabin, galleys, lavatories, restock lavatory with supplies Other duties as assigned Qualifications Personal flexibility to work shift work which includes early mornings, days, late evenings, weekends and/or holidays Must be able to stand, lift, bend, crouch, kneel and push and pull for extended periods of time A physical ability to consistently lift up to 70 lbs/32kgs Must be willing to work outside in all types of weather Must wear safety wear – steel toe boots (green patch), reflective vest, and hearing protection An ability to meet all conditions of employment: Restricted Area pass issued by Transport Canada A criminal background check Hold a valid driver’s license with a clean driver abstract

What you’ll do

Responsible for providing ground service support, including operating ground equipment, marshalling aircraft, and handling guest baggage. Additionally, the role involves servicing aircraft water and lavatories and performing cabin cleaning.

Requirements

Candidates must have a valid driver's license, a clean driver abstract, and the ability to pass a criminal background check for a Restricted Area pass. Physical ability to lift up to 70 lbs and flexibility to work various shifts in all weather conditions are required.

Benefits

• Health benefits • Flight benefits

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Physical stamina · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Ground Service Equipment Operation
• Aircraft Marshalling
• Baggage Handling
• Aircraft Grooming
• Safety Compliance
• Physical Stamina
• Time Management
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics
• Trades