Pad Coordinator I (Seasonal)

About Us

The Inland Group of Companies (IDS and Quantem Aviation Services) is a trusted aviation partner operating at over 50+ airports across Canada and the United States. We deliver aircraft de-icing, fueling, environmental management, ground handling, and other specialized aviation support services. Safety is our highest priority. Every employee has the authority and responsibility to stop work when unsafe conditions exist.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and life insurance
• AD&D and Long-Term Disability (LTDP)
• Pension plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts
• Advancement opportunities
• On-the-job training
• Employee Recognition Program
• DailyPay
• $300 referral bonuses – unlimited

Responsibilities

• Proactively foster a learning safety culture by modeling a safe work ethic and promoting the value of open reporting and shared safety responsibility.
• Follow all safety policies, standards, and procedures to achieve a safe and healthy work environment for all staff, customers, and visitors; support Inland’s environmental commitments by helping to limit our organization’s impact on the ecosystem.
• Oversee CDF/DDF operations for the day to ensure work is performed in accordance with company standards.
• Maintain control of deicing operator activities by:
  • Establishing communication with all resources within the deicing bays.
  • Confirming operators are established in “safe zones”, both visually and verbally.
  • Confirming vehicle positioning around aircraft.
  • Advising the operator of airline, type of aircraft, flight numbers, and any special requirements.
• Ensure Inland’s policy of superior service, satisfaction, and aircraft/personnel safety are met.
• Professionally communicate with aircraft operators (pilots), spraying operators, GRV operators, and other stakeholders via two-way radio.
• Assist the station management team with the overall safety and performance of the de-icing operation.
• Assign work to Aircraft De-icers and Equipment Operators.
• Promptly and accurately complete all associated paperwork.
• Maintain safe, efficient, and professional communication between:
  • The aircraft.
  • Deicing vehicles.
  • Support vehicles and equipment.
  • Glycol Recovery Vehicles and related equipment (e.g., Tanker Trailers).
  • Other agencies on common use areas.
• Maintain short and medium-range weather forecasts to anticipate potential deicing conditions.
• Ensure sufficient deicing fluid stocks, equipment, and personnel are available for forecasted weather conditions; immediately identify any shortfall to the Operations Manager or designee.
• Act as a liaison with Equipment maintenance representatives, Deicers, Quality Control, Airport Authority, YYTAA, Inland customer airlines and operators, local aircraft ground control agencies, and NAV Canada (when required).
• Assist operators with troubleshooting equipment problems.
• Maintain relevant information on the company intranet page, IceLink, including:
  • Deicing start time.
  • Holdover start (anti-ice) time.
  • Deicing completed time.
  • Vehicles in safe zones.
  • Type of fluid applied.
  • Areas of fluid applied.
  • Vehicles used on aircraft.
  • Aircraft condition.
  • Remarks—any irregularities noted (e.g., odd requests, delays).
• Conduct shift briefing/update with all deicing crewmembers prior to any deicing event.
• Identify specific deicing areas to be used and ensure all applicable operational and environmental systems are properly configured.
• Provide aircraft movement instructions to flight crew in accordance with airport-approved procedures.
• In the event of an incident or accident, follow corporate published procedures.
• Ensure, through verbal and visual means, that prior to an aircraft’s release, all assist deicing equipment is away from the aircraft and within the designated safe zone area.
• Uphold and follow duties related to de/anti-icing aircraft according to procedures for both airlines and Inland/IDS.
• Work cooperatively with all team members and external stakeholders involved in assigned duties.
• Promote the best interest of the company by fostering goodwill and support between Inland/IDS and its customers.
• Understand and promote the Company’s mission statement, values, and strategic goals.
• Foster a team environment and create a “group culture.”
• Drive and maintain a high level of efficiency and productivity.
• Ensure Inland is compliant with all Government Labour, Health, and Safety laws, regulations, and policies.
• Abide by Inland’s procedural handbooks, operational plans, and directives of management to ensure work is done according to specifications and/or regulations.
• Uphold and follow duties related to traffic management according to procedures for both airlines and Inland/IDS.
• Monitor Iceman and Icehouse frequencies at all times and direct traffic that needs to cross the Central De-icing Facility (CDF).
• Accomplish any other tasks assigned by management from time to time.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Vast experience in the field of aircraft and/or operations.
• Successful completion of all classroom and on-the-job training.
• Flexible schedule.
• Basic computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft programs and Inland’s independent computer program “Ice Link – Aircraft Ground De-icing Management System.”
• Ability to use an iPad and/or laptop.
• Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain a positive and good-natured attitude.
• Ability to remain calm and perform under pressure and within fixed time constraints.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license.
• Valid Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC).
• Valid Radio Operator Certificate-Aeronautical (ROC-A) license.
• Air traffic control license, flight dispatcher certificate, apron control certificate, flight services specialist certificate, AVOP, or commercial pilot’s license considered an asset.

Work Environment

The Pad Coordinator will have a mixture of operational and office duties. Most of the job will be spent sitting in the Icehouse or in a vehicle for extended periods during inclement weather conditions. There may be exposure to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions (wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles and vibration). The noise level in the work environment can be excessive at times. The Pad Coordinator may be required to work outside of their normal work schedule to meet customer or operational needs.

Physical Demands

• Physically fit and able to perform all operational requirements.
• Sitting for extended periods.
• Working outdoors for long periods when necessary.
• Ability to work in a confined space for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull objects up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Wearing personal protective equipment when required and full mobility for freedom of movement in high-risk environments.
• Must be able to speak clearly and hear efficiently to comprehend instructions.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Schedule

Positions may be full-time or part-time as determined by operational requirements; some employees may be employed casually/on-call. Due to the seasonal nature of the business and the direct impact of weather on operations, hours of work are flexible, with additional hours possibly required during certain weather events. Shifts may be scheduled in part or in whole for any of the functions outlined above.

Location: YHZ - 270 Goudey Dr, Goffs, NS B2T 1M6