We have an exciting opportunity available to join our friendly and supportive team based at Esperance Airport on a part-time or casual basis for the right candidate.
This position will see you as part of a small team performing both check-in and ramp operations at Esperance Airport, where we provide ground and passenger handling services to our RPT (Regular Passenger Transport) client and charter services seven days a week. While prior experience in aviation is highly desirable, we are also able to provide full training for the right candidate.
Main Responsibilities
You will perform both check-in and ramp operations, undertaking all tasks associated with the ground handling of aircraft for our client airlines. You will initially receive training in basic functions of your role, and over time be progressively introduced to more complex functions and procedures.
Tasks you will required to undertake during a shift include (but are not limited to):
Baggage and freight makeup;
Physically fit – able to safely perform manual handling;
Operation of a wide range of powered and non-powered airport equipment;
Loading and offloading aircraft holds;
Aircraft marshalling and dispatch;
Operating aeronautical radio systems;
Passenger check-in and boarding gate operations;
Preparation of manifests, flight documentation, and freight manifests;
Assisting passengers with special requirements to and from the aircraft;
Cabin cleaning;
As we are a relatively small operator, this is an excellent opportunity to gain experience across a wide range of different roles. We offer comprehensive training delivered both internally and by our client airlines and encourage all staff members to gain competency across all aspects of the operation.
Aviation is a safety-critical industry, and we require all employees to be meticulous in following standardised procedures, reporting incidents and occurrences, and contributing to a safe and efficient workplace.
We are looking for people with a passion for aviation, a commitment to safety and a desire to learn. We have a strong focus on staff progression and will always strive to recruit internally for higher roles. This includes Team Leader, Supervisory and Managerial positions. There are also opportunities to transfer to any of our numerous bases across NSW and Australia, and from time to time to assist short-term at these locations. The successful candidate will also gain access to comprehensive staff travel benefits across a network of regional and capital city destinations through our client airlines.
We are able to offer rotating rosters and also less structured casual rosters, depending on your preference and the requirements of our operation.
Required Competencies
Able to obtain an ASIC (requires a federal police background check);
Able to pass a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol test.
Fluent in spoken English;
Current State Drivers Licence & Reliable transport to and from Esperance Airport;
Willing and able to work early mornings, late nights, weekends, and public holidays.
Ability to work with minimal direction, displaying initiative and motivation, ensuring that tasks are completed on time and in full detail; and be a participative and supportive team member;
Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills;
Ability to think strategically and handle challenging situations with tact and diplomacy;
Commitment to learning and growth;
Aus Flight Handling
Aus Flight Handling is a leading provider of ground and air cargo services, with a workforce of over 300 people, handling over 700 flights per week at 19 airport locations throughout Australia.
We strive to operate with the core values of People, Professionalism, and Partnership in all that we undertake. Our management philosophy is simple – “To have a work environment that enables staff to succeed in their position and to be a company that encourages all staff to take responsibility and ownership for their role, therefore helping them to achieve more satisfaction from their job, which will lead to a better working environment for all”.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Aus Flight Handling as an equal opportunity employer bases its hiring decisions on the business need and the best qualified candidates available and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of any protected category. Candidates who are offered employment may be subject to a criminal record and other background checks as permitted or required by company policy or applicable law.
Please note: Only permanent residents of Australia or New Zealand, or persons who have the right to work in Australia may apply. All Applicants must pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol test. For aviation certification, all applicants must undergo a State and Federal Police and ASIO background check