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Air Transport Ramp Attendants  (NOC 7437)
Saguenay--Lac-Saint-Jean Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Air transport ramp attendants operate ramp-servicing vehicles and equipment, handle cargo and baggage and perform other ground support duties at airports. They are employed by airline and air services companies and the federal government.

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Air transport ramp attendants perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Drive and operate ramp-servicing vehicles and equipment such as towing tractors, food service trucks, de-icer sprayers and lavatory servicing trucks
  • Position passenger loading stairs and operate aircraft cargo doors
  • Marshal or tow aircrafts to gate positions for passenger boarding and deplaning and for loading and unloading of cargo
  • Sort and load cargo and passenger baggage according to instructions forwarded by load planner to achieve proper balance
  • Unload, sort and route cargo and baggage
  • Transport freight between aircraft and airport warehouse
  • Clean and prepare aircraft interior for passengers and wash aircraft exterior.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Chicoutimi, Ville de Saguenay, Alma, Jonquière, La Baie, Roberval, Desbiens, Dolbeau-Mistassini, Métabetchouan, Normandin, Saint-Coeur-de-Marie, Saint-Félicien, Bagotville, Grande-Baie, Port-Alfred, Saint-Honoré

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Outlook & Prospects for Air Transport Ramp Attendants in Saguenay--Lac-Saint-Jean Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Air Transport Ramp Attendants in Saguenay--Lac-Saint-Jean Region as well as in the rest of the Québec.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Saguenay--Lac-Saint-Jean Region <Not assigned> 2012-11-26

Compared to other occupations, this is a relatively small occupational group in the local area with few and infrequent job opportunities.

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