Aircraft Tow Agent

Menzies Aviation Ltd

  • Orlando, FL
  • 6 days ago

    Highlights

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with arms, climb or balance; and talk or hear. frequently works near moving mechanical parts, high voltages and high hydraulic/pneumatic pressures.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationOrlando, FL

    Description

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Towing different types of aircrafts safely and securely.
    • Frequent bending, stretching push/pulling, stacking and kneeling in small, confined locations.
    • Perform inspection of tow tractor and tow bar prior to each use
    • Operate motorized equipment.
    • Responsible for safe push back and communications with the flight crew during push back.
    • Read and interpret aircraft weight and balance loading instructions, hazardous material

    identification labels, aircraft loading manifests, and baggage and cargo routing tags.

    • Communicate with Apron Control/Ground Control
    • Performs other duties as assigned
    • Operate motorized equipment.
    • Ensure tasks are performed in accordance with Company and Airlines specific procedures and

    policies.

    • Required to attend the mandatory training imposed by the Company and Airlines as per job role.
    • Consistently deliver the highest level of customer service at all times.
    • Other duties as assigned

    Qualifications and Experience:

    • Must have high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
    • Must have a valid Aeronautical Radio License (ROC-A)
    • Must be able to pass and maintain the DAVOP issued by the GTAA (both written & practical)
    • Prior Tow experience preferable
    • Minimum 6 months' ramp experience mandatory
    • Must be able to speak, read, and write in English proficiently.
    • Must be 18 years old
    • Must have a valid driver's license with good driving record.
    • Must be able to meet and maintain the security level required for this position.

    Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays if

    required.

    • Work is done primarily outdoors. Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions, work is

    primarily outdoors.

    • Reliability, our customer, and your fellow employees rely on you.
    • Must pass pre-employment drug screen and physical test.
    • Must be comfortable lifting 70lbs repetitively
    • Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions
    • Pass FBI background and obtain US Customs Seal

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

    • Ability to learn quickly
    • Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when

    needed

    • Strong interpersonal skills
    • Ability to work as part of a team
    • Ability to build relationships

    Benefits:

    • Advancement Opportunities to Lead and Supervisor
    • Health, Dental, Vision, 401K
    • Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
    • Paid Training
    • Uniform Provided

    Working Conditions:

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while

    performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

    disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly work in outside weather conditions. The employee

    frequently works near moving mechanical parts, high voltages and high hydraulic/pneumatic pressures. The employee

    is also frequently exposed to very loud noise levels, fumes or airborne particles and hazardous substances, materials or

    waste. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places.

    Physical Requirements:

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully

    perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

    disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger,

    handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with arms, climb or balance; and talk or hear.

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