Airfield Operations Specialist

3 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada Vancouver Airport Authority Full time

YVR is a place of connection, bringing together people, places and cargo while ensuring a safe and efficient experience for everyone. Airfield Maintenance plays an integral part in the continued success and future vision of the Vancouver Airport Authority.

**Position overview**

Do you have a keen eye for detail and an ability to work collaboratively in a team?

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Monitoring and conducting surface inspections and repairs of asphalt and concrete on the airport’s runways, taxiways, aprons and airside roads
- Controlling Foreign Object Debris (FOD) on the airfield through the use of specialized FOD removal equipment and manual techniques
- Maintaining storm water drainage systems, perimeter fences, road safety equipment (barriers and other traffic control devices) and seaplane facilities
- Assisting with equipment maintenance, special events and projects
- Supporting irregular operations (aircraft emergencies and incidents)

**Key qualifications include**:

- Two years of recent, related experience supplemented by a high school diploma or GED equivalent (some post-secondary education would be an asset); or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Ability to safely operate heavy equipment, power tools and hand tools.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, including communication and judgment, are required so that operational issues are addressed in a professional and efficient manner.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment physical and medical exam
- Class 3 Driver's License with Air Brake endorsement with a clear Driver’s Abstract
- Ongoing requirement for: maintaining fitness levels and maintaining all security clearances, passes and certifications.

**Shift work is required as the department operates on a 24-hour basis.**

**Salary Range **:$65,116 to $85,107 per annum, based on 40-hour work week. This is individually tailored to reflect your unique experience, qualifications and internal equity.

**Who We Are**
YVR is more than just an airport. We connect our beautiful province and all it has to offer to the world. We are all leaders and trailblazers for change and innovation, so no matter the department or team you’re a part of, the work you do matters.

At YVR, we are flexible in everything we do. We will work together to find ways to deliver customer excellence that helps us all thrive.



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