Menzies Aviation Careers

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 350 locations in more than 65 countries, across six continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

Role Purpose

The Pushback Driver is responsible for safely operating aircraft movement equipment and conducting aircraft pushback and towing activities in accordance with approved operational procedures for domestic aircraft.

What you will be doing

Safely perform aircraft pushback and towing operations, ensuring on-time departures and compliance with airline, airport, and safety requirements.
Operate a range of ground support equipment, including Main and Lower Deck Loaders, while maintaining the highest safety standards.
Marshal aircraft and conduct headset communications to support safe and efficient aircraft movements.
Provide operational leadership, coaching, and support to team members, including pushback and towing activities.
Monitor flight schedules, equipment serviceability, and operational performance to ensure safe, efficient, and customer-focused ground handling operations.

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

A minimum of 12 months' experience in an airport operations environment, with a strong understanding of aircraft turnaround and ramp operations.
Current CAT 3 Airside Driver Authority (ADA) and Radio Operator's Certificate of Proficiency, or the ability to obtain and maintain these qualifications.
Demonstrated experience operating aircraft movement and ground support equipment, including Main and Lower Deck Loaders.
Strong knowledge of airline operational requirements, ramp services, and aircraft movement procedures.
Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a fast-paced operational environment.
A strong commitment to safety, operational excellence, leadership, and customer service.

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

Is this role ticking all the boxes for you? If so, please click apply now!

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