Ramp Agent

Job Description

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

• 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.
• They operate and position 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.

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 (yellow card on the first day and the red card within the first 6 months);
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an AD ramp permit within the first 3 months;
• 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.
• 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;
• Oral and written fluency in French and English *
• A good knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. The incumbent will be required to communicate and collaborate frequently in English, both orally and in writing, with colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders in Quebec, the rest of Canada, and internationally.

Additional Information

This position is located at the Montréal-Trudeau Airport.

Work uniform and airport parking are provided.

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.