Thursday, July 31, 2014

New Posting - Air Canada

Lead Station Attendant - Permanent Full-Time - Calgary
Air Canada - Calgary, AB
Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol. 
Across the country and across the world, the Air Canada family brings people together. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team as we continue to demonstrate our highest commitment to customer service at the leading edge of passenger aviation. 

Air Canada, recently ranked Best Airline in North America, is currently looking for Lead Station Attendants to join our ground handling team in Calgary in continuing our goal to develop Calgary Airport into an International Powerhouse. 

As the Lead Station Attendant you are a working member of the team and will provide guidance, coaching and assistance to Station Attendants, so that company standards are met and consistently applied at all times to ensure safety & optimal customer service, as well as on-time performance. 

This is a permanent full-time position with a current starting salary of $26.68/hr plus shift premiums where applicable, as well as a wide range of benefits, including medical, travel privileges, and a profit sharing plan. 

Key Responsibilities Include:
  • Lead a crew of two or more station attendants and provide work direction as required 
  • Ensure standard operating procedures are followed by all members of the crew 
  • Oversee the safe and efficient handling of aircraft between the time of arrival and the time that the aircraft is dispatched 
  • Drive and operate ramp-servicing vehicles and equipment 
  • Marshal aircraft to gate positions for passenger boarding and deplaning and for loading and unloading of baggage and cargo 
  • On load/off load cargo and passenger baggage 
  • Sign and file load instruction sheets at the completion of each assigned flight 
  • Act as the coordinator and spokesperson for his / her crew concerning operational requirements, issues and crew readiness 
  • Coordinate crew activities with the Customer Service Manager and/or Deployment as required 
  • Provide practical “on the job training” to assist fellow Station Attendants 
  • Advise when problems arise that require assistance to Customer Service Manager and / or Station Operations Centre so that it can be obtained in a timely manner 
  • Communicate final load to Load Agent prior to dispatching the flight 
  • Communicate any late connection baggage information to the Connection Lead for proper handling 
  • Ensure compliance with established corporate uniform and safety equipment standards 

Qualifications 

Minimum 5 years Station Attendant experience 

Lead Station Attendant or supervisory experience on an airport ramp a definite asset 

Must have strong leadership qualities & communication skills to delegate & carry out time critical decisions 

Available for shift work - early mornings, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays 

Work schedules are subject to change based on operational demands 

Able to lift heavy objects weighing up to 70 pounds (32 kilograms) and willingness to work under various climatic 
conditions 

Ability to work around a busy ramp environment with large mechanized equipment, on multi-million dollar aircraft 

Self starter,self motivated, able to work within strict timelines in order to maintain on-time departures while ensuring Safety First at all times 

Hold a current airport Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC) and an AirsideVehicle Operator’s Permit (AVOP) 

Conditions of Employment 

Eligible candidates must be Canadian citizens (or have landed immigrant status) 

Possess a valid provincial driver's license 

Be available to attend 11 weeks of full time mandatory training 

Linguistic Requirements 

Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates 

At Air Canada, we want to fly higher when it comes to employment equity. 
We therefore encourage applications from Aboriginal peoples, women, members of 
a visible minority and persons with a disability. 

Job - Station / Cargo Attendant 

Primary Location - CA-AB-CALGARY-YYC 

Schedule - Full-time 

 

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