We’re all about the craft. 

KF Aerospace is proud to deliver innovative aircraft services for corporate, commercial, and military customers worldwide. Launched in 1970 out of British Columbia’s beautiful city of Kelowna, KF has grown to specialize in a wide range of aviation services including maintenance and modifications, cargo operations, military pilot training and aircraft leasing. With facilities across Canada, KF is home to over 1,200 highly skilled individuals. Our passion for our craft fuels every project we touch.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Ground Equipment Ramp Tech reports to the Ground Service Equipment team Leadhand and is responsible for the maintenance and cleanliness of the Ramp area and common hangar areas. The duties and responsibilities include: 

• Operating equipment for snow removal and ramp cleaning
• Maintain salt bins and spill kits and inspect fire extinguishers
• Organize and fuel up ramp equipment and clean up oil leaks
• Do facility clearing of weeds and organize wood and garbage and metal bins
• Maintain a clean and organized oil dock and waste material areas
• Lend a hand to others on the facility team when projects demand
• Deliveries and pickups and using forklift to transport parts around the facility
• Document hour meters on equipment and other light maintenance duties
• Do compressed bottle inventory and organize waste pickups
• Waste disposal arrangements
• Solvent tank maintenance

SHIFTS

The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

REQUIREMENTS 

• Grade 12 diploma
• Controlled Goods and Restricted Area Identification Card (Red Pass) certification required (completed in-house; requires background check)
• Experience with equipment operation
• Must be physically fit (ie: lifting, standing, reaching, climbing step ladders)
• Mechanically inclined
• Welding experience required (for assistance in the Fabrication Shop)
• Able to work effectively independently and as part of a team 
• Must be able to work flexible hours, especially in the winter season when snow removal is a priority
• Must be a motivated self-starter with strong initiative
• Must be able to follow procedures and policies of the Company
• Time management skills
• Valid drivers license

BENEFITS

Full-Time staff benefits include (but are not limited to):

• Health and Dental
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Health Spending Account
• Personal (Wellness) Spending Account
• Paid vacation and Personal time off
• Pension matching plan and voluntary RRSP
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Uniform allowance
• A bonus program based on organizational performance

SALARY

The wage band is KF level 3, $19.66-$24.58 hourly. The expertise and technical skill level of the candidate is assessed during the selection process for placement within the band. Note: The salary range maximum signifies full job knowledge.

HOW TO APPLY 

Be a part of our craft. Apply for the Ground Equipment Ramp Technician position at kfaero.ca/careers [https://www.kfaero.ca/careers] today!

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