Aircraft Ground Handler

Sharp Airlines is seeking casual Aircraft Ground Handlers at Launceston (LST) Airport, to support day to day operations.

Duties:

• Provide friendly passenger check-in and customer service.
• Accept and consign air freight.
• Loading and unloading cargo in all weather conditions.
• Managing loading of air freight in accordance with weight and balance and aircraft performance specifications.
• Use of forklift and other loaders to load and unload palletized freight in aircraft.
• Pallet makeup and assembly in accordance with client expectations and air freight safety policies.
• Baggage reconciliation and tracking of air freight.
• Other duties deemed reasonable in maintaining day to day operations of the airline.

Attributes:

• Work accurately and neatly.
• Physically fit with the ability to lift up to 32kg.
• Excellent presentation and a pleasant demeanor.
• Excellent organizational and forward planning skills. “Thinks ahead”.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Able to work and make decisions independently, and keep calm under pressure, to meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to commit to a flexible roster.
• Present a professional image for the organization.
• Deal competently with clients and the issues they may encounter.

Requirements:

• Current red ASIC card, or the ability to obtain one.
• Current LF forklift high risk work license with a clear incident record.
• Short listed candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, prior to beginning employment.
• Short listed candidates will also be required to conduct a pre-employment industrial hearing test (audiogram), prior to beginning employment.
• Own reliable transport to get to and from work.

Desired:

• Experience in the aviation industry
• Proven ability in operating forklifts in fast paced environments
• First aid accreditation
• Aeronautical radio operator’s license
• Two or more references

How to Apply

For more information about the role, or to apply, please email your cover letter and CV to the Ground Services Manager at Sharp Airlines.

Please format the email subject as “LST Airport Ground Handling Application – your surname”.