Domestic Ramp Leading Hand

Overview

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.

Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at over 340 locations in 65 countries, across 6 continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

Role Purpose

Employees at this level are responsible and accountable for their own work and the work of others. They must be able to meet deadlines and are required to exercise initiative, discretion and judgement within the range of their skills and knowledge.

Main accountabilities include:

• Understand security procedures, quarantine, hygiene, dangerous and perishable goods requirements.
• Check serviceability of ULD before loading.
• Check graveyard, report and fix any problems that may arise.
• Work down as required.

Supervision

• Responsible for a number of groups of staff.
• Responsible for the control, supervision and training of designated staff in the accordance with established procedure by means of personal instruction and demonstration.
• Sign off on load plans and supervise loading and unloading of containerised aircraft.
• Sign appropriate documentation certifying that the aircraft has been loaded in accordance with the above requirements.
• Demonstrate leadership, decision making and organisation skills necessary to efficiently meet performance requirements in a changing work environment.
• Ascertain daily work schedules and allocate specific task to meet daily work objectives within their area of responsibility.
• Ensure that productivity and performance criteria are met in the designated area of responsibility, which includes fulfilling regular performance assessment reports of staff.
• Manage future shifts and staffing levels and the appropriate level of staff on duty:
• Must demonstrate leadership, decision making and organization skills necessity to efficiently meet performance requirements in a changing work environment :
• Attend meetings as required by ramp manager.
• Liaise with Management, Supervisors and other relevant department employees.
• Manage and report OH&S concerns and maintain a safe working environment in designated area
• Allocate staff meal breaks in accordance with Menzies Aviation AAS EBA and relevant award.
• Assist with presenting induction training and participation on interview panels.

Administration

• Ensure flight reports are filled out correctly.
• Maintain Airline certification/sign offs.

Would you like to see more detail on the accountabilities of the role? Please see the attached job description for further information

Safety, Security, WellBeing and Compliance:

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

Please see the attached job description for further details on safety, security, wellbeing & compliance.

What we are looking for

• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Detailed knowledge of company policies and procedures.
• Ability to resolve operational issues within a designated area or group.
• Detailed understanding of customer airline systems.
• Detailed understanding of government regulations.
• Ability to provide detailed advice and information on the organizations product and services
• Excellent communication, organization and time management skills.
• Sound computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Previous experience as Operator

Diversity

Menzies Aviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.

Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role. Please feel free to contact to recruiter below, if there are any reasonable adjustments to our process that you would like us to consider.

As part of our recruitment process, we will always consider how candidates fit with our values which you can learn more about here.

Application Instructions

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