Ground Handler
The Ground Handler is responsible for operating ground service equipment, marshalling aircraft, and managing baggage loading and unloading. Additionally, they perform aircraft grooming and service aircraft water and lavatory systems.
- On-site
- Hamilton, ON
- Posted Aug 14, 2026
- Apply by Nov 12, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
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 Hamilton 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! 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 Ground Handler 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 $18.40-$21.45/hour. 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. Role and 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 Groom 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, push and pull for extended periods of time A valid driver's license and clear drivers abstract 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 drivers abstract
What you’ll do
The Ground Handler is responsible for operating ground service equipment, marshalling aircraft, and managing baggage loading and unloading. Additionally, they perform aircraft grooming and service aircraft water and lavatory systems.
Requirements
Candidates must be able to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting up to 70 lbs, and possess a valid driver's license with a clean abstract. The role requires flexibility for shift work and the ability to obtain a Transport Canada Restricted Area pass.
Benefits
• Paid training program • Flight benefits
Listed skills
- TeamworkPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Ground handling
- Aircraft marshalling
- Baggage handling
- Equipment operation
- Safety compliance
- Teamwork
- Reliability
- Flexibility
- Physical stamina
- Equipment Operation
- Physical Stamina
- Valid Driver's License
- Shift Work
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Conveyor Systems
- Operations
- Loading And Unloading
Job areas
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Trades
- Ground Hand
- Aircraft Fueler
- Service Station Attendants
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Additional details
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Apply by
- Nov 12, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
