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YVR signs agreement with China Southern Airlines
B
ritish Columbia’s role as Canada’s Pacific Gateway was strengthened during a trade mission to Asia by
Premier Gordon Campbell late last year, where YVR signed an agreement with China Southern Airlines that will see the first flights between Vancouver and Guangzhou begin July 2009. Representatives from the Airport Authority accompanied the Premier on the mission. These included Tony Gugliotta, senior vice president of marketing and commercial development, who
signed
a
memorandum
of
China Southern Airlines Boeing 777 at Beijing Capital International Airport in front of the new Terminal 3 expansion for the upcoming Beijing 2008 Olympics.
understanding with China Southern
Vancouver, or alternatively transit
Airlines at a bilateral meeting on November 29.
China
is
B.C.’s
second-largest
local crew lands at YVR close to 795
through Hong Kong. Direct air service
trading partner, and the top source of
hours of employment are generated.
will allow greater ease and comfort for
immigrants to B.C. Increased Asia-Pacific
The new China Southern Airlines service
Currently, citizens of Guangzhou
the many travelers moving between our
air travel through YVR is a key economic
will strengthen these existing business
must travel either to Shanghai or Beijing
two provinces, which have been sister
generator: Each time an Asia-Pacific air
and cultural connections between the
to take advantage of air services to
provinces since 1995.
service operated by a foreign carrier and
two provinces.
E
T
• China Southern Airlines is based in Guangzhou in the Guangdong province of the People’s Republic of China. • Operating domestic, regional and international services, it is Asia’s largest airline in terms of fleet size and a member of the SkyTeam airline alliance. • The carrier was originally part of the Civil Aviation Authority of China before it was broken up in into three major carriers—Air China, China Southern, China Eastern and a number of smaller regional airlines, with China Southern the largest of the three. • China Southern operates a fleet of 300 aircraft, and currently flies to Europe, Australia and intra-Asia, and one North American destination, Los Angeles. • The first of its 10 Boeing 787s, which will fly the new Vancouver-Guangzhou route, will be delivered in July 2008.
he Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC)
thematic structure, a 16.7 metres wide by 41 metres
recently recognized the best steel construction
long by 33.5 metres high welded frame.
projects in British Columbia at the 2007 B.C. Region
ach year, the BC Export honour
Fast Facts China Southern Airlines
Link Construction Project receives architectural award of merit
Vancouver Airport Services wins BC Export Award Awards
RICHMOND & SURREY LOCATIONS
Steel Design Awards of Excellence.
British
The Link Construction Project is so named because it links the International and Domestic terminals. The
Columbia’s top exporters.
In the architectural awards category, an award of merit
$117-million project will provide increased international
The awards are open to all B.C.-
was presented to Vancouver Airport Authority for the Link
check-in capacity, passenger screening, additional baggage
registered companies that have
Construction Project.
systems and office space.
Sharing in the award were a number of companies
The five-storey building will be connected to the new
that took part in the building’s development: Kasian
Canada Line station via a covered walkway, and will serve
Celebrating its 25th anniversary
Architecture Interior Design, Read Jones Christofferson
as a central hub for passengers travelling through YVR.
in 2007, the B.C. Export Awards is
Ltd., Ledcor Construction Ltd. and Wesbridge Steelworks
the oldest award ceremony of its
Ltd.
exported a product or service for two or more years.
Construction crews are currently focusing on the completion of the Link Concourse, including the check-
kind in Canada, with competitors
The Link Construction Project includes five levels of
ranging from design firms to post-
steel floor and roof framing. It is highlighted by an oval
in area, baggage conveyors and the transfer corridor and pre-board screening areas on Level 4.
secondary institutions. The awards are presented by a partnership between
the
British
Columbia
Ministry of Economic Development and the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters. For 2007, there were 412 nominations and 219 applications received, and eight companies were rewarded for their export excellence and contributions to the B.C. economy. Vancouver
D
elhi-based Kingfisher
and India, one of the world’s
Airlines
plans
fastest-growing economies.
operate
the
to first
Every month, thousands of
non-stop flight between Delhi
people travel between B.C. and
and Vancouver as soon as
India, and that number will only
possible.
grow as tourists and business
This is another exciting
travellers alike take advantage
piece of news that came from
of Kingfisher’s new service
Services
Premier Gordon Campbell’s
(YVRAS), considered one of the
trade mission to Asia last year.
world’s
Airport
leading
global
airport
inside:
Kingfisher Airlines announces Vancouver-Delhi route
Kingfisher Airlines taxiing to Bangalore International Airport, India.
when it begins. Currently,
Delhi
is
the
non-
Non-stop service will mean convenient
largest international market not served
management
stop service will reduce travel time
travel between Delhi and Vancouver,
by a non-stop flight from Vancouver, so
See Airport Services page 3
between Delhi and Vancouver from
and will strengthen cultural, business
this service will be a welcome addition
approximately 25 hours to 15 hours.
and tourism links between Canada
to YVR. (See Fast Facts page 3)
investment,
It’s
expected
that
the
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President’s Corner
and development companies, was awarded the top prize in the
By LARRY BERG, President and Chief Executive Officer
Professional and Services category. YVRAS was honoured for exporting its airport management expertise to an international network of airports and received top marks for its growth in foreign markets as well as its outstanding professional services. From attracting new airlines to increasing airport retail opportunities, YVRAS implements best practices from YVR in each of its 18 airports on three continents, including Kamloops, Fort St. John and Cranbook airports here in B.C., airports in Hamilton, Ontario and Moncton, New Brunswick, as well as airports in Chile, Jamaica, the Turks and Caicos islands, Cyprus and the Dominican Republic. Airports in the YVRAS’ network have been honoured with various recognitions over the years. For example, Forbes Magazine rated the Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport in Chile the seventh best airport in the world; the John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport in Canada won first place for best corporate branding campaign at the Airports Council International – North America Conference and Exhibition in 2004.
Arrivals 2008: What’s to come in the year ahead
B
efore we look at what’s to come in 2008, let’s celebrate
stations will be substantially completed and testing of the line
all that was accomplished in 2007. The Airport
with “live” trains will occur throughout the year.
Authority kicked off the year by lowering landing
fees charged to airlines operating international passenger and cargo flights into YVR, making our airport’s international landing fees the lowest of all major Canadian airports. In March, we introduced the new face of YVR, represented by our new logo and the opening of the first phase of the new International Terminal wing, our largest expansion in more than 10 years. The expansion, which opened fully in June, added more than 36,000 square metres of terminal space and
A number of new baggage systems will be placed into full operation in 2008, including new Domestic Terminal inbound carousels, advanced screening equipment and transfer lines between the International and Domestic terminals to provide seamless luggage transfers for passengers connecting at YVR. All of these enhancements will increase baggage processing efficiency, which means getting your luggage from one place to another will be faster and easier. The expansion of C-Pier will begin in 2008. This area of the
four new international gates. Domestic travellers weren’t forgotten; in May, a new
airport is one of the oldest and is used primarily by Air Canada.
$17-million regional commuter facility was unveiled for
Five new gates will be added in time for 2010. Airside, a new
Fast Facts Kingfisher Airlines from page 1
aircraft serving YVR’s 30-plus destinations within B.C. The
north-south taxiway for wide-body aircraft will be finished—all
new $117-million Link Building connecting the Domestic and
• Kingfisher Airlines Limited is based in Bangalore, India. A young airline, Kingfisher was founded in 2005, and is operated by Dr. Vijay Mallya, a successful business leader and Member of Parliament in India.
International terminals also opened in 2007.
part of our preparations for newer, larger aircraft, such as the
• United Beverages Group, the third-largest spirits company in the world, owns Kingfisher Airlines. • Kingfisher is India’s largest domestic airline, connecting 69 cities and offering more than 570 flights daily with a fleet of 78 aircraft. • The airline has ordered several Airbus A340-500s, which would be ideal for non-stop operations between Vancouver and Delhi. • Kingfisher is one of only six airlines in the world to have a five-star rating from Skytrax, which represents the quality rating of standards applied across an airline’s product and service standards, along with Asiana Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific Airways.
The coming year will see many more projects reach completion. Perhaps one of the most important projects of 2008 is the redesign of the passenger service/public greeting area in the International Terminal. It will provide a fullservice international reception lounge with a customer office providing 24/7 support for international arriving passengers and those meeting them. This project will be completed
A380, which has already made two visits to YVR—and the south terminal airport will receive new apron pavement. In 2008, you’ll see enhanced maps with pictograms throughout the terminals, multi-language help brochures at all customer care points, improved multi-language signs and expanded training for all of our frontline customer care staff. In fact, individualized customer care is our key focus going
in the summer of 2008, part of the many initiatives we’ve
forward, and all current and future initiatives will be geared
undertaken to ensure the best care for all customers at YVR.
toward providing our passengers and guests with the highest
Also, by late summer, the Canada Line’s three Sea Island
standards in service.
Name that Aircraft
BC Ambulance Service Bike Squad Chief receives honours
Last month’s winner:
Jenny Pearson, Toronto
Answer: Lockheed Martin X-35
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aul Cruickshanks, acting unit
“Paul is a highly regarded member
chief of BC Ambulance Service
of the YVR community and the working
(BCAS) Bike Squad at YVR,
relationship we have with him is
received the nationally sponsored
second to none,” said Jennifer Kooren,
Emergency Medical Services Exemplary
Vancouver Airport Authority’s director,
Service
security and emergency planning.
Medal,
presented
by
the
Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia in November 2007.
Canada’s
prestigious
Exemplary
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The X-35 was an experimental aircraft by Lockheed Martin for the Joint Strike Fighter Program. It was declared the winner over the Boeing X-32 and went on to enter production in the early 21st century as the F-35 Lightning II. Elements of the F-35 design were pioneered by the F-22 Raptor. Lockheed had a teaming relationship with the Yakovlev Design Bureau on their bid for the Joint Advanced Strike Technology competition. This has fueled speculation that the overall design of the F-35 was heavily influenced by the Yak-141, however, the two aircraft are very different.
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If you have ever lost something
and credit cards are returned
while travelling, you are not alone.
to their owners or the issuing
Last year, more than 7,000 items
authorities.
were turned in to the Lost and
lap tops and PDAs are usually
Found office at YVR, located
returned to their rightful owner.
Cellular
phones,
at the Customer Information
If an item is not claimed
Counter on Departures Level 3
within 60 days, it is donated to a
of the International Terminal. The office
area by a traveller in a wheelchair who
recognized charity. Eyewear, however, is
helps reunite passengers with items lost
had been asked to remove it because of
donated to developing countries, while
within the terminals, seven days a week.
its metal content.
unclaimed electronic items are sent to a
“At YVR, we know how easy it is to
Items are most often discovered
lose things while travelling, and how
in high traffic areas, such as security
If you’ve lost an item at YVR, call
stressful it can be to have to replace
screening areas, restaurants, food
(604) 276-6104, toll free 1-866-817-
them,” said Lost and Found coordinator
courts, bank machines, phones and
5243, or fill out the form on the airport’s
Dawn Coates.
washrooms.
Website at www.yvr.ca/guide/around/
According to Coates, the office answers more than 300 phone calls a
Happily, 60 per cent of all items turned in are returned to their owners.
recycling facility.
assistance_lostnfound.asp. For items left onboard an aircraft,
week, for an average of 60 to 75 calls
Items in the Lost and Found are
or went missing while under care of
each day. Summer and Christmas are
carefully logged and tracked with a
your airline (i.e., Lost Baggage), contact
the busiest periods, with more than
computerized database. Every attempt
the airline directly. Local airline phone
3,000 items found during that period
is made to return the items, although
numbers are available at www.yvr.ca/
last year.
locating the owner often requires some
flightinfo/airlines.asp.
Two of the more unusual items
detective work. If an item is unmarked,
For other items lost on a taxi, bus,
found were a sample breast implant,
the department’s resident sleuths may
cruise ship or other locations, please call
and an artificial limb. The latter had
call a number in a cell phone directory to
companies directly.
been left behind at a security screening
see if they can uncover the owner or use
PAMEA Symposium & Trade Show January 28-30, 2008
The aviation industry is invited to the PAMEA (Pacific AME Association) 2008 Aircraft Maintenance Symposium & Trade Show. Don’t miss this opportunity to keep current by attending seminars covering regulatory and technical topics and to see the latest products and services available. Seminars will provide attendees with interesting and valuable information covering topics required by everyone involved in the aircraft maintenance profession.
Topics include: Complying with MSI 28, FADEC, Troubleshooting, Pneumatics, Employee/Employer Issues, Balancing Flight Controls, Lycoming Update, Rolls Royce 250 Series Engines, Composites, Dangerous Goods and the AME, The Future of CAR STD 566—Your AME License—Your Profession, Oil Analysis, Human Factors, Fuel Systems. NEW PRODUCTS & SERVICES Trade Show Exhibitors provide the opportunity to keep current with the newest services and products and meet the suppliers and vendors. Socialize with your friends and colleagues and join in the special entertainment. Location: River Rock Casino, 8811 River Road, Richmond BC V6X 3P8 Please visit our Website www.pamea.com for further details and to register for this event.
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Air New Zealand adds Pacific Rim flavours to its airborne menu
A
ir New Zealand is toasting the success
the best of both destinations.
of its new direct route between Vancouver and Auckland with new
welcome him to our world class consultant
• Spicy Prawn Salad—with New Zealand
chef program.”
avocado oil, citrus aioli, soft herb salad,
Air New Zealand’s year-round service
Waterfront hotel. Wrightson, a Kiwi-come-
tobiko and champagne vinaigrette, and
provides three non-stop flights each week on
Vancouverite, is also keeper of the hotel’s
• Apple Syrup Lacquered Salmon—with west coast crab and potato cake, asparagus and
Vancouver and Auckland from November-
he and his team of 35 chefs grow fresh herbs,
orange fennel salad.
March and July-August. The service will be
“My opportunity was to create meal options [for the Vancouver-Auckland route] that
Both dishes are available on the daily
available twice-weekly other months; offering
menu at Herons restaurant in The Fairmont
Canadians access to a variety of experiences
Waterfront hotel.
throughout New Zealand’s seasons.
showcase Pacific Rim flavours by drawing on
“Really outstanding air travel experiences
Star Alliance partner Air Canada will also be
my experiences and the produce offered in
start with a warm welcome, attentive service
Canada and New Zealand,” said Wrightson. “My
and an in-flight menu worthy of the most
team and I think we’ve cracked it.”
discerning diner,” said Roger Poulton, vice
booked on AirNewZealand.ca or by
code sharing on this service.
calling 1-800-663-5494.
Flight and vacation details can be
As a result, when premium class travellers
president, Air New Zealand – The Americas.
from Canada and New Zealand board Air New
“For the Vancouver-Auckland flight, our aim
Zealand’s Boeing 777-200 ER to swap seasons,
was to capture the culinary best of both New
they are in for a culinary experience that fuses
Zealand and Canada. Chef Wrightson took time,
A
the
international
customer
competitors.” The
new
T
he Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, has announced the designation of Zoom Airlines to operate scheduled
the personal attention they deserve International
New Zealand-born executive chef Shannon Wrightson collaborated with Air New Zealand on its in-flight menu for the airline’s new Vancouver-Auckland route.
Zoom between Canada and Italy
Air New Zealand launches ‘Concierge in the Sky’ service ir New Zealand is revolutionizing
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legendary third-storey rooftop garden, where vegetables and fruit.
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dishes and Air New Zealand is delighted to
Wrightson and his team include:
executive chef at Vancouver’s Fairmont
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creativity and care to craft these memorable
Some of the dishes created by chef
menu choices supplied by Shannon Wrightson,
2008
international air services between Canada and Italy. “I am pleased that Zoom’s designation will provide
Airline
and the advice they need,” said
travel experience with the
Concierge service will offer a combination
Poulton. “We’re dedicated to finding
Canada and Italy,” said Minister Cannon. “This increase in
introduction of an in-flight International
of travel advisers, disrupt managers,
new ways to deliver our customers
scheduled air services is a great example of growth in the airline
Airline Concierge service—a first in
loyalty and destination experts focusing
with a uniquely Kiwi experience at
industry and of the Canada-European Union bilateral market.”
the aviation industry. The new service
on supporting every customer’s travel
every stage of their journey, and the
Under the provisions of Canada’s international air transportation
launches in April on Air New Zealand’s
needs. Concierge service staff duties
best way to do that is through our
policy, all Canadian air carriers may apply to the Minister for
Vancouver, Los Angeles, San Francisco
may include: escorting passengers to
people. Air New Zealanders are our
designation to operate scheduled international air services.
to Auckland routes.
and from the aircraft; recommending
competitive advantage.”
This latest designation was made possible by the bilateral air
“must-do” activities while visiting New
to 90 concierge staff, which will be
Zealand; assisting customers with
developed from Air New Zealand cabin
dedicated to making every customer’s
onward bookings; supporting customers
crew and customer feedback captured
journey before, during and after an Air
affected by a weather disruption;
during the past two years. The initiative
New Zealand service a special event,”
advising passengers on Star Alliance
is a natural complement to the airline’s
said Roger Poulton, vice president, Air
network options; or talking through the
award-winning long-haul product and
New Zealand - The Americas. “There is
finer points of customers’ in-flight wine
service. Concierge staff will serve as
no other airline in the world offering
selections.
New Zealand ambassadors, as well as
in the travel industry, backed by minority shareholder, the Bank
experts in the regions to which they
of Scotland.
“Everyone travelling with us, no
a significant edge over its international
matter how full the aircraft, receives
concierge
initiative
was
transport agreement already in place between Canada and Italy.
“Air New Zealand will employ up
such a service, giving Air New Zealand
The
additional airline choices for Canadians travelling between
The agreement permits each country to designate any number of airlines for the operation of scheduled air services to and from Canada with no limits on the frequency of flights each designated airline is allowed to operate. Zoom will anoounce its Canada-Italy destination shortly. Zoom Airlines is owned by brothers Hugh and John Boyle, Toronto-based Scottish businessmen with a strong track record
fly.
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Oneworld voted world’s leading airline alliance at World Travel Awards
L
ast month, oneworld airline alliance
For the third year running British
was named the world’s leading
Airways was named the world’s leading
alliance for the fifth year running
airline overall, Cathay Pacific was named
at the World Travel Awards, considered
the world’s leading first class airline
the travel industry’s equivalent of the
and American Airlines honoured for the
‘Oscars’. Oneworld has retained the
world’s leading economy class.
award every year since this category was introduced in 2003.
The awards also named Cathay Pacific
as
Asia’s
leading
airline,
Some 170,000 travel professionals
American as North America’s leading
and agents worldwide cast votes in the
airline, LAN as South America’s leading
World Travel Awards, which took place
airline and Qantas as Australasia’s
at a gala ceremony in the Caribbean’s
leading airline.
To mark its addition to the alliance on November 1, 2007, Dragonair chief executive Kenny Tang and two of the airline’s flight attendants placed the first oneworld logo on its aircraft.
record-breaking year for the alliance.” Last
November,
oneworld
“Oneworld is delighted to have
completed its biggest expansion since
The award was the culmination of
received this tremendous vote of
its launch eight years ago, with the
a record 2007 for the alliance, with
confidence once again from some of
addition of China’s Dragonair. This
11 new carriers joining and expanding
the most knowledgeable people in
follows the recruitment earlier this
the network to close to 100 more
the travel industry worldwide,” said
year of Japan Airlines and five of
destinations. Additionally, co-locations
Michael Blunt, vice-president corporate
its affiliates, plus Malév Hungarian
at key airports generated more revenues
communications.
Airlines,
for member airlines.
Turks and Caicos islands last month.
“It
reflects
the
Royal and
Jordanian, LAN
LAN
quality of our airline members and our
Argentina
In the top worldwide judging
commitment to deliver alliance customer
Together, they expanded the alliance’s
Ecuador.
categories, oneworld’s member airlines
service better than any one else. It’s a
network to some 700 destinations in
also received their share of recognition.
wonderful way to end what has been a
almost 150 countries.
Appointment Notice
Helijet’s Rick Hill named vice president of operations and commercial programs
D
aniel Sitnam, president and CEO of Richmond-based Helijet International Inc. is pleased to announce that Rick Hill has been named vice president of operations and commercial programs,
effective December 1, 2007. In his new role, Hill will lead and oversee all facets of fixed wing jet and helicopter air service operating standards and commercial development, with the support of a highly qualified management team. Hill has maintained a senior position with Helijet for 18 years and has managed commercial, financial and technical operations while overseeing the primary development of Helijet’s scheduled helicopter air services. Hill’s extensive background in aviation leads back to overseeing financial reporting and route planning at CP Air, then at Canadian Airlines, where he was instrumental in integrating Canadian’s regional network with the mainline parent carrier. “Rick’s industry experience gives Helijet a tremendous advantage over other carriers,” said Sitnam. “Rick’s new role will channel his expertise for integrating operational and commercial standards within Helijet. That means keeping our high standard of safety; all the while further improving our already high level of customer service for our travelling clients.” Helijet International Inc. is a Canadian-owned company and is North America’s largest scheduled helicopter service, as well as a significant provider to British Columbia’s air medical services. Helijet is celebrating its 21st anniversary and has received numerous awards for outstanding customer service and safety standards.
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New service lets international passengers tell greeters they’ve arrived
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I
f you’ve ever been at YVR waiting for a family member or friend arriving on an international flight, you know
there can sometimes be a significant delay between the time their flight arrives and the time they enter the public greeting area. This is because passengers arriving on international flights must travel from the gate to the Customs Hall, complete border processes and collect their luggage before they get to you. Last December YVR introduced a new service to allow arriving passengers to post their name on a screen in the public greeting area to let their party know they’ve arrived. This new YVR Greeter Information Board is the first of its kind in Canada. Greeter Information Board in International Arrivals Public Greeting Area: New service allows passengers in the Customs Hall to visit a Customer Information Counter and ask to have their name displayed on the Greeter Information Board in the public greeting area to let their party know they have arrived.
How does it work? Once passengers clear the primary inspection line—the row of booths at the entrance to the Customs Hall where Customs Officers check your passport—and enter the Customs Hall, they can go to the 24-hour
Customer Care Representative at the
Service and can provide translation in
and the time the information was posted
As a greeter, it’s good to let your
Customer Information Counter, centrally
counter how they would like their name
more than 170 different languages for
on the YVR Greeter Information Board,
passenger know before they arrive that
located between the baggage carousels,
displayed and where they are arriving
passengers who may not speak English.
which has labels and headings that
this service is available. As well, let them
and ask to have their name displayed
from, and this information will be added
If you are a greeter waiting for your
scroll between the six most commonly
know that they can look for a Customer
on the YVR Greeter Information Board
to the board.
passenger in the International Arrivals
requested languages at YVR: English,
Care Representative in a red vest if they
in the public area, where their greeter
Customer Information Counters are
area, you’ll be able to see your passenger’s
French, Simplified Chinese, Japanese,
need directions or assistance, or if they
will be waiting. Passengers can tell the
equipped with 24-hour Language Line
name, the city they have arrived from
Korean and Punjabi.
See Greeter Information page 8
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Greeter Information from page 7 have trouble finding the Information Counter. Another way you can prepare yourself if you’re meeting an international passenger is to make sure you have their flight number and check the status of their flight before you leave for the airport. You can do this by clicking on “Arrivals” on the homepage of the YVR website—www.yvr.ca—or by phoning the airline. Have a plan for getting in touch if things don’t go as planned, and be aware that border processes for new immigrants, students and workers to Canada generally take more time. Processes may also take longer during busy periods. If you have questions or concerns while waiting for your passenger, talk to one of our Customer Care Representatives at the 24-hour BC Visitor Centre, located in the International Arrivals public greeting area.
Tips for Travellers and Greeters Greeters:
contact information, including your
1. Inform your guest of the general procedure they will go through
mobile number –if they have one.
once they get off the aircraft. The
4. Check the status of your guest’s
processing time for each passenger
flight at www.yvr.ca before you leave
will vary as they move from the
for the airport.
aircraft
to
the
Customs
Hall,
complete their border processes and The 24-hour Customer Information Counter in the Customs Hall, where passengers can go to have their name posted on the Greeter Information Board.
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5. Review the arrivals information and terminal maps on www.yvr.ca before
retrieve their luggage. 2. Inform your guest of the YVR Greeter
you leave.
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6. Share your flight number and
Information Counters and Customer
information with your greeter before
Care
Representatives.
Customer
Care Representatives are available throughout the airport and are
you leave. 7. Use the Greeter Information Board service.
distinguishable by their red vests.
8. Have a plan to contact your greeter
Green Coat ambassadors, who wear
if you get delayed in Customs and
green vests, are also available to
Immigration or things do not go according to plan.
help. 3. Know your guest’s flight number
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British Airways Boeing 747-400s lined up at London Heathrow’s Terminal 4.
S
U.K. airports as quickly as possible.
customers flying through and out
We are working closely with the BAA
of London Heathrow will be able
[British Airport Authority] and the DfT
to take two pieces of hand baggage on
[Department for Transport] towards
board following the U.K. government’s
lifting the one-bag restriction as soon
decision to lift restrictions.
as possible.”
Other U.K. airports where the
With the lifting of restrictions, British
restrictions have been lifted are London
Airways customers’ hand baggage
City, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow,
allowance from U.K. airports and all
Manchester and Newcastle.
other worldwide airports are:
For now, the one bag limit remains in place at Gatwick airport. “This is great news for our customers and it’s something we’ve been lobbying
• One
bag
no
bigger
than
56
centimetres x 45 centimetres x 25 centimetres (including wheels, pockets and handles);
for over the last year,” said Robert
• One briefcase or laptop-sized bag;
Boyle, British Airways’ commercial
• A maximum hand baggage weight of
director. “It was a serious inconvenience
23 kilograms applies and customers
for passengers and didn’t make sense
must be able to lift the bag into
because the U.K. was the only country to
the overhead lockers in the aircraft
impose the restrictions.
cabin unaided.
“Now we want to see the restrictions
• Restrictions still apply on the
lifted at Gatwick in line with other major
quantity of liquids allowed through
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Vacations’ two new non-
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stop services last month from Vancouver
non-stop services, bringing the warmth
to popular holiday sun destinations in
of the Mexican sun, beaches and ocean
Mexico. These seasonal services will
just a few hours closer to Canadians,”
operate until early spring, 2008.
said Daniel Shurz, Air Canada’s vice
The new services to Mexico are:
president, network planning. “With the
• Vancouver-Ixtapa – Air Canada
flexibility created by our new North
flights launched on December 22,
American fleet, Air Canada is growing
departing every Saturday until April
our service to leisure destinations to
5, 2008.
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Cabos/Cabo
San
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Skål
Berg,
Vancouver
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and
CEO, was presented with the organization’s annual tourism
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Bill Rowe (left), chair of the Vancouver Skål Club Tourism Committee and Mike Hagan (right), president of the Vancouver Skål Club, present the Tourism Award to Larry Berg (centre), president and CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority.
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T
he
Canadian
Transportation
• persons
with
disabilities
require a personal care attendant
one-person-one-fare policy for
at destination, but not in-flight;
persons with severe disabilities who
and persons who are obese but not
travel within Canada by air. Domestic
disabled as a result of their obesity.
airlines have one year to implement the
The airlines are expected to develop
T
a screening process to assess eligibility
The decision means that for domestic
JANUARY
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2008
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BCIT Library Endowment established in recognition of Jerry Lampert
who
Agency (CTA) has ruled on a
policy.
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under the one-person-one-fare policy.
he RBC Foundation Aviation
The RBC Foundation Aviation Library holds one of
Library at the British Columbia
the largest collections of aviation resources in Western
Institute
Technology’s
Canada, and has become a centre of learning and study
(BCIT) newly opened Aerospace
for aviation students, staff and the broader aerospace
Technology
of
is
industry in the region. The Jerry Lampert Library
accepting a unique gift: the Business
Campus
(ATC),
Endowment will address the challenge of acquiring
Council of British Columbia is
leading-edge materials, as funds accruing from the
establishing an endowment in Jerry
endowment will support the purchase of reference
services, Air Canada, Air Canada Jazz and
For persons who travel with an
Lampert’s name, as he prepares
databases in online or CD-ROM format—strategic assets
WestJet may not charge more than one
attendant as required by the carriers’
to retire from his role as president
that can grow as aerospace programming expands—as
fare for persons with disabilities who:
domestic tariffs, the decision notes that
and chief executive officer of the
well as rare books and special collections.
• are accompanied by an attendant
carriers already perform assessments
for their personal care or safety in
and have screening mechanisms to
flight, as required by the carriers’
determine fitness and conditions for
domestic tariffs, or
travel. Their screening mechanisms
• require
additional
themselves, determined
to
be
“The members of the Business
Council have come forward to recognize Jerry’s
Council of B.C. have chosen to
accomplishments in such a way,” said Business Council
recognize
Jerry’s
and
of B.C. chair, Larry Berg. “This is a unique opportunity
Council,
for us to not only show our appreciation for Jerry’s
industry and education through this
work, but also celebrate his passion for the community
commitment
to
service the
those
assessments, and related screening
endowment,” said Laurie Clarke, BCIT’s vice-president,
expertise is available to them.
development, and executive director of the Foundation
To date, more than 40 companies and individuals
and Alumni Association. “Jerry played an integral role
have supported the Jerry Lampert Library Endowment,
as campaign chair in the fundraising effort for our
which currently stands at more than $160,000.
functionally
air travel.
For persons disabled by obesity, the CTA cited the practical experience of
The decision does not apply to:
Southwest Airlines, which screens for or
entitlement to an additional seat by
others who prefer to travel with a
determining whether a person can lower
companion for personal reasons;
the seat’s armrests.
with
“We are thrilled that so many members of the
could be adapted to include functional
disabled by obesity for purposes of
• persons
Council.
for
seating
including
Jerry Lampert, who led the Business Council of B.C. for nearly 15 years, announced his retirement last year.
disabilities
and for education.
new aerospace campus, and this legacy in his name is
Established in 1966, the Business Council of British
a wonderful acknowledgment of his ongoing support
Columbia is an association representing approximately
for BCIT.”
210 large and medium-sized enterprises. The Council’s
Lampert led BCIT’s Aerospace Technology Campus
members are active in all major sectors of the provincial
Campaign Cabinet, helping to raise more than $12-
economy. Taken together, the corporate members and
million from public and private sector donors. The new
the associations affiliated with the Business Council
ATC, located on Russ Baker Way in Richmond, officially
account for approximately one quarter of all jobs in
opened its doors at a ceremony in October.
British Columbia.
Money Matters
By PETER KUTNEY
It’s RRSP ‘Season’: Forget about it!
A
t the risk of incurring the
see thousands of hardworking Canadians
contributions as your salary for your
This strategy was particularly helpful
phone lines at banks and investment
wrath of my colleagues in the
scrambling to contribute to their RRSPs
retirement. It is surprising how quickly
in 2002, as monthly investments made
dealers were busy with calls from nervous
investment business, I believe
before the end of February. Some do
a series of small contributions begin to
in early June, July and October (the low
investors during the market correction,
Canada’s annual RRSP (Registered
scratch together a few thousand dollars
add up.
points of the year) actually showed a
with many investors cancelling their
Retirement
profit by the end of 2002.
automatic investment programs. This is
season
from this or that and end up with
For example, in monthly contribu-
is overly hyped. Scenarios from the
Savings
Plan)
just that—a few thousand dollars. Year
tions of $500 compounding at 10 per
Very few investors are fortunate
endless TV and newspaper ads show
after year, this pattern is repeated, with
cent on a tax-deferred basis, your invest-
enough to make all their investments
“Professional Philip” carefully and
contributors having $50,000 to $100,000
ment would grow to $1,139,244 over
at the bottom of the equity cycle. As a
In my experience, when the market
studiously preparing his financial plan,
of unused RRSP contribution room and,
30 years.
result, dollar-cost averaging is a valuable
takes a dip, and it is psychologically
or “Confused Cindy” struggling with the
most importantly, an under-funded
Another advantage to making month-
tool for any investor. However, the dollar-
painful to see that money pouring into
complexity of the financial world before
retirement. Then, inevitably, they come
ly contributions is the opportunity to
cost averaging strategy demands a long-
your sinking mutual fund, that is exactly
being guided by her professional advisor
to see me when they are 50 or 55 in the
participate in a financial strategy known
term commitment to the program.
when you need to stay the course.
to financial utopia.
hope that I can solve their retirement
as “dollar-cost averaging”. Experienced
There is a problem with this strategy,
“problem” for them.
investors know that predicting stock
though. Many investors tend to doubt
There is, however, a better way.
market movement is very difficult.
it at the worst possible time—during
financial and retirement plan, my issue
Most mutual fund companies offer
“Ne’er a market timer be,” is my motto.
a market correction. Last summer, the
is with the timing, or rather what I
plans that make it easy for investors
think should be the lack thereof. The
to make regular contributions to
selecting a mutual fund and purchasing
financial world makes a big deal about
RRSPs. Pre-authorized chequing plans
a fixed amount, e.g., $500 on a regular
making an RRSP contribution during the
(PACs) allow investors to set up an
basis, regardless of the price of the
months of January and February—RRSP
investment program that purchases
fund. If the price of the fund goes down,
season. The reality is that a monthly
fund units monthly, or quarterly. These
you will buy more of the selected fund,
automatic investment program is far
regular contributions can be withdrawn
strengthening your position when the
more important. A ‘forced’ savings
directly from any account at a financial
fund price rises again. When fund prices
program ensures that you pay yourself
institution.
rise, your current holdings benefit from
While I do believe that RRSPs should be the foundation of everyone’s
Dollar-cost
averaging
money to the account.
Peter Kutney is a financial planner with Partners in Planning in Burnaby. He can be reached at (604) 438-1603, or at pkutney@telus.net.
involves
first each month, eliminating the
There are several advantages to
the increase in price. You can do much
need for a specified ‘season’ for RRSP
making regular monthly contributions
better with this strategy compared to a
contributions.
to an RRSP. Firstly, it imposes a measure
“lump-sum” purchase, particularly in a
of saving discipline. Think of these
‘choppy’ or ‘sideways’ market.
As a financial advisor, all too often I
actually the time you should be adding
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Singapore Airlines receives second A380 he second production Airbus
T
At the end of 2007, the first Singapore
A380 has been handed over to
Airlines A380 had accumulated more
Singapore Airlines, the first A380
than 130 flights and around 950 flight
operator, in line with the latest delivery
hours. The aircraft has been acknowl-
schedule. Equipped with four Rolls
edged as meeting, and often exceeding,
Royce Trent 900 engines, the aircraft
the commitments made by Airbus to its
follows delivery of the airline’s first
customers in terms of range, fuel burn,
A380 that took place last October.
noise, and cabin comfort.
The first airline in the world to fly the new Airbus A380 –Singapore Airlines – donated all proceeds from the sale of tickets on the first flight to charities.
The second aircraft is fitted with
Being greener, cleaner, quieter and
the same spacious and luxurious cabin-
smarter, the A380 is already setting
interior Singapore Airlines revealed on
new standards for air transport and the
off and landing than the former largest
delivery of their first A380, and features
environment. The A380 consumes less
commercial aircraft.
The A380 also provides extra passenger capacity without increasing
than three litres per passenger per 100
The A380 has the quietest cabin in
the number of flights. Compared to the
kilometres. Its new-generation engines and
the sky, offers comfort in every class
former largest commercial aircraft, the
has been operating daily scheduled
aerodynamic performance mean that the
and more space for all. The aircraft’s
A380 seats more than 40 per cent more
service between Singapore and Sydney,
A380 not only complies with today’s noise
efficiency and advanced technologies
passengers in a typical three-class, 525-
operating around 15 hours per day with
limits, it is also significantly quieter than
result
economics,
seat configuration—with seat-mile costs
100 per cent technical reliability for
any other large aircraft flying today and
superior
and
20 per cent lower and range capability
more than two months.
produces only half as much noise on take-
operational flexibility.
471 seats in three classes. It will join the first aircraft, which
in
outstanding performance
high
over 1,852 kilometres longer.
WestJet says ‘Aloha’ to Kona
T
his month, WestJet begins its
WS0930 at 6:30 p.m., arriving in Kona
direct service from Vancouver
at 10:58 p.m. Flights from Kona depart
to Kona on Hawaii’s Big Island.
on WS0931 at 11:59 p.m., arriving in
The new seasonal non-stop route via
Vancouver at 7:38 a.m. (next day).
a Boeing 737 will operate Thursdays
“WestJet is quickly becoming the
and Sundays, departing Vancouver on
airline of choice for Canadians travelling
Cargojet plans for additional Boeing 767-200ER freighters
C
to
Virmani, president and CEO of
Boeing
Extended
Cargojet. “The addition of these
Range (ER) freight aircraft to
aircraft will allow us to continue
its fleet. The addition of this aircraft
to meet the growing requirements
type is a major step in the company’s
of our domestic overnight network
ongoing aircraft fleet renewal and
and continue to provide value-added
cargo growth plans.
services to our customers. This will
The 767-200ER have a maximum structural
payload
of
45,359
kilograms, an increase of 67 per cent
also allow Cargojet to further expand into selected international markets.” The
aircraft
are
tentatively
as compared to the current B727-
scheduled to be introduced into
200 advanced freighter aircraft, and
service in the second and third quarter
will allow further expansion with a
of 2008.
maximum range of 9,260 kilometres.
Cargojet operates its network
“We are very excited to be the
across North America transporting
first Canadian air cargo operator to
more than 381,000 kilograms of
introduce these newer generation,
time-sensitive air cargo each business
longer range, and more fuel-efficient
night, utilizing a fleet of 20 all-cargo
aircraft to our fleet,” said Ajay K.
aircraft.
said
Bob
Cummings,
WestJet executive vice-president, guest
argojet plans to add two 767-200
Hawaii,”
deserts, and from black sand beaches to snow-capped mountains.
experience and marketing. “Our flights
Kona offers unbelievable biking trails
to Hawaii have increased to 21 flights
through rocky gullies; nature hikes or
weekly from 14 last winter and we also
4x4 tours in lush rainforest that harbour
have improved schedules for our guests’
exotic birds and flowers; killer waves for
convenience.”
surfing and beautiful bays for kayaking,
Famous for the active Kilauea
with views of breathtaking beaches
Volcano, and extraordinary for the
perfect for relaxing and watching
11 different climate zones, travellers
sunsets.
enjoy a bit of everything on Hawaii’s Big Island—from lush rain forests to arid
For more information, visit www. westjet.com, or call 1-888-WESTJET.
WestJet partners with Hudson’s Bay
W
estJet is now an approved
corporations. Hbc is one of the most
airline for Hudson’s Bay
highly regarded organizations in Canada.
Company (Hbc), one of the
We look forward to working with such
world’s oldest retailers. WestJet’s
approved
an iconic institution and providing them supplier
with our exceptional guest experience
relationship with Hbc allows the
and our own WestJet welcome when
airline to provide transportation and
they board.”
group services to all of Hbc’s business
WestJet said it will leverage this
travellers, including The Bay, Zellers and
relationship to appeal to a broad range
Home Outfitters. It also allows WestJet to
of corporate business travellers—from
secure additional revenue by increasing
local to international organizations who
market share within Hbc’s domestic and
require a low-cost flight.
transborder business.
“Our merchants travel around the
“Over the past 11 years, our
world sourcing innovative products for
organization has grown into a leading,
our retail stores,” said Robert Johnston,
national airline carrier,” said Duncan
president, Hbc. “Our new relationship
Bureau, WestJet’s vice-president of sales.
with WestJet provides Hbc with improved
“As we continue to expand our service
prices for air travel, in addition to the
reach, we become an attractive option
exceptional customer service for which
for many national and multi-national
WestJet is renowned.”
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Start in the right place.
Providing uniformed security officers since 1974. Securiguard is the largest, privately owned security firm in B.C. Securiguard is seeking applicants for security positions at the Access Control Points in the Vancouver Airport. Applicants must have previously held a full YVR Restricted Area Pass. Security (BST) training will be provided to suitable applicants.
Servisair, a Global Airline Service Provider is currently accepting applications for part time positions with potential full time opportunities at the Vancouver Int’l Airport RAMP AGENT- $9.82/HOUR+ EXCELLENT BENEFITS INCLUDING MEDICAL, DENTAL AND FLIGHT PRIVILEGES GREAT EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS PROGRAM Opportunities for advancement. Must hold a valid BC DL, Canadian Citizen or landed immigrant, 18 years of age and the ability to lift 32KGS. PLEASE FAX RESUME TO 604-303-3730 OR EMAIL HARJIT DHESI Harjit.dhesi@am.servisair.com PLEASE INDICATE IN THE SUBJECT LINE WHERE YOU SAW THE AD
Bed & Breakfast Comfortable accommodation, with special discounts for airline personnel. Five minutes from airport, in Richmond. from airport. Phone Penny or Ross (604) 273-1198 E-mail: chestnuttree@shaw.ca
No phone calls please. www.securiguard.com
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Free pick-up to and
Apply with your résumé via e-mail to: jobs@securiguard.com or by fax to: (604) 685-0013
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ACCOMMODATION FOR RENT
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
One-Bedroom condo
Help Wanted Full & Part-Time Positions Available Apply in store
five minutes from airport at Bridgeport and Shell.
Are you looking for a new career or parttime employment opportunity working with other aviation-minded people? Aviation World is currently seeking enthusiastic, customer-focused individuals for positions in our YVR store!
12-year-old building.
Bring a résumé to the store and ask to speak to Gary!
Secured parking. No
Books, hobbies & pilot supplies
Aviation World
pets. $850 per month,
105-6080 Russ Baker Way (next to McDonald’s) Richmond, B.C. Phone 604.718.7400 www.aviationworld.net
includes utilities. Call (604) 279-2579.
COTTAGE RENTAL The Green Cottage A SEASIDE PARADISE Truly tranquil experience. Stunning, panoramic view. Convenient location, minutes from downtown Sechelt!
www.green-cottage.ca
v One-of-a-kind accommodation: 1,200-sq.-ft., fully furnished, 2 queen-size bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen, TV, DVD, CD Player & Gas Fireplace. Front porch & back deck. v Boating, scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming, sea & wildlife watching, boardwalk/seawall, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, biking, horseback riding, dining out. Tel: 604.318.9727 • Pgr: 604.601.8776 reservations@green-cottage.ca.
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Waxing from $5.00 and up Deep pore cleaning facial - $29.95/60 mins. Relaxing Facial - $29.00/60 mins. (Gift Certificates Available)
Tel. 604.261.4878 Open 7 days a week: 10 AM – 8 PM 8554 Granville St. – 2 min from airport Between W. 69th & 70th Ave. Park in front or at the back
Coordinator-Product & Logistics ($30-$37,000 plus benefits) Our Provincial Office is looking for a professional, dedicated individual to manage our transportation logistics, Distribution Centre and quality First Aid products line. This dynamic person will support our 27 Training Centres in BC, develop systems for our expansion into retail e-commerce fullfilment, enhance our products, plus manage all ordering, handling and shipping of almost $2-million worth of goods. Reporting directly to the Director-Marketing, this position manages a Team of three Distribution Associates. The ideal candidate is passionate about service, has a minimum of four years experience in product management and distribution, and possesses a healthy degree of patience and people skills. St. John Ambulance is a not-for-profit charitable organization dedicated to improving the safety of BC’s Communities through First Aid training and Community Service. Apply via e-mail to: HR@bc.sja.ca Closing Date: January 20th, 2008.
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Canadian-South African partnership promises million-dollar Belize paradise
A
consortium of Canadian and
embarked on a second project, Hopkins
South African entrepreneurs
Bay Resort, which consists of private
has joined forces to create a
ocean-front villas that will offer five-star
multifaceted destination on the golden
comfort beside the longest barrier reef
beaches of Belize. Following the success
in the Western Hemisphere.
of the founding pilot project, ‘Belizean
“Hopkins Village is an oceanside
Dreams’, the development group has
fishing community in an incredible
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Inflight Canada Inc. has a full time position available for a mature, computer friendly individual who would enjoy the challenge of a career within the ever-changing realm of inflight entertainment systems and technology. This position involves shift work, salary to be negotiated depending on qualifications.
Visible from outer space, the Great Blue Hole at Lighthouse Reef Atoll, Belize, is close to being a perfectly circular hole 304.8 metres in diameter and 125 metres deep. Jacques-Yves Cousteau, who declared it one of the top-10 scuba diving sites in the world, made the site famous when he charted its depths in 1971.
tropical location,” said Rob Wilcox,
in 1981, it has remained a member of
director of sales for the resort. “As
the Commonwealth.
the resort is developed, the area
“The idea is to not only bring
will have all the amenities of home.
the tourist traveller to Belize but to
Canadians are very interested in
encourage and promote commercial
Belize as an investment opportunity.
enterprise in the country as well,” said
Belize itself is reason enough to
Wilcox. “South Africans and Canadians
make the trip, but when you combine
have a keen interest in the Caribbean
that with an ownership opportunity,
and they represent a strong market for
people really get excited about the
investment in Belize.”
possibilities.”
Vancouver-based Belize specialist,
Belize is particularly attractive to
Island Expeditions Company, offers
North American investors and vacation
adventure trips to Belize that include sea
home seekers because of its stable,
kayaking along one of the Caribbean’s
democratic government, easy access
richest tropical marine environments,
from many major centers in North
and
America and abroad and the fact that
the limestone caverns of the Mayan
it is the only officially English-speaking
underworld. The trips take place from
Harbour Air Seaplanes
country in Central America. Belize was a
December and April via Continental
British colony for more than a century
Airlines with an overnight stop in
Be Part of the Adventure and apply with Harbour Air today!
and was known as British Honduras
Houston, Texas. For more details, visit
until 1973. Since gaining independence
www.islandexpeditions.com.
Preference will be given to applicants with current or previous RAIC pass and YVR ramp driving experience. Please email your résumé to cnitz@inflightcanada.com or fax to 604-214-1475.
the
opportunity
to
explore
Harbour Air Seaplanes is the largest all-seaplane company in the world, and voted one of BC’s top 40 employers. We are currently recruiting for the following great opportunities:
Richmond • • • • •
Chief Pilot Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Maintenance Clerical Assistant Reservations Agents Dock Operations Crew
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Manager – Richmond Base and Flight Operations Apprentice Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Flight Operations Dispatcher Customer Service Agent
Vancouver • Pilots • Customer Service Agents
• Dock Operations Crew
Victoria • Customer Service Agents
• Dock Operations Crew
Nanaimo • Customer Service Agents
• Dock Operations Crew
For complete position details visit www.harbourair.ca, or send your résumé as an attached word document to hr@harbourair.ca.
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WE ARE HIRING RAMP AGENTS Wednesday Feb 6, 2008 | 9 – 4pm The Best Western Richmond Hotel and Convention Center (Gardenview Room) 7551 Westminster Hwy UNIFORM/PARKING / GROUP HEALTH/ EMPLOYEE REFERRAL PROGRAM / FLIGHT BENEFITS Bring your résumé and find out more on how to start your career in the aviation industry! You must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant. Hold a valid BC Drivers License
For more information, Phone 778-227-0544 Fax 604-303-3730
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