Airport Ramp Supervisor

Come join the exciting world of aviation!! Established in 2006, our company provides multi-functional aviation services offering passenger, cargo and ground support with a focus on safety and quality. For us, success lies in delivering peace of mind to our customers, and we are passionate about ensuring their needs are met – on time, every time. 

Do you have an interest in the Aviation industry? We are searching for individuals who are team players and eager!

Summary

• Supervisors assist in communicating policies and procedures within their operation. They assist with directing and coordinating activities to provide a safe environment for employees while maintaining efficient services. This position requires working in a fast-paced environment with time constraints to meet operational goals. A professional and positive image must be consistently displayed by the employee. “Lead by Example” concept is strongly promoted.
• Supervisors must report to work on a regular and timely basis; report directly to the Manager.
• Performs all functions of Lead, as needed.
• Actively participates in the Safety Management System (SMS).

Responsibilities 

• Verify training and education is provided
• Identify, correct and actively seek out emerging hazards, know effective control measures for the hazards
• Directly observe workers, verify that workers’ performance meets expectations for safety
• Direct and instruct workers
• Respond to worker questions and concerns
• Ensure the health and safety of all workers
• Provide/verify workers’ training before undertaking new tasks
• Maintain a Supervisor’s journal or log
• Coordination and oversight of aircraft turnaround activities
• Ensure that processes are delivered within SLA standards and compliance limits while adhering to safety requirements

Job Duties

• Schedule and coordinate SA employees as required, ensuring all shifts are covered.
• Work with the Operations Manager and HR team to ensure staffing levels are complete; and be involved in the hiring process including interviewing and delivering all training to GSA candidates
• Work with the Operations Manager to ensure employee assessments are completed in a timely fashion.
• Delegate daily flight responsibilities among ramp team members and assign all team members.
• Follow and enforce all airline standard operating procedures.
• Ensure proper first aid procedures are administered to injured staff and correct reporting procedures are carried out.
• Intelex (Safety Management System – SMS) must be generated and sent out within 4 hours of occurrence.
• Complete DFR’s, including fuel burn reports and deicing logs.
• Ensure complete flight paperwork are submitted in a timely manner
• Ensure all billings, adhoc, are recorded per flight and submitted to the Operations Manager in a timely fashion.
• Delegate job duties as required and ensure completion.
• Participate in oversight of all the operation during hours when required.
• Maintain Quality Assurance oversight for operational issues relating to output and safety, providing suitable corrective and/or preventative actions where necessary
• Cooperate fully with Inspectors to achieve quality inspection commitments
• Perform other ground service duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience in a Lead Role
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Ability to work on a permanent basis in Canada
• Obtain a clear criminal record
• Ability to obtain necessary airport and/or Transport Canada security clearance
• Must be capable of lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50lbs (23kg) on a regular basis
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and varying schedules, and on call – as required
• Must successfully complete airline specific training programs and recertification
• Willing to participate in formal leadership and job specific (i.e., Train the Trainer) training
• Willing to travel to other bases

Core Competencies

• Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently
• Able to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines
• Above average organizational, time management and prioritizing skills
• Attention to detail in all areas of work
• Confident, consistent, decisive personality; comfortable presenting, training, coaching
• Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude

Please apply at https://saaviation.ca/careers/