Aircraft Tow Lead

Overview People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833. Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time‑critical logistics services at over 300 locations in 65 countries across 6 continents. But at the heart of our business is our people. Role Purpose The Aircraft Tow Lead is responsible for the movement of the aircraft from and to the Gates, North Pad, West Ramp and Bird Bath locations. To lead a highly motivated team in providing a world‑class service to our customers, ensuring the team is in place in a timely fashion. Good communication between the allocator and Duty Manager. Always provide 100% safety oversight and ensure all paperwork is completed in a timely manner. What You Will Be Doing To consistently deliver the highest level of customer service at all times. Responsible for ensuring airline’s standards are achieved or exceeded consistently. On‑time performance targets delivered to our customer airlines. Proactive in all areas by forward planning and taking responsibility for the job at hand. Ensure the safe and correct utilisation of all resources on the ramp. Comply with all airlines ground handling regulations. Follow and promote safety SOPs. Aircraft movement – brake riding Ensure gates and pads are set up and taken down for all pushes and tows. Ensure you are in position and prepared to support the day of operation at the start of your shift. Monitor parked aircraft for condition and security, ensuring that all external ground equipment units that are hooked up to the aircraft are operating and functioning normally. Fuel all tugs, trucks and ground equipment when required; notify GSE and DSM when ground equipment is unserviceable. Wing walking. Actively give support, guidance and encouragement to your colleagues. Fully comply with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1984 when carrying out your duties, ensuring safety is never compromised. Promote a professional image at all times by applying the company uniform standards. Performs other duties as assigned. Safety, Security, Wellbeing And Compliance You will have a responsibility and duty while at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare of everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our substance misuse policy. What We Are Looking For Must be 18 years of age or older. Prior leadership experience. Successful completion of Menzies Towing Program. Successful completion of AMA Licence from ATL Airport. Successful completion of Frontier Brake Riding Program. Must have suitable experience working as a Ramp Agent Lead. Well‑organised with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy, able to work on one’s own initiative to meet deadlines, and able to recognise and deal with challenges promptly and efficiently. Demonstrate ability to lead, coach and develop staff. Ability to work within a pressured environment. Must be flexible to adapt to changing demands and circumstances. Team player with strong interpersonal skills. Ability to influence, motivate, negotiate and communicate effectively at all levels. Thorough knowledge of ground handling operations, aviation security, safety practices, legislation and customer‑supplier relationships. Must be proactive and forward‑thinking. Must have a current driver’s licence with no violations over the past five years. Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including overtime, weekends, holidays and overnights with shift differential. Work is done primarily outdoors. Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions. Must pass pre‑employment background, physical test and drug screen. Compliance Carry out all activities of the role and processing activities as directed by the company through its policies, procedures and training to ensure the success of the operation, including the following: Remain up to date with all station notices relating to policies and procedures. Remain up to date with all relevant operational, systems and customer service training. Maintain a safe and secure working environment at all times. Comply with the company’s open, fair and honest reporting culture. Diversity Menzies Aviation is a committed equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences and approaches of our global workforce are represented, and where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential. #J-18808-Ljbffr