Aerodrome Ground Handler

Our Opportunity

Work Location:  Perth.  Fortescue’s Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk people.

Roster:  Monday to Thursday (4D3R)

** This role is a 12 month fixed term contract **

This diverse role of an Aerodrome Ground Handler will have the successful candidate reporting directly to the Aerodrome Supervisor. The role requires a reliable candidate to fill a permanent position as a member of the ground handling team.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out daily aircraft ground handling operations in line with airline standards and practices; This including but not limited to ramp and check-in functions.
• Display high levels of customer service when dealing with travelling passengers for all daily scheduled aircraft movements;
• Conduct aerodrome maintenance tasks including but not limited to; Cleaning, weeding, repairs, painting, general maintenance (within skill set).
• Any other task deemed suitable to skill set and role as assigned by Aerodrome Supervisor

Qualifications and Experience

• Possess relevant qualifications and current experience in aircraft ground handling of F100, B712; A320; A319 and B738 aircrafts.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve a high level of customer service;
• Demonstrated ability to use initiative, be self-directed and work under minimal supervision;
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with our residents, contractor groups and management team;
• Ensure timely delivery of regulatory compliance, risk and sustainability targets and KPIs’;
• Demonstrated safety leadership;
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including both written and verbal communication skills. Having the demonstrated ability to liaise and interact with individuals and groups of varying levels of authority;
• High level of organisation skills and an ability to meet deadlines whilst managing multiple functions simultaneously;
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality;
• High level of commitment to the provision of quality services and contributing to a positive team environment;
• Demonstrated computer literacy with all MS Office, SAP, On line inductions and Workflow suite of programs;

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub. 

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.