Airport Transport Driver
About the role
Summary
- Transport Drivers are responsible for building and transporting all galleys to the clients’ specifications for all scheduled flights. This position requires working in a fast-paced environment with time constraints to meet arrival and departure goals. A professional and positive image must be consistently displayed by the employee. “Lead by Example” concept is strongly promoted.
- Transport Drivers must report to work on a regular and timely basis and will report directly to the supervisor and/or manager on duty.
Job Duties
- Build/strip commissary according to airline specs and schedules within established timelines
- Actively participates in the Safety Management System (SMS)
- Complete inventories according to airline requirements
- Understand and comply with Canada Border Services Agency Memorandum D7-1-1 & D4-1-4
- Understand and comply with Transport Canada requirements
- Understand and comply with IATA Food Safety requirements
- Actively participate in Sky Café’s Safety Management System (SMS) including reporting hazard and incidents encountered in daily operations. Understand, comply with and promote the company Safety Policy
- Responsible for maintaining safety and security of the warehouse at all times
- Assist in set up, cleaning and storage of equipment & warehouse
- Responsible for courteous, prompt, accurate and careful handling of food and goods, including loading and offloading
- Receive, perform temperature testing and inspection of catering deliveries from our food service provider
- Operate forklift while observing safe procedures and maintenance of equipment, including the performance of equipment checks
- Comply with all Sky Café and airline policies
- Transport, load and unload the aircraft galleys from the warehouse to the aircraft
- Constantly communicate with other catering personnel, and respective airline communication centers if applicable
- Coordination and oversight of aircraft turnaround activities
- Ensure that processes are delivered within SLA standards and compliance limits while adhering to safety requirements
- Responsible for the safety and security of all employees
- Performs other duties as required
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Possess a valid driver’s license
- Ability to work on a permanent basis in Canada
- Obtain a clear criminal record
- Ability to obtain necessary airport and/or Transport Canada security clearances
- Ability to obtain necessary airport vehicle operators permit
- Must be capable of lifting/pushing/pulling up to 70lbs on a regular basis
- Ability to work within the required time parameters
- Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and varying schedules
- Must successfully complete airline specific training programs and recertification
Core Competencies
- Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently
- Operate Equipment in a safe and respectful manner
- Able to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines
- Attention to detail in all areas of work
- Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
#INDGATCA
About GAT Airline Ground Support
GAT Airline Ground Support earns our customers' preference by choosing team members who have a high degree of personal character. With a team of airport operations professionals who are committed to achieving outstanding performance, it's just as important to us HOW we get the job done. If you value character, we are the team for you whether as your business partner or your employer!
With a focus on delivering unsurpassed airline and passenger experience, GAT Airline Ground Support’s capable team of more than 4,000 team members and servicing 68 locations throughout the U.S. and Canada through the GAT family of companies: GAT, Strategic Aviation, and Sky Cafe
From landing to lift-off, GAT Airline Ground Support specializes in high touch, high technology ground handling, aircraft catering, cargo handling and warehousing, and a host of other transportation related services. Our strong tradition of a relentless focus on safety and a team atmosphere is supported by technology and performance-based execution.
During several years of explosive growth, we have secured the talent, tools, and financial resources needed to fuel the future and meet the needs our our airline business partners.
Airport Transport Driver
About the role
Summary
- Transport Drivers are responsible for building and transporting all galleys to the clients’ specifications for all scheduled flights. This position requires working in a fast-paced environment with time constraints to meet arrival and departure goals. A professional and positive image must be consistently displayed by the employee. “Lead by Example” concept is strongly promoted.
- Transport Drivers must report to work on a regular and timely basis and will report directly to the supervisor and/or manager on duty.
Job Duties
- Build/strip commissary according to airline specs and schedules within established timelines
- Actively participates in the Safety Management System (SMS)
- Complete inventories according to airline requirements
- Understand and comply with Canada Border Services Agency Memorandum D7-1-1 & D4-1-4
- Understand and comply with Transport Canada requirements
- Understand and comply with IATA Food Safety requirements
- Actively participate in Sky Café’s Safety Management System (SMS) including reporting hazard and incidents encountered in daily operations. Understand, comply with and promote the company Safety Policy
- Responsible for maintaining safety and security of the warehouse at all times
- Assist in set up, cleaning and storage of equipment & warehouse
- Responsible for courteous, prompt, accurate and careful handling of food and goods, including loading and offloading
- Receive, perform temperature testing and inspection of catering deliveries from our food service provider
- Operate forklift while observing safe procedures and maintenance of equipment, including the performance of equipment checks
- Comply with all Sky Café and airline policies
- Transport, load and unload the aircraft galleys from the warehouse to the aircraft
- Constantly communicate with other catering personnel, and respective airline communication centers if applicable
- Coordination and oversight of aircraft turnaround activities
- Ensure that processes are delivered within SLA standards and compliance limits while adhering to safety requirements
- Responsible for the safety and security of all employees
- Performs other duties as required
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Possess a valid driver’s license
- Ability to work on a permanent basis in Canada
- Obtain a clear criminal record
- Ability to obtain necessary airport and/or Transport Canada security clearances
- Ability to obtain necessary airport vehicle operators permit
- Must be capable of lifting/pushing/pulling up to 70lbs on a regular basis
- Ability to work within the required time parameters
- Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and varying schedules
- Must successfully complete airline specific training programs and recertification
Core Competencies
- Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently
- Operate Equipment in a safe and respectful manner
- Able to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines
- Attention to detail in all areas of work
- Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
#INDGATCA
About GAT Airline Ground Support
GAT Airline Ground Support earns our customers' preference by choosing team members who have a high degree of personal character. With a team of airport operations professionals who are committed to achieving outstanding performance, it's just as important to us HOW we get the job done. If you value character, we are the team for you whether as your business partner or your employer!
With a focus on delivering unsurpassed airline and passenger experience, GAT Airline Ground Support’s capable team of more than 4,000 team members and servicing 68 locations throughout the U.S. and Canada through the GAT family of companies: GAT, Strategic Aviation, and Sky Cafe
From landing to lift-off, GAT Airline Ground Support specializes in high touch, high technology ground handling, aircraft catering, cargo handling and warehousing, and a host of other transportation related services. Our strong tradition of a relentless focus on safety and a team atmosphere is supported by technology and performance-based execution.
During several years of explosive growth, we have secured the talent, tools, and financial resources needed to fuel the future and meet the needs our our airline business partners.