Ramp Agent (temporary 5 months)
About The Position
The incumbents will be responsible for the processing of luggage, both at the departures and arrivals levels. The ramp agent prepares, loads and unloads luggage from the aircrafts. The ramp agent marshals aircraft from and to their parking area for departures and arrivals. They operate and position various airside equipment and vehicles in order to provide the necessary services to arriving and departing aircraft. Conform to the legal rules pertinent to the airport industry, Health and Safety at work as well as all the other company’s policies and work procedures. Be able to react properly in case of emergency and apply the measures to be taken. All other tasks necessary for the good operation of the Ramp Service Department.
Requirements
- High school diploma (DES) or equivalent experience
- Minimum 2 years experience in an airport environment
- Class 5 driver's license
- Ability to obtain and maintain a RAIC yellow card before the first day of training and a red card before 6 months
- Ability to obtain a DA ramp permit within the first 3 months of employment
- Completion and passing of initial training for the position of ramp agent
- Passing a medical exam required by Air Transat, applicable security checks, including criminal record
- Availability and flexibility to work a variety of schedules (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays)
- Ability to lift heavy objects
- Ability to bend frequently, push/pull, stack and kneel in small confined spaces
- Ability to read and interpret aircraft weight and balance loading instructions, hazardous materials identification labels, aircraft loading manifests and baggage and cargo routing labels
- Ability to work in different climatic conditions
- Enjoy working as part of a team
- Oral and written fluency in French and English
- A good command of French is required
Responsibilities
- Processing of luggage at departures and arrivals levels
- Preparing, loading, and unloading luggage from aircraft
- Marshalling aircraft to and from their parking area
- Operating and positioning various airside equipment and vehicles
- Conforming to legal rules pertinent to the airport industry, Health and Safety at work, and company policies
- Reacting properly in case of emergency and applying necessary measures
- Performing other tasks necessary for the good operation of the Ramp Service Department
Benefits
- Exclusive travel privileges
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
