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 transparent 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 For more information about the role, or to apply, please email your cover letter and CV to the Ground Services Manager, ***@sharpairlines.com.au
Please format the email subject as “LST Airport Ground Handling Application – your surname”.