Aircraft Material Handler (YOW) (Fixed-Term)

Ottawa, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 24, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Temporary
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: High school
Apply by: Oct 22, 2027
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Aircraft Material Handler is responsible for managing inventory records, performing shipping and receiving of aircraft parts, and handling freight logistics. They must also ensure safety compliance and support maintenance teams with part issuance and tool control.

Job details

Job Summary Reporting to the Manager, Network Inventory, Warehouse Operations and Tool Management, the Aircraft Material Handler is responsible for keeping accurate inventory records, shipping and receiving functions, and performing other duties as assigned. Duties & Responsibilities Performing receiving of aircraft parts using electronic inventory system Carrying out shipping of aircraft parts Carrying out Dangerous Goods shipping as required Assisting Maintenance, Inventory Control and Planning by picking and issuing aircraft parts Returning any unused parts to inventory Managing the shipping of Company Material (COMAT) to/from all outstations as well as the aircraft tool control Loading/Off-loading of freight from various means of transportation Handling AOG requirements after hours and weekends, including creating purchase orders and arranging the logistics of the required aircraft parts Arranging all local pick-ups/drop-offs using courier or other approved methods Warehousing skids and crates using forklift and hangar racks Actively participating in Porter’s Safety Management System (SMS) including, reporting hazards and incidents encountered in daily operations; understand, comply and promote the Company Safety Policy Other Duties as assigned Behavioural Competencies Concern for Safety: Identifying hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and taking appropriate action to maintain a safe environment for self and others. Teamwork: Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals. Passenger/Customer Service: Providing service excellence to internal and/or external customers (passengers). Initiative: Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise. Results Focus: Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent with the organization’s standards. Fostering Communication: Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus. Qualifications Proficient in Google suite of products: Gmail, Google sheets, Google Docs etc. Must be organized and detail oriented Must be able to work unsupervised Must have a valid Class G2 or G driver's license with a clean driver’s abstract Dependability (must have a clear attendance record and reliable on-time reporting) Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs High school diploma or equivalent is required Ability to communicate and correspond clearly and precisely in English Able to obtain a Transport Canada Airport Restricted Area Pass Must be available to work 12 hour rotating shifts including days, overnights, weekends, and holidays - *This is a 24/7 operation Location Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport - YOW) #LI-Onsite Company Description Since 2006, Porter Airlines has been elevating the experience of economy air travel for every passenger, providing genuine hospitality with style, care and charm. Porter’s fleet of Embraer E195-E2 and De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft serves North America, including a coast-to-coast domestic Canadian network, the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. Headquartered in Toronto, Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline® in the World Airline Star Rating®. Visit www.flyporter.com or follow @porterairlines on Instagram, Facebook and X.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must possess a high school diploma, a valid Class G2 or G driver's license, and the ability to lift at least 50lbs. Proficiency in Google Suite and the ability to obtain a Transport Canada Airport Restricted Area Pass are also required.