Aircraft Deicing Specialist

4 weeks ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Greater Toronto Airports Authority Full time
Job Summary

The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is seeking a highly skilled Aircraft Deicing Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our Deicing Operations team, you will be responsible for operating deicing vehicles and auxiliary ground support equipment to facilitate the GTAA Aircraft Ground Deicing Program.

Key Responsibilities
  • Utilize deicing equipment to remove ice and snow contamination from aircraft surfaces
  • Perform airfield security detail and escort duties as required
  • Conduct walkabout inspections and pick up FOD (Foreign Object Debris) and litter for all areas approved for GTAA deicing operations
  • May act as first-level response to contain oil and other spills or clean up debris at the areas approved for GTAA deicing operations as required
  • Demonstrate to new employees the proper method of operating aircraft deicing equipment and other ground service equipment as required to support deicing operations
  • Conduct daily inspections, maintenance programs, and cleaning on all mobile deicing equipment and deicing vehicles being utilized, including maintaining cleanliness of assigned facilities for approved GTAA deicing operations
  • Perform landscape maintenance tasks on airside and groundside at approved GTAA deicing operations areas, including grass cutting, maintenance of flower beds, turf maintenance, and maintenance of trees, shrubs, and other plant materials
  • Operate a variety of deicing equipment designed for airports to control ice and snow contamination at the approved GTAA deicing operations areas
  • Other duties as required
Requirements
  • Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent
  • Experience in Aircraft Deicing Operations and the operation of heavy equipment is considered an asset
  • Valid Provincial Driver's G License Required
  • The successful incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a D/A class AVOP permit within thirty (30) days of appointment to the position
  • Must be able to obtain Confined space certification
  • Must be able to obtain and retain a Transport Security Clearance
Knowledge and Skills
  • Ability to multi-task in order to deal with multiple radios and multiple functions on the equipment
  • Ability to work outside in all types of weather and lift varied amounts of weight for extended periods of time
  • Knowledge of Aircraft Deicing and related deicing equipment required to perform deicing tasks and recover spent fluid
  • Knowledge of Aircraft operations, flight surfaces, and basic principles of flight
  • Knowledge of Operation, mechanics, inspection, and regular maintenance of deicing equipment, aircraft deicing equipment, and glycol recovery equipment and supporting equipment
  • Knowledge of Equipment operation such as trimmers, mowers, power tools
  • Knowledge of situational awareness of practices for operating in a safe environment
  • Knowledge of Airfield and groundside layout and Maneuvering on airfield
  • Knowledge of spills containment procedures and knowledge of reporting process for Asphalt, concrete, and gravel repair and maintenance work
  • Knowledge of fence, gate, and sign repair practices
  • Knowledge of landscape maintenance techniques for approved GTAA deicing operations areas
  • Knowledge of ISO 14001 related procedures, Hazmat, and Transportation of Dangerous Goods
  • Ability to work airside and at heights
  • Demonstrated interpersonal and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work 12-hour rotational shift work (days, nights, and weekends) and be on standby


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