Join Our Team at Keewatin Air - Your Career, our Commitment, Let's Make a Difference!
With over 50 years of distinguished service and 120,000 flight hours, Keewatin Air stands as the premier choice for air medical transport in the Canadian Arctic. Our advanced fleet, equipped with cutting-edge medical technology, delivers critical care in the most remote and challenging environments, profoundly impacting the communities we serve.
From isolated locations to hospital transfers, our highly trained teams meticulously manage every aspect of the transport process, showcasing our unwavering commitment to excellence.
We are more than a transport service, we are a lifeline for the Arctic, dedicated to compassion and excellence in every mission.
Locations: Cambridge Bay, Churchill, Iqaluit, Igloolik, Ottawa, Rankin Inlet, Thompson, Winnipeg, and Yellowknife
Job Summary:
As a Aircraft Ramp Attendant, you’ll play a key part in ensuring safe, efficient ground operations for all aircraft movements. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast paced, outdoor environment and enjoys hands on, team driven work.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent education and experience
- Must hold a current Canadian driver’s license with no restrictions
- Must be able to acquire and maintain Transport Canada security clearance (RAIC)
- Able to acquire an Airside Vehicle Operator Permit-AVOP
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
- Strong communication skills and a team oriented mindset
- Previous aviation experience considered an asset
Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Carry out aircraft towing operations
- Perform aircraft starts / operate ground equipment
- Support ramp operations in all weather conditions
- Demonstrate punctuality, dependability, and strong situational awareness
- Maintain a high level of safety and security at all times
- Assist with aircraft grooming when required / other duties as assigned
Working Conditions:
- 12 Hour shift. Rotating Days / Nights: 1 week on / 1 week off
- Duties performed both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
- Physical ability to perform all listed job duties including but not limited to bending, sitting, standing, lifting to a maximum of 50lbs, pushing and pulling daily
Do you want to build a career in aviation with a leader in the air ambulance industry? Are you ready to commit to your professional success and join an equally committed organization? Are you seeking competitive compensation and benefits?
Benefits:
KAL offers employees a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
- Company Events
- Critical Illness Insurance Coverage
- Employee Educational Assistance
- Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Discount Travel, car rental, retail, and gym membership
- Group Insurance (Dental Care, Extended Health Care, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Vision Coverage)
- RRSP match
- Wage Increase (Annual)
At Keewatin Air, we actively encourage and support employee career development by providing internal training programs that assist employees in growing professionally within the organization. Also, we support employees who wish to pursue educational opportunities outside of the company at established educational institutions.
Mission:
We will distinguish ourselves by being the leaders in safe, high quality aeromedical service and air transport, through a total commitment of improving service, listening to our customer needs, and an uncompromising integrity in everything we do
Values:
- Leadership— We will lead the aeromedical field by consistently providing excellence in patient care and education.
- Safety— We will separate ourselves in the air transportation field through our uncompromising commitment to Safety.
- Adaptability— We are able to exceed our customer's expectations by providing exceptional, reliable services in the remote and challenging environments in which we operate.
- Growth— We encourage the development and continuous improvement of our operations through innovation and forward-thinking.
- Communication— We maximize our operations through clear, effective, and efficient communication with our stakeholders.
- Teamwork— We invest in the growth and development of each employee through mentorship, encouragement, and training.
- Respect - We foster an atmosphere and culture of respect, honesty, and fairness for all members of our team.
Keewatin Air LP values and support employment equity and workplace diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
