Ground Handler Lead

Campbell River, BC
$21.20-24.25 per hour
Permanent
Full-time

30 days ago

Thanks for visiting our Career Page. Please review our open positions and apply to the positions that match your qualifications.Ground Handler LeadCampbell River, BC, CanadaSeasonalCampbell River, Below the WingEntry LevelAre you ready to take off and start a new and exciting career in the aviation industry? If so, we want to chat with you! Come join our new operation in Campbell River!Do you love airplanes? Are you a strong team member and enjoy the satisfaction of completing a task under tight deadlines? Would you say that going above and beyond is in your DNA? Do you love to travel and want to travel even more at discounted rates? Does the opportunity to provide ground service support to some of Canada’s best airlines appeal to you? Are you someone who is known for reliability and flexibility? If you've answered 'YES!' we want to hear from you!Executive Aviation is excited to announce that we are looking for Ground Handler Leads for our new Campbell River Airport Below the Wing team. This person will help in providing hands on leadership and coverage for each flight. You will be providing a great example to our Ground Operations team on how to safely and successfully work with aircrafts. We are looking for a hard worker, dynamic problem solver, progressive thinker, and someone who has the proven ability to create efficiencies in the operation.This position reports directly to the Operations Manager.This is approximately a 6-month seasonal position that will begin at the end of April 2026 and will end approximately the end of October 2026.What do we offer?Executive Aviation is proud to have very progressive wage ranges with lots of earning potential. The range of salary for this position is $21.20-$24.25/hour. We offer comprehensive Health benefits for all part- and full-time team members. We also have fantastic flight benefits with the airlines that we support. We want to see you grow and reach your goals! The sky's the limit with Executive Aviation.Responsibilities

Become person of accountability for each arrival and departure
Lead ground handling operation on a daily basis
Meet frequently with Ground Ops Manager to review operational and personal performance
Ensure all agents are briefed on their anticipated roles
Ensure all ground equipment is operational and provide a back-up plan for unserviceable equipment
Record daily operations for billing / invoicing
Ensure each airline procedures are followed in line with the rules and regulations of Transport Canada
Drive and operate ramp serving equipment, marshal/wing walk aircraft to gate
Sort, load and offload guest baggage in accordance with load plan, deliver guest baggage to claim area and unload onto conveyor system
Services aircraft water and lavatories
Inspect ramp areas for debris and remove/dispose of when found
Report all equipment malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor
Grooms aircrafts – clean whole cabin, lavatories, restock lavatory with supplies
De-icing aircraft and recording deice fluid applications for billing / invoicing and auditing
Provide daily vehicle inspections
Other tasks as required

Qualifications

Minimum 1-year ground handling experience
Possess a valid restricted area pass and AVOP (D/A)
A positive individual with the ability to lead a team
Have a record of safe working habits and personal on-time performance
Has displayed great leadership skills, or an interest in learning
Has successfully completed all required airline training programs
An ability to meet all conditions of employment:

Restricted Area pass issued by Transport Canada
A criminal background check
Hold a valid driver’s license, with a clean driver's abstract

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