Airfield Equipment Operator (AEO)

WHAT’S THE TEAM LIKE

An airfield equipment operator plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth, safe, and efficient operation of airport facilities. They are responsible for operating and maintaining various machinery, such as runway sweepers, snowplows, snowblowers, grass cutters, paint carts, and asphalt patching equipment to keep the airfield optimal condition. With a keen eye for detail and a strict adherence to safety protocols, these operators contribute significantly to the efficiency and reliability of airport operations.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates heavy, medium and light equipment to maintain all airport surface structures on an annual basis.
• Perform labour work such changing broom cores, replacing plow blades, and preparing equipment for its next use.
• Pavement patching of airfield surfaces, groundside surfaces and various operationally required facilities, including anything from fences to roadwa...