AddressWelcome Aboard!
Who We Are
Skytrans has a long & distinguished history of flying within Queensland. With a high performing customer focused team, our turboprop fleet take to the skies each day with pride and professionalism, supporting the needs of the communities within regional, remote and outback Queensland and the Torres Strait.
As Queensland’s leading regional aviation operator, we are committed to delivering the highest level of safety whilst ensuring excellent customer service for all our passengers via our Regular Public Transport routes, resource sector and government sector charter services.
We have recently been purchased by Avia Solutions Group and have plans to expand our current operation to include ACMI services led by jet aircraft.
Who You Are
We are seeking Casual Ramp Services Officers to join our growing team based in Cairns for an immediate start.
Hours will be based on Flight Schedule requirements working across weekends and public holidays. There may also be an option to pick up ‘Flying Loader’ shifts (on the RASS mail plane) where applicable.
What You Will Do:
Reporting to the Base Supervisor, you will be responsible for providing safe, timely and efficient Ramp Services to Skytrans flights, including:
• Coordinating the safe, timely and efficient loading and unloading of aircraft baggage and cargo.
• Loading and unloading of the RASS mail plane - this includes loading in Cairns and unloading in various locations across QLD
• Managing payload restrictions through liaising with operational departments (including Flight Crew and Check-In)
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with key company stakeholders
• Operating all company vehicles and equipment in a safe and compliant manner and performing basic maintenance checks
• Accepting and consigning cargo (non-dangerous goods) for Skytrans flights
• Assisting with the marshalling of passengers to/from the aircraft and terminal buildings when required
• Performing other Ramp Services and Ground Handling duties as required by the Base Manager, including servicing aircraft lavatory systems and aircraft detailing (external and internal) in line with Company policies and procedures
What You Need to Succeed
• Previous experience as a Ground Handler/Loader in the Aviation Industry is highly desirable
• Awareness of the importance in achieving on time performance goals in an efficient and safe manner
• Physically capable to perform loading duties and other manual tasks
• Enthusiasm and willingness to provide exceptional levels of customer service that exceeds customers’ expectations
• Capacity to work independently with minimal direction and collaboratively in a team environment
• The ability to multi-task and manage your time effectively while handling a variety of tasks
• Demonstrate a genuine commitment to safety standards within our company and industry
• Must be willing to work in all weather conditions
• The ability to obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)
• Authority to Drive Airside (ADA, we will help you)
• Manual Driver’s License (holding a P2 provisional license as a minimum - this is an ADA requirement)
How to apply:
If you feel you have the skills and attributes we are looking for, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your application ensuring you have appropriately addressed the selection criteria mentioned above.
Please note: Applicants must be able to attend and successfully pass pre-employment and continuing medical, drug and alcohol pathology screening and eligible to live and work in Australia. Skytrans is committed to equal opportunity employment through fair recruitment practices.
