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Tuesday, December 25, 2018
Best Wishes!
The faculty and staff of the BCIT Aerospace Campus wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year!
Friday, December 21, 2018
New Posting - Air Canada
Air Canada
Flight Attendant (Bilingual) - Canada - 2087
Posting End Date: Mar 1, 2019
We are welcoming new Flight Attendants who will help elevate us from
the #1 airline in North-America to a top-10 Global Airline in all that we do.
You will be the face and personality of Air Canada, helping us shape the next
chapter of our 80-year story.
We’re proud to share the qualities that make Canada great with our
customers: empathy and warmth delivered with care and class. We are seeking
talented, caring individuals ready to be ambassadors for Canada and Air Canada
every time we fly.
Every trip our customers take is special, and that starts and ends with
attracting the best people to our team. We are growing with permanent positions
open at three of our bases: Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver.
New Posting - Lake Simcoe Regional Airport
Airport / FBO Operations
Lake Simcoe Regional Airport -Barrie, ON
NOTICE OF JOB VACANCY
Job Reference #: 2019-01FT
Title: Airport / FBO Operations
Length: Full Time Contract (1 Year) – Opportunity for position to
become permanent full time following successful contract period.
Hours of Work: Various shifts including weekends and holidays
Wage Range: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour
Location: Lake Simcoe Regional Airport, 224 Line 7 North, Oro Medonte,
ON, L0L 2E0 (Just North of Barrie, ON)
General Description of Duties:
Assist in the i) Operation of a Regional Airport Facility through
maintaining grounds, facilities and equipment of the Lake Simcoe Regional
Airport in accordance with Canadian Aviation Regulations, Provincial and
Federal Regulations as well as internal operational practices and procedures.
Assist in the ii) Operation of airport Fixed Based Operations (FBO)
through the servicing of aircraft including but not limited to fueling,
marshalling, providing various ground services as well as exemplary customer
service. All duties require the ability to work variable shifts and hours year
round, including weekends and statutory holidays; and overtime, rotating,
extended, or irregular shifts in all weather conditions.
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Location:
Barrie, ON, Canada
Thursday, December 20, 2018
New Posting - Brantford Flight Centre
Brantford Flight Centre
Brantford, ON
Permanent
Wanted: Chief Flight Instructor – Brantford Flight Centre
The Brantford Flight Centre is looking for a Chief Flight Instructor to
join our team of passionate, dedicated pilots.
Who is the Brantford Flight Centre?
Celebrating our 90th year, the BFC IS a hard working player in the
Flight Training industry in Southern Ontario. We are a diverse organization,
offering Flight Training, Charter Services, FBO Services, Aircraft Maintenance,
and Airport Management. Our Flight Training department is a registered Private
Career College, which has just launched a new College Program that takes
students from zero hours to Commercial-Multi-IFR in just 14 months.
We’re a family here, and we’re looking for a CFI that can join us, and
carry on our legacy of quality training and mentorship. We know that our
students are our most valuable resource, and we need a candidate that will help
shape them into the pilots that will forge the future of the aviation industry
in Canada.
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Location:
Brantford, ON, Canada
New Posting - Menzies Aviation
YXE - Passenger Service Supervisor
Menzies Aviation
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Saskatoon, SK
***Position located at Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport**
- Responsible for coordinating and allocating staff and resources to fulfil service standards for our customer(s).
- Ensures that subordinates comply with working hours scheduled and duties as per published daily plan.
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Congratulations Airline and Flight Operations Class 16
Representatives from Airline and Flight Operations Class 16 returned to the Aerospace Campus today to celebrate the end of the 16-month Diploma program. Already more than half of the graduates of this class have found positions ranging from Flight Instructor to Dispatch/Pilot-in-waiting! This is certainly a terrific time to enter the aviation industry.
Congratulations to Class 16.
Pictured left to right: Michael Tse, Kyle McLennan, Jaymes Godkin, Aga Sobczyk, Ryan Coates, Alex Mogyoros, and Michael Hersh.
Congratulations to Class 16.
Pictured left to right: Michael Tse, Kyle McLennan, Jaymes Godkin, Aga Sobczyk, Ryan Coates, Alex Mogyoros, and Michael Hersh.
New Posting - YVR
YVR is made up of a team of diverse people who are working collaboratively to reach our goal of 29 million passengers by 2020! Safety is at the core of everything we do; we’re innovative, fun, and we invest in our people. We’re a BC Top Employer for 12 years standing, with high engagement scores, an abundance of learning and development opportunities, and a holistic approach to wellness! And we’re looking for someone to join our team.
YVR Project Management (YVRPM) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Vancouver Airport Authority that was established in 2005 to oversee major expansion projects at YVR and has a reputation for delivering projects on time and on budget.
YVRPM has a permanent, full-time opportunity for a Documents Clerk. Reporting to the Executive Assistant to the President, YVRPM, the successful candidate will administer shop drawings and documentation, including preparation for internal and external transmittals, along with document review, processing and tracking.
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New Posting - YVR
YVR is made up of a team of diverse people who are working collaboratively to reach our goal of 29 million passengers by 2020! We’re innovative, fun, and we invest in our people. We’re a BC Top Employer for 12 years standing, with high engagement scores, an abundance of learning and development opportunities, and a holistic approach to wellness! And we’re looking for someone to join our team.
We have a permanent, full-time opportunity for a Manager, Operations Centre in the Airport Operations Department. Reporting to the Director, Integrated Operations Centre and Emergency Planning, the successful candidate will provide strong leadership and guidance in a real-time environment working with a team that oversees the safety, security and efficiency of all airport facilities. This position is the primary management representative onsite during the evenings and weekends, and is responsible for ensuring a coordinated response to emergencies and terminal incidents.
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New Posting - YVR
YVR is made up of a team of diverse people who are working collaboratively to reach our goal of 25 million passengers by 2020! Safety is at the core of everything we do; we’re innovative, fun, and we invest in our people. We’re a BC Top Employer for 12 years standing, with high engagement scores, an abundance of learning and development opportunities, and a holistic approach to wellness! And we’re looking for someone to join our team.
We have a permanent, full-time opportunity for an Airside Safety Officer in the Airside Operations Department. Reporting to the Manager, Airside Operations, and representing the Airport Authority and Airside Operations Department, the successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of aircraft and vehicle operations in the airside environment. This key decision-making and results-driven role provides resolution to safety and operational issues, coordinates airside activities, and responds to airside emergencies.
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New Posting - Menzies Aviation
YXE - Passenger Service Supervisor
Menzies Aviation
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Saskatoon, SK
***Position located at Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International
Airport**
- Responsible for coordinating and allocating staff and resources to fulfil service standards for our customer(s).
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Tuesday, December 18, 2018
New Posting - Lake Simcoe Regional Airport
Airport / FBO Operations
Lake Simcoe Regional Airport - Barrie, ON
Job Reference #: 2019-01FT
Title: Airport / FBO Operations
Length: Full Time Contract (1 Year) – Opportunity for position to
become permanent full time following successful contract period.
Hours of Work: Various shifts including weekends and holidays
Wage Range: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour
Location: Lake Simcoe Regional Airport, 224 Line 7 North, Oro Medonte,
ON, L0L 2E0 (Just North of Barrie, ON)
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Lake Simcoe, Ontario, Canada
New Posting - Falcon Environmental Services
Airport Wildlife Control Officer
Falcon Environmental Services
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Quinte West, ON
Part-time
Falcon Environmental Services, Inc. (FES) is a leader in the field of
effective wildlife management at civilian and military airports. With more than
25 years of experience, FES has compiled a team of unparalleled experts in
wildlife management. FES is looking for reliable and dynamic individuals to
join our wildlife management team at the Canadian Forces Base (CFB) 8 Wing
Trenton.
Starting date - Training and security screening will begin as of
mid-February 2019. Scheduled work shifts from April 2019 to September 2019 with
the possibility of work later in the year.
Schedule - We are in operation 7 days a week, 365 days a year, one hour
before sunrise to one hour after sunset. Candidates will be required to work
shifts, holidays and weekends and must be willing to work on call. Shift
lengths and the number of hours worked vary seasonally. Must be willing to
cover vacation hours and be called to work on short notice.
Job description
As a Wildlife Control Officer (WCO), you will be using various tools
and methods to mitigate the risks posed by wildlife hazards at CFB Trenton. Your
daily duties will contribute to keeping the runways safe for forces personnel.
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Location:
Quinte West, ON, Canada
Monday, December 10, 2018
New Posting - KF Aerospace
KF Aerospace - Business Development Administrator
The Business Development Administrator reports to the Custom and Contracts Coordinator and is responsible for coordinating and completing service contracts from contract completion and customer follow up.
Responsibilities include facilitating communication between the customer and internal departments during the RFP process, development of the contract and work scope during negotiations and managing contract changes throughout contract execution. This requires superior customer service skills, facilitation skills, communication, independent judgment, decision making, organizational skills and attention to detail to provide a high level of customer support and relationship management to KF Aerospace customers across all bases.
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New Posting - Calgary Airport Authority
Calgary Airport AuthorityChange Management Specialist
Number of positions available: 1
Contract Length: 4 months with possibility of extension
Contract Length: 4 months with possibility of extension
Closing Date: December 14, 2018
We are more than planes and tarmacs. Our purpose travels beyond building and managing world-class facilities and runways, and into the communities we serve. The Calgary Airport Authority is made up of nearly 300 employees who are driven by creating memorable and effortless experiences that reflect the beautiful city and region we serve. Motivated by our vision, we strive to turn the airport experience at YYC into one that air travelers are excited to be a part of.
As a primary driver of our city’s economy and growth, we have an opportunity to help make Calgary a global economic powerhouse. We believe our focus on the future will fuel our city’s next generation of prosperity. And we are ready, willing and able to step up to the challenge. At one of Canada’s busiest airports, our team is working hard to create the best possible experiences for the guests and visitors that arrive, depart and connect through our airport, and we need the help of the best people to help get us there.
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New Posting - Pacific Coastal Airlines
Pacific Coastal Airlines is seeking permanent full-time Occupational
Health, Environment, Safety Coordinator (OSH) to be based at our headquarters
in South Terminal building of the Vancouver International Airport.We fly
scheduled and charter service between busy international airports, remote
destinations, and beautiful communities in the province of British Columbia and
Southern Alberta. We are seeking a safety-oriented candidate who is looking to
enjoy a family-oriented, dynamic and rewarding work environment.
Pacific Coastal Airline's (PCA) Safety Management System (SMS) is
committed to providing a healthy, safe, environmentally sustainable
workplace. The OSH Coordinator is a key
position within Pacific Coastal Airlines (PCA) SMS Team, and is responsible for
managing and supporting all aspects of the Occupational Health, Environment and
Safety for PCA staff. The OSH Coordinator reports directly to the Director,
Quality & Safety (DQS). She/he works
closely with operational staff and department heads to facilitate and guide the
management of OSH issues.
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New Posting - Pacific Coastal Airlines
Pacific Coastal Airlines is seeking First Officers to join our operations team in CALGARY, VANCOUVER and other locations. Applicants who are interested should be looking to enjoy a family-oriented, dynamic and rewarding work environment that permits a true work-life balance. We are excited to welcome safety-oriented and customer service minded pilots to continue their career with our growing company for ground schools starting in commencing in January 2019 and beyond.
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Saturday, December 8, 2018
New Posting - Greater Toronto Airports Authority
Manager, Operations, Aviation Services
Greater Toronto Airports Authority
Reporting to the Associate Director, Ground Operation, and to the Airport Duty Manager, this position is responsible to ensure airport integrity and the consistent flow of aircraft on the airfield. To accomplish this, the MO-AVS proactively monitors airside and groundside, with-in the Aviation Services area of responsibility, to maintain situational awareness and ensures any remedial action taken preserves the operational efficiency of the airport and that critical information is being reported to the ADM. Coordinate, integrate and manage a team of cross-functional representatives in the successful management of passenger and airline flow by both coordinating “Day of” operations as well as anticipating, and planning mitigation for, any potential interruptions to service that may result from external and/or future events/circumstances.
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New Posting - Calm Air
Calm Air is currently recruiting a Flight Dispatcher, Winnipeg
Start Date: Immediate
Start Date: Immediate
Applicants are invited to apply for the Flight Dispatcher position located out of our Winnipeg SOCC location.
Flight Dispatchers are responsible for safe and efficient operational control over Calm Air flights in co-authority with the Pilot-in-command in accordance with Canadian Aviation Regulations.
New Posting - Air North
YVR Passenger Services Agent - 4N18-100
Air North, Yukon's Airline
Vancouver, BC
$15.27 an hour
Part-time, Permanent
Employment Opportunity
Passenger Services Agent (Check-In) Various Products - Air North, & AeroMexico
Competition#: 4N18-100
Wage: $15.27 (or commensurate with experience)
Hours of Work: Permanent Part-time (20 to 34 hours per week)
Location: Richmond, B.C. (Vancouver International Airport YVR)
Closing Date: Monday, December 17, 2018
Air North, Yukon’s Airline is a growing Airline based in Whitehorse,
Yukon that offers its employees a top-tier benefits package that includes
competitive salaries, extended health and dental, BCMSP options, Group RRSP
plans and extensive travel perks with various carriers hosted through MyID
Travel.
Air North, Yukon’s Airline has always taken pride in providing the most
authentic Yukon hospitality experience to all its customers. In 2016 Air North,
Yukon’s Airline was named the second most-loved airline in the world. This is a
testament to the dedication and hard work of Air North’s employees and the
loyalty of their customers. Air North has scheduled service between Whitehorse,
Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Yellowknife and Victoria.
Reporting to the Passenger Service Manager, this position is
responsible for check-in counter, ticketing, gate and baggage services. Duties
include, but are not limited to: performing check-in functions by generating
passenger reservations and boarding cards; lifting and moving baggage on to the
belt or from the carousel; announcing flight arrivals, departures, and boarding
information over the public-address system; operating the passenger loading
jet-way bridge and motorized carts; assisting passengers with boarding and
disembarking the aircraft, and answer customer service questions and complaint
resolutions, including cancelled or missed flights, determining alternative
flight options and changing or rebooking reservations.
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New Posting - Concorde Airport Services
CCAS Passenger Processing & Information Centre Lead
Concorde Airport Services
Calgary, AB
$23.32 an hour
Who is Concorde?
Concorde has been providing significant, continuous and expanding
services to The Calgary Airport Authority since 1993. The Customer Care
Ambassador Services has now been added to our existing portfolio of airport
services. We pride ourselves on providing the best possible level of customer
service to passengers, tenants, agencies, and other partners at YYC Calgary
International Airport.
Our Customer Care Ambassadors
Beyond our smiles and easily identifiable red attire, we provide an
exceptional passenger experience from roadside to runway. We play a critical
role helping passengers and other airport users navigate the terminals and its
processes, in a friendly, professional, and caring manner providing a passenger
experience that is second to none.
Your Role
In the Passenger Processing Lead role you will supervise and manage all
Ambassadors in the Canadian Border Services Agency and U.S. Customs and Border
Protection areas and ensure excellent customer service is delivered efficiently
and effectively.
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Friday, December 7, 2018
New Posting - Envoy Air
Lead Agent - Envoy Air
Envoy Air Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of the American Airlines Group. With more than 16,000 employees, Envoy is the largest provider of regional flight service to American Airlines. Flying under the American Eagle brand and livery, Envoy provides ground handling services for many American Airlines flights. The Company was founded in 1998 as American Eagle Airlines, Inc. and in 2014, changed its name to Envoy Air Inc. Envoy is headquartered within the Dallas metropolitan area in Irving, TX with large operations in Dallas/Fort Worth, Chicago, Miami, New York, and Los Angeles. At Envoy, we go beyond transporting people from one destination to another. Our goal for employees is to take you where you want to go - whether a short-term stay or a lifelong career. Are you ready for take-off?
Passenger Service Agents provide efficient, friendly service to all of our customers. Agents promote and sell air travel with American Eagle and American Airlines and/or one of our contracted carriers. Passenger Service Agents complete all necessary arrangements for accommodating passengers such as prepare itineraries, compute fares, issue refunds, prepare and issue tickets, check baggage, as well as collect excess baggage charges.
Passenger Service Agents escort passengers from the terminal to and from the aircraft ensuring a safe path at all times. Additionally, Passenger Service Agents complete all necessary arrangements for accommodating passengers with reservations, stand-bys, luggage, cabin availability, and in-flight supplies. Determine flight close-out time and prepare, complete, and check various flight forms for accuracy.
Lead Agents conduct agent observations and associate activities. The Lead Agent administers local training programs and is responsible for scheduling, manpower utilization as well as maintaining a safe, dependable and consistent operation. The Lead Agent also maintains supplies, inventory control logs. Prepares customer correspondence, investigates discrepancies, and compiles statistical data for reports. The role also requires the candidate to assist management in the completion of administrative duties and to acts as a company representative when assigned.
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New Posting - Envoy Air
Job Title Passenger Service Agent
Location YVR - Vancouver, CA (Primary)
Position Type External Part-time
Career Level Entry Level
Category Airport Agents / Clerks
Job Description
Envoy Air Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of the American Airlines
Group. With more than 16,000 employees,
Envoy is the largest provider of regional flight service to American
Airlines. Flying under the American
Eagle brand and livery, Envoy provides ground handling services for many
American Airlines flights. The Company
was founded in 1998 as American Eagle Airlines, Inc. and in 2014, changed its
name to Envoy Air Inc. Envoy is
headquartered within the Dallas metropolitan area in Irving, TX with large
operations in Dallas/Fort Worth, Chicago, Miami, New York, and Los
Angeles. At Envoy, we go beyond
transporting people from one destination to another. Our goal for employees is to take you where
you want to go - whether a short-term stay or a lifelong career. Are you ready for take-off?
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New Posting - Buffalo Airways
Buffalo Airways is seeking a permanent full-time Flight Follower/Dispatcher for our main base in Yellowknife, NT.
Our company operates charter passenger, charter cargo, firefighting and fuel services.
Reporting to the Operations Manager and working out of the Yellowknife Hangar, the successful candidate will coordinate and execute flight plans with attention to detail as per the company operations regulations.
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Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Alumni Up-date - Fiona Joyce
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| Fiona Joyce with instructors Mike Prosser, Heather Madden-Johns and Margo MacNeil |
A couple of years later, Fiona returned to Vancouver, and began working for Dexterra (then called Marquise) as an Operations Control Agent. Next, she was promoted to the role of Supervisor. For the past year, Fiona has been the Manager, Operations Centre Agents for Dexterra.
Today Fiona closed the loop by returning to her BCIT roots to speak to the Airport Operations graduating class about her experience - and opportunities available with Dexterra.
Thank you Fiona for sharing your story and advice - and thank you for the selfie too!
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Tuesday, December 4, 2018
New Posting - Red Deer Airport
Manager, Safety & Security
Red Deer Airport
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Springbrook, AB
Reporting to the Director of Airport Operations, the Manager, Safety & Security is responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of the Red Deer Regional Airport (RDRA) Safety Management System (SMS), Airport Security and Emergency Response Programs (ERP).
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Location:
Red Deer, AB, Canada
New Posting - Kativik Regional Government
Airport Manager-Kuujjuaq
Kativik Regional Government
Kuujjuaq, QC
EXTERNAL COMPETITION
APPLY BEFORE December 10
Description:
Based in Kuujjuaq, Quebec, the Airport Manager is a key role in the
Transportation Department for the Kativik Regional Government (KRG) responsible
for the oversight of the Kuujjuaq airport operations and staff. The incumbent
acts as a strategic business partner in transportation for the KRG, and the
Kuujjuaq airport. As an active member of the Transportation Department Team,
the Airport Manager works in partnership with the Director of Transportation as
well as with federal government stakeholders; related to the operations and
maintenance of the Kuujjuaq airport. Reporting to the Assistant Director of
Transportation.
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Kuujjuaq, QC, Canada
Sunday, December 2, 2018
New Posting - Pacific Coastal Airlines
Base Manager (Kelowna)
Pacific Coastal Airlines
Kelowna, BC
Pacific Coastal Airlines is looking for a permanent full-time Base
Manager. This position is based out of the Kelowna International Airport. The
Base Manager reports to the Director, Airports and is a key member of the
Customer Service team.
The Base Manager Kelowna is responsible for all base operations and for
the implementation and enforcement of operational reliability and control
standards and metrics, policies and procedures pertaining to the base functions
in keeping with all safety, corporate and employment standards requirements.
This includes Customer Service and Ramp as well as SMS, OH&S and QA
corporate manuals. The Base Manager provides leadership, supervision,
direction, support and training to all Customer Service Agents at the Kelowna
base.
The ideal candidate has recent experience as a Base Manager or previous
supervisory experience paired with knowledge of Standard Policy Procedures,
General Fiscal Policies, Personnel Policies and Procedures, Quality Control
Procedures, and Safety Policies and Procedures. Excellent leadership and
management skills are required as well as strong communication skills in order
to represent the company in a competent and professional manner.
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