Ramp Agent

Company Description

Be part of the trip!

Air Transat is Canadas leading vacation carrier. It offers some sixty international destinations in over 25 countries in North America and Europe, as well as domestic and connecting flights within Canada. Every year, the airline carries some 5 million passengers.

We work with respect, diversity and pride, and belong to one of the worlds largest integrated tourism companies. Choosing Air Transat means enjoying competitive compensation, a full range of benefits and a travel advantages program, but first and foremost it means working with a team of aviation enthusiasts.

We offer you:

• Flexible vacationthat will allow you to enjoy 2 confirmed passes, unlimited standby tickets and a multitude of discounts to help you create your most beautiful travel memories!
• The perfect work environment to develop your talent and build a career with us!
• No split shifts!

Job Description

The incumbents will be responsible for the processing of luggage, both at the departures and arrivals levels.

Responsabilités :

• 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`;
• He operates and positions 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.

Additional Information

Work uniform and airport parking provided.

Schedule: 4/3 rotation (4 days of 10 hours/day for 40 hours/week)

Employment Equity

At Transat, we foster an environment where inclusiveness, respect and equity reign. We endeavour to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers as well as the communities to which we travel. We encourage women, members of visible minorities, ethnic minorities, aboriginal peoples as well as people with disabilities to submit their candidacy. Transat will accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, please contact us in order to work together in meeting adequately your needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in an Airport environment.
• Hold a Class 5 driver’s license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a RAIC card.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an AD ramp permit.
• You must successfully complete the initial training to obtain the ramp agent position.
• You must successfully complete a medical examination required by Air Transat, as well as applicable security checks, including criminal records.
• Bilingualism (French/English).
• Must be available to work on various shifts (day, evening, night, week-ends, holidays). Must be available 24/7.
• Ability to lift heavy objects.
• Ability to bend frequently, push/pull stack and kneel in small confined areas.
• Ability to read an interpret aircraft weight and balance loading instructions, hazardous material identification labels, aircraft loading manifest, and luggage and cargo routing tags.
• Have the capacity to work under various climatic conditions.
• Enjoy working in a team environment.
• Work uniform and airport parking are provided.