Ramp Agent

Under the supervision of the Ground Operations Manager, the incumbent acts as a ramp agent. He/she performs the work of the ramp agent and provides a safe, professional, courteous and polite experience for passengers and crew members.

Description of the main duties:

• Greet passengers and crew members in a professional, courteous and respectful manner;
• Respect at all times the application of safety rules on the ramp and in the hangar;
• Prepare aircraft for flight and customer acceptance;
• Guide aircraft during arrivals and departures, using hand signals;
• Tow aircraft;
• Refuel aircraft;
• Load/unload;
• Transport passengers/crew members;
• Other related tasks.

Conditions

• Available Monday to Sunday

• 11-hour shift

• Day shift or Night shift

Requirements

• Must have a Canadian work permit at a minimum;

• Valid driver's license (class 5);

• Class 3 driver’s license (an asset);

• Hold an Airside "D" Driver's Licence (AVOP), or be prepared to obtain one within the first 3 months of employment;

• Eligible to obtain a Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC);

• Bilingual (French and English spoken);

• Client interaction, operational efficiency: Frequent contact with an international and complex clientele speaking a language other than French.

• Experience in aviation (an asset);

• High school diploma or equivalent;

• Ability to work in different climatic conditions (hot and cold);

• Ability to lift heavy objects (50 lbs).

Profile

• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work alone or as part of a team;
• Demonstrate leadership and initiative;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Responsible, rigorous, conscientious;
• Safe behaviour and priority management.

Benefits

• Experienced and dynamic team!

• Uniform provided

• Competitive salary

• Flexible schedule

• On-site free parking

• Company events

• RRSP

• 3 weeks of vacation after the first year in service

• 5 personal days off

• Full range of benefits:

• Group insurance including :

• Assistance program for employees and their families

• Postal Pharmacy

• Short and long term disability, dental, and drug life insurance