Aircraft Ground Handler Full-time

Found in: Talent AU C2 - 2 weeks ago


Cairns City, Australia Airborne Solutions Full time

Company Description

Airborne Solutions Australia provides aerial surveillance services under contract to the Australian Border Force as the largest civil maritime surveillance operation of its kind in the world, and a search-and rescue capability across nearly 10 percent of the earth's surface under Australian Maritime Safety Authority.

We currently have an opportunity for a responsible Aircraft Ground Handler to carry out ground handling functions and maintain the cleanliness of aircraft and the base and cordination of Ground Servicing Equipment. The Special Mission Ground Handler plays a key part in ensuring that the Cairns base and aircraft are presented to a high standard at all times. 

This role operates during core business hours, Monday to Friday but some flexibility will be required for essential tasks out of hours or on weekends, on occasions.

Job Description

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Undertake cleaning of the interior and exterior of aircraft
  • Assist engineers with ground handing activities, such as:
    • Towing and repositioning aircraft
    • Wing walk and clearance when aircraft are being move
    • Connect and disconnect of GPUs and air-conditioning units
    • Compressor washing engines
  • Liaise with external suppliers in relation to vehicle and facilities repairs and maintenance
  • Ground Servicing Equipment inspections and raising Repair orders 
  • General upkeep and housekeeping at the base
  • Assist engineers on aircraft checks removing panels etc
  • Ad hoc general duties to support the smooth running of the Cairns base.

Qualifications

Skills and Experience

Essential 

  • Physical fitness, with the ability to work at heights
  • Methodical approach to work
  • Flexibility to work outside core business hours from time to time

Desirable

  • Previous ground handling experience
  • Previous experience working in a mechanical or engineering environment
  • Elevated Work Platform licence
  • Forklift licence
  • First Aid/CPR certificate 

Additional Information

Due to the nature of our operations, we are only able to accept applications from Australian citizens. Security clearances may be required for certain positions.

Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements. In certain circumstances this can place limitations on persons who hold dual nationality, permanent residency or are former nationals of certain countries as per ITAR 126.1.


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