Aircraft Support Officer/ Baggage Handler – Sydney

Rex is looking for energised and reliable individuals to fill the role of Aircraft Support Officer/Baggage Handler, in part-time capacity.

If you’re excited about aviation, then you’ll love getting up close and personal with our aircraft fleet.

You will be an integral part of the team, ensuring that REX aircraft depart and arrive on time to and from their designated destinations and work together to achieve a common goal. You’ll need to be strong and adaptable, with the ability to work under pressure in an environment that is always changing – weather, schedules and other parts of the operations that don’t always go to plan.

Reporting:

This position reports to the Ramp Manager – Sydney Airport.

Position responsibilities

Receipt and Dispatch of aircraft.

Aircraft towing and repositioning.

Aircraft push-back.

The safe operation of GSE, including toilet servicing, replenishing potable water, ground power unit operation, air conditioning carts and other relevant GSE for aircraft turnaround.

Aircraft loading and unloading, completion of relevant documentation and stowage of customer’s baggage, inter-company freight and handling of cargo.

Sorting of checked baggage and reconciliation of baggage numbers per flight.

Marshalling of aircraft (when required).

Passenger Marshalling.

Aircraft cleaning including termination cleans & incident cleans.

Operate radio communication equipment.

Assisting special needs customers.

Assist with Catering duties when required.

Other tasks as requested by the Airport Manager and Ramp Manager.

Selection Criteria

Previous airline experience is desirable

Current Driver’s Licence.

Able to obtain an ASIC (Aviation Security Identification Card) and airside drivers licence.

Able to work shift work that includes early starts, evenings and weekend work.

High standard of physical fitness.

High standard of professionalism.

Ability to work in a team environment and a commitment to on time performance.

Ability to work in an outdoor environment in a variety of weather conditions

Conditions:
Conditions and wages are as per the Airline Operations Ground Staff Award .