Job Description

JOB PURPOSE

Equipment Operator is responsible for all GSE (such as electric and diesel tractor, towable and

motorized conveyor belt, toilet cart, water cart, passenger step, coach, GPU, ACU, ASU, Ambulift,

transporter, LDL, MDL, Push Back, Forklift etc. and any other equipment which may be inducted by

Company to meet operational requirement) in safe manner keeping in mind that at no point of time

safety of AIRCRAFT, passengers, staff persons, vehicles, airport infrastructure, company or third

party property is never compromised.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• While working in Ramp operation, he/ she shall be responsible to:
• Follow airside driving rules and procedures without fail.
• Before positioning equipment on aircraft/ opening aircraft service panels/ cargo doors and after servicing the aircraft, check for any visible damage and report the same to Ramp supervisor and aircraft engineer immediately.
• Follow company GSE trip in and trip out procedure.
• Operate equipment as per company/ airline procedure.
• Report any incident or damage immediately as per company procedure.
• Ensure that valid ADP and driving license is always with him/ her during duty in airside and to ensure that renewal of same is done in timely manner.
• Do necessary safety checks before taking equipment for operation. Check locks of GSE to ensure that load is secured during transportation.
• Perform tractor, conveyor, potable water, toilet cart, LDL, MDL, Push back, Forklift, Ambulift, Tail jack duties etc. to ensure on time and safe aircraft turnaround.
• Ensure hold load is secured by raising appropriate locks.
• Perform aircraft cargo door area and hold inspection to detect eventual damage.
• Report any damage to aircraft immediately (before push back of flight) to Ramp Supervisor and flight engineer.
• Assist and extend full cooperation to ramp supervisor to ensure safe and on time flight departure.
• Assist Ramp trainers (especially OJT) in training of new inducted staff.
• Perform aircraft loading/ unloading to avoid any damage to aircraft, staff, passengers or property.
• Perform Cargo/ ULD towing duties.
• Positioning and retrieval of bay requirement.
• Assist in GSE washing.
• Ensure GSE is cleaning and safe to operate before taking it operate.
• Report any incident or accident which he/ she may notice or may be involved directly to RCC or Duty Manager.
• Ensure to check serviceability of GSE/ equipment before using or towing it and to arrange to repair any defect found in the equipment through immediate supervisor/ workshop.
• Maintain the allocated equipment in neat and clean presentable condition.
• To assist and contribute to ensure proper housekeeping in Ramp.
• Perform bay requirement (preparation and retrieval of GSE required for flight handling) duties
• Perform ULD management duties (towing and stacking of ULD’s in safe manner)
• USE allocated GSE in such a manner that safety of AIRCRAFT, passengers, staff, persons, vehicles, airport infrastructure, company or third party property is never compromised.
• Perform any additional task/ duty or to use/ operate any other GSE/ vehicle which may be allocated to him/ her for flight handling after completion of appropriate training.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Non Matriculate or Matriculate or 12th Pass with relevant experience.
• Heavy Driving license (HTV) – Candidate should possess current/ valid driving license (not
• less than 3 years old from the date of issue) by regional transport authority.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 02 years’ experience in Airport Operations
• Any experience in Ramp operation would be considered an advantage

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS & BEHAVIOURS

• Ability to operate various Industrial Equipment’s/ vehicles
• High energy levels Medically fit to carry weight of up to 25 kilograms Ability to work in extreme weather conditions Adequate communication skills
• Applicant shall be medically fit. Medical fitness certificate including colour blindness and night vision. (Eye sight 6/6 with or without glass, colour vision normal) issued by registered medical practitioner would be provided to apply ADP (Airfield Driving Permit) as per Airport Operator’s requirement

Location: Cochin

• Non Matriculate or Matriculate or 12th Pass with relevant experience.
• Age Limit: Not more than 35 years.
• Candidates having minimum 12 months experience with LMV/ HMV license.
• Staff who are currently working at the Airport / staff having experience in Aviation Industry would be an added advantage.

Note to all Applicants

• Incomplete applications will be disregarded.
• Passport issued on or after 2018 and latest Police Clearance Certificate from Superintendent of police (Rural)/ Police Commissioner (City)
• Eligible & Interested candidates to send their CV’s .
• For any further assistance please contact: +91 9137671350
• Closing date for applications is 5th September 2022.

Skills Required

• Airport Operations