Airside/Yard Coordinator

Job summary

The Airside/Yard Coordinator is responsible for safely loading and unloading aircraft cargo, baggage, and equipment while operating ground-support machinery. They must also maintain a clear and organized ramp area to ensure safe aircraft arrivals and departures.

Job details

Airside/Yard Coordinator Matrix is currently seeking reliable and safety-focused Airfield Ramp Attendants to join our team. This is a hands-on role supporting airfield ground operations at remote project sites. In this key role, you will work on the aircraft apron and be responsible for safely loading and unloading aircraft cargo, baggage, freight, supplies and equipment. You will also operate forklifts, loaders and other ground-support equipment to help ensure aircraft arrivals and departures are handled safely and efficiently. Previous ramp, aviation, cargo-handling, warehouse, equipment-operator or remote-site experience is considered a strong asset. The ideal candidate is dependable, physically capable, safety-minded and comfortable working around active aircraft and mobile equipment in changing weather conditions. Key Responsibilities Load and unload aircraft baggage, cargo, freight, supplies and equipment safely and efficiently Operate forklifts, loaders and other ramp/ground-support equipment as required Move, stage, organize and secure cargo on the apron in accordance with site and operational procedures Assist with aircraft arrivals and departures by maintaining a clear, organized and safe ramp area Follow airfield and site safety procedures and communicate effectively with flight crews and site personnel Support inventory control, shipping, and receiving tracking. Assets (Nice to Have) Previous ramp, aviation, cargo-handling, warehouse or logistics experience Administration experience and proficiency with basic computer programs. Experience working at remote sites, mines or rotational camp operations Safety & Compliance Ability to maintain strong situational awareness around aircraft, vehicles and moving equipment Commitment to using appropriate PPE and following all airfield, site and company safety procedures Previous experience operating forklifts, loaders or similar mobile equipment. Forklift Certification required. Valid driver's license and clean drivers abstract. Class 5 required and experience hauling a trailer required. Ability to safely operate vehicles/equipment in an active airfield environment RED PASS IS NOT REQUIRED Ability to safely lift and move up to 50 lbs and perform physical work throughout the shift Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and in a remote/camp environment Strong safety awareness, reliability and ability to work effectively as part of a team Must be local to Yellowknife Must be flexible to work 12-hour days, 6 days a week. Some early mornings, late nights, or weekend work may be necessary. Shift work coverage required.

What you’ll do

The Airside/Yard Coordinator is responsible for safely loading and unloading aircraft cargo, baggage, and equipment while operating ground-support machinery. They must also maintain a clear and organized ramp area to ensure safe aircraft arrivals and departures.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid Class 5 driver's license with trailer hauling experience and a forklift certification. The role requires the ability to perform physical work, lift up to 50 lbs, and work outdoors in a remote environment.

Listed skills

• Forklift operation · Preferred
• Inventory Control · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Forklift operation
• Loaders operation
• Ground-support equipment
• Cargo handling
• Aviation safety
• Inventory control
• Shipping and receiving
• Trailer hauling
• Situational awareness
• Teamwork
• Physical labor
• Safety compliance
• Shipping And Receiving
• Forklift Certification
• Safety Procedures
• Valid Driver's License
• Shift Work
• Logistics
• Air Cargos
• Communication
• Warehousing
• Inventory Control
• Operations
• Loading And Unloading
• Abstract Class

Job areas

• Logistics
• Transportation
• Trades
• Security & Safety
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• Warehouse / Distribution Supervisor
• Supply, Distribution and Related Managers
• First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand
• First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors

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