Deicer

 Category: Ground Handling Services

 John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)–Terminal 1

 Compensation: $21.75 Per Hour

 Employment Type: Full-Time, Seasonal

 Schedule: On Call, Flexible Hours

 Experience: 1–2 Years / Junior (12–24 months)

Job Description

dnata is more than a global air and travel services provider. We connect people with possibilities and opportunities across 130+ airports in 34 countries through ground handling, cargo, travel, and catering & retail services. Our purpose is clear: to deliver on the promises our customers make. We are powered by a bold vision to be the world’s most admired air and travel services provider, which guides our strategy, culture, and every role across our teams. Our core values fuel everything we do: we are safe, we play to win, we respect everyone and work together as a team, and we are future thinking. At dnata we foster diversity, nurture ambition, and celebrate achievement. If you’re inspired by purpose and motivated to be part of a global team shaping the future of aviation and travel, we’d love to have you onboard.

On the ground, dnata USA keeps 27 of the country’s major airports connected – both with each other and the world – including John F. Kennedy Airport in New York City. Handling 200,000 tonnes of cargo, guiding 15,000,000 passengers and keeping 50,000 flights in the air each year, the work that the dnata USA team complete on the ground is crucial to keeping the country in the air.

As a Deicing Agent You will

• Comply with the Location’s attendance/tardiness and uniform standards.  

• Performs basic de-icing service to commercial aircraft.  

• Responsible for checking aircraft for leading edge ice and frost.  

• Apply deice fluid type 1 and 4 to aircraft wings, fuselage, and tail.  

• Responsible for driving large heavy vehicles around aircraft while de-icing operation is being performed.  

• Responsible for accurate accounting of de-icing fluid transactions.  

• Perform daily quality control checks on equipment and vehicles.  

• Operate headset/radio to provide communication between ground crew, flight crew, and dispatch.  

• Provide additional service as required as required by the needs of the operation.  

• Know and comply with all safety procedures.  

• Able to meet the Station’s attendance standards.  

• Experience driving large, heavy equipment preferred.  

• Able to continually lift push/move 70 lbs.  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

You have:

• Possess/maintain a valid State driver’s license and other FAA/Airport required identification/seals or authorizations.  

• High school diploma or equivalent; or one to three months related experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience  

• Must be flexible to work variable shifts, weekends, and holidays.  

• Specific shifts to be determined by administrative staff due to operational needs.  

• Must be able to work extended hours on short notice during irregular operation.  

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions, provided such accommodations do not create an undue hardship for the Company.