FULL_TIME
Ground Handling Staff
3/14/2025
Company Size
51-200 employees
Language
Not specified
Visa Sponsorship
No
About The Company
Air Chathams is a 100% privately owned airline started in 1984 by CEO Craig Emeny. The airline built its foundations providing a critical air-link between the Chatham Islands and mainland New Zealand.
Air Chathams pioneered the transport of live rock lobster from the island, and now flies over 300 tonnes annually.
The airline has developed over 30 years and now operates a secondary hub from its hangar and flight operations facility at Auckland International Airport.
Air Chathams operated as subsidiary Chathams Pacific in the Kingdom of Tonga for 5 years, and during that time achieved the ability to carry out scheduled & line maintenance services under an NZCAA Part 145 certification.
In April 2015 after Air NZ withdrew some regional NZ services, Air Chathams won a tender process to operate scheduled services between Auckland and Whakatane in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. The airline also now flies scheduled services between Auckland and Whanganui and Auckland and the Kapiti Coast following the withdrawal of Air NZ in 2017 and 2018 respectively.
Following 2 years of operating chartered group flights into Norfolk Island, Air Chathams began operating direct scheduled passenger flights from Auckland to the island in September 2019. This is the airline's first international destination.
Air Chathams fleet consists of three Convair 580's, three Fairchild Metroliners, three SAAB 340's, an ATR 72, a Cessna 206, and a Douglas DC-3.
The Douglas DC-3 ZK-AWP is the only aircraft still operating in NZ that served the Royal NZ Airforce and flew for the National Airways Corporation (now Air NZ). It is available for scenic flights in Tauranga over the summer months and for group charters throughout New Zealand. The DC3 also attends selected air shows and regional festivals.
About the Role
<p style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: var(--_1dwayiq3); margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(45, 54, 72); font-family: Roboto, "><strong>Proudly connecting regional New Zealand since 1984, Air Chathams is searching for passionate individuals to join our team. This Auckland Airport based role will see you at the forefront of our family-owned and operated business.</strong><br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">We are seeking keen individuals to join our ground handling team based at Auckland Airport. This role will see you at the forefront of our business, with the responsibility for aircraft ground handling and loading.<br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">We are seeking keen individuals to join our ground handling team based at Auckland Airport. This role will see you at the forefront of our business, with the responsibility for aircraft ground handling and loading.</p><p style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: var(--_1dwayiq3); margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(45, 54, 72); font-family: Roboto, "><br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">We are looking for casual, fixed-term, part-time and full-time staff. Shift duties will normally be rostered between the hours of 6:00am and 8:00pm in accordance with a roster, which includes shifts on weekends. In your application, please state your preference for the type of employment you're looking for.</p><p style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: var(--_1dwayiq3); margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(45, 54, 72); font-family: Roboto, "><br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">We require someone who will fit with the Air Chathams ground and flight crew and able to work well in a team environment. Flexibility is an essential skill as you may be required to stay later in the event of a disruption to flights. Applicants will need to be physically fit.</p><p style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: var(--_1dwayiq3); margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(45, 54, 72); font-family: Roboto, "><br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Training, vehicle parking, protective equipment and uniform will be provided.</p><p style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: var(--_1dwayiq3); margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(45, 54, 72); font-family: Roboto, "><br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The ability to work under pressure is also important, and having a professional approach and good organisational and time management skills is essential. Excellent attention to detail and a good health and safety culture is critical.</p><p style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: var(--_1dwayiq3); margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(45, 54, 72); font-family: Roboto, "><br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Please apply with your CV and cover letter.</p><p style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(45, 54, 72); font-family: Roboto, "><br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Send your application to <a href="mailto:employment@airchathams.co.nz" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: var(--_1dwayiq1d); text-decoration: none;" rel="noreferrer">employment@airchathams.co.nz</a> and we will be in contact to schedule an interview</p>
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