New Posting - Sunwest Aviation Ltd

Sunwest Aviation Ltd. is the leading Western Canadian operator of jet and turboprop charter aircraft. Our jet fleet consists of 17 aircraft: 1 Falcon 900EX, 1 Challenger 604, 2 Hawker 800A, 2 Gulfstream 150, 2 Lear 55, 4 Lear 45, 2 Lear 35; 1 Citation V Ultra (C560) and 2 Citation Sovereign (C680). We also have a fleet of 23 turboprop/piston aircraft including: 5 Beech 1900D, 4 Metro 23, 2 Metro II, 4 King Air B200, 1 King Air B350, 2 Cessna C208, 1 Cessna C208B, and 4 Piper Chieftain. Based on our fleet diversity, Sunwest is able to offer excellent opportunity for advancement. With over twenty years of safe operation, we have established a solid reputation in the aviation industry. Operating from a modern facility in Calgary, our aircraft are available for charter to thousands of destinations not served by scheduled airlines. Sunwest Aviation Ltd. currently has a new opportunity available for a Customer Service Agent/Baggage Attendant. This position provides support to Sunwest’s Flight Operations Department. Reporting to the Manager, Flight Attendants, this position is responsible for performing the duties and responsibilities which include, but are not limited to, the following: • Deliver high quality service to customers • Assist with boarding procedure • Assist with passenger check-ins • Assist with lobby clean up, set up and stocking as necessary • Check and tag bags; sort according to aircraft and destinations • Confirm with pilots prior to departure bag counts • Physically able to move around luggage and other objects up to 50 lbs including pulling, pushing, walking, carrying and kneeling • Ability to work in all weather conditions The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications and competencies. In addition, personality profiling will be required of all candidates granted an interview for this position. • Completion of High School diploma • Previous Customer Service experience is an asset • Security background check to obtain an airport airside pass • Positive “can-do” attitude • Ability to handle multiple tasks • Excellent communication and customer service skills • Willingness to handle multiple tasks • Adhere to the safety accountabilities as per Sunwest’s Safety Management System manual • This position considered a “safety/risk sensitive position, subject to pre-employment drug screening All interested candidates should submit an online application to www.sunwestaviation.ca quoting reference 2013-176 by November 7th, 2013. Sunwest offers a competitive, performance-based salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including dental, extended health, life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, an Employee & Family Assistance Program, and Group RRSP plan matching. Offering a safe, diverse and innovative environment, Sunwest is respected for integrity and is committed to taking care of our customers, our employees, our partners and our community. Sunwest Aviation is committed to employment equity and hires on the basis of merit. We encourage all candidates to apply and the most qualified candidate will be offered the position. All applicants are thanked in advance; however only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.