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Brooksbrooksairways.com.au

Airport Ground Support Person

Jandakot, Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaFull-time4d ago

Brooks Airways is an exciting addition to the Brooks Group. Brooks Hire has been established for over 45 years and has expanded acquiring a long running CASA approved aviation business with a fleet of Learjet 35’s, King Air B200 and B1900D aircraft running out of our operational base at Jandakot and Ascot providing international, domestic medical air ambulance, air charter and cargo services. 

As part of our expansion, we are seeking to recruit an experienced Aircraft Ground Support person in a Part Time capacity. 

About the role:          

The Ground Handler role will be responsible for ensuring a smooth operation of ground support services and maintaining a high standard of presentation of the Brooks Fleet of aircraft, vehicles, and ground support equipment.

The position will communicate with the flight operations staff, chief pilot, medevac crews and engineering to ensure smooth and efficient operations are maintained. 

Key Duties and responsibilities include:

  • Performing ground support in dispatch and receipt of flights

  • Provide ground support to aircrew by preparing and securing aircraft, and passenger and freight handling.

  • Operating and driving aircraft ground service equipment

  • Conduct bus transfer as required for crew, passengers, and freight.

  • Perform baggage and passenger including check in.

  • Preparation of manifests, flight documentation, and freight manifests

  • Manual handling of luggage from base to aircraft.

  • Assisting passengers with special requirements to and from the aircraft

  • Comply with Company OH&S policies, site security procedures, and Drug and Alcohol Management Plan

  • Open to flexible work patterns to meet charter and medevac operations

To be successful in this role:

In addition to meeting the minimum requirements, you will need to demonstrate that you have excellent interpersonal skills and ability to positively contribute to a team environment. The minimum experience and qualifications are as follows:

  • Experience in aircraft ground support operations & towing aircrafts

  • Hold ADA cat 2

  • Hold an ASIC 

  • Current WA Drivers Licence 

  • Strong organisational and communication skills

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

What We Offer:

  • Competitive hourly rate and benefits package

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development

  • A collaborative and innovative working environment

Please do not apply if you do not have full working rights in Australia, sponsorship is not available. Please do not apply if you do not hold an ASIC or a ADA Cat 2 for Perth Airport. 

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

  • How many years' experience do you have as a Support Person?

  • Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

  • How many years' experience do you have in the aviation industry?

  • Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check?

  • Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?

  • What's your expected hourly rate?

  • Do you hold an Aviation Security Identity Card (ASIC)?