What are the responsibilities and job description for the IND Deicing Agent position at Menzies?
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 300 locations in 65 countries, across 6 continents.
But at the heart of our business is our people.
Role Purpose
The Aircraft Deicing Agent will be responsible for performing basic de-icing services to commercial aircraft. This individual will be responsible for checking aircraft for leading edge ice and frost.
What you will be doing
- Responsible for checking aircraft for leading edge ice and frost
- Application of Deice Fluid Type 1 or Type 4 to aircraft wings, fuselage, and tail
- Responsible for driving large, heavy vehicles around aircraft while de-icing operation is being performed
- Responsible for accurate accounting of de-icing fluid transactions
- Perform daily quality control checks on equipment and vehicles
- Operate headset/radio to provide communication between ground crew, flight crew, and dispatch
- Know and comply with all safety procedures/protocols
- Provide additional service as required
- Able to meet the Station's attendance/tardiness standards
Safety, Security, Wellbeing and Compliance:
You will have a responsibility and duty while 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.
What we are looking for:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Possess valid US driver's license
- Pass pre-employment drug screen
- Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English
- Must be comfortable lifting 70lbs repetitively
- Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions
- Pass FBI background and obtain US Customs Seal
- Must be comfortable with heights of 15-20 feet
- Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays
- Prior loading and unloading of heavy products or equipment (preferred)
- Prior ramp experience a plus.
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 the 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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