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Last month, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) celebrated the grand opening of four retail stores in the domestic post-security terminal: Lolë, Brooks Brothers, Coastal News and Sea to Sky Marketplace. YVR has more than 170 shops, services and restaurants located before and after security, providing great shopping opportunities to travellers and the local community alike. These four new retail stores provide more apparel options as well as familiar iconic brands to YVR’s domestic travellers. The entire portfolio will further enhance YVR’s award-
winning concession program. “YVR is always looking to provide exceptional customer experiences and a big part of that is offering engaging and
diverse retail options,” said Scott Norris, vice president, commercial development, Vancouver Airport Authority. “We know that for many passengers their
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Air Canada’s new livery features a black tail, engines and underside, along with the return of the circled maple leaf logo.
Passengers at YVR will soon be flying in new-look aircraft as Air Canada has unveiled a major makeover. Air Canada announced the new livery at three simultaneous events across Canada that also revealed new uniforms for all Air Canada employees. The updated look is meant to celebrate Canada and is in time for Canada’s 150th anniversary. “Air Canada’s new livery signals a pivotal inflection point in our 80-year history,” said Benjamin Smith, president, passenger airlines at the event in Toronto, where the airline’s largest hub is located. “On the occasion of Canada’s 150th anniversary year, with our new
livery, new uniforms for our employees, the awardwinning international cabin standard introduced with the launch of our Boeing 787 aircraft and enhanced onboard offerings, the future Air Canada represents the strength of our nation and the future-looking spirit of our airline.” Air Canada’s entire fleet of 300 planes will soon sport the new livery that features a black tail, engines and undersides. It also marks the return of the rondelle, the maple leaf in a circle logo, which is prominently displayed on the aircraft’s fin, fuselage and underbelly. The new look of the planes was designed by international design firm
Winkreative, headed by Canadian entrepreneur Tyler Brûlé. The airline’s current staff uniforms of dark blue with red lettering and logos are being replaced by those with a base colour of black or grey with red lettering and the maple leaf. Canadian designer Christopher Bates is responsible for the staff uniform transformation. Air Canada is currently upgrading its fleet with 23 new Boeing 787 Dreamliners, with 14 more coming in to service by 2019, and also buying at least 45 C Series jets from Bombardier. All of the airline’s new aircraft will be sporting the new livery.
trip starts right here at YVR and we hope these new offerings will give them a reason to arrive earlier and get their shopping done prior to flying out.”
Last year, YVR reached a record-high 22.3-million passengers and introduced 18 new routes and services to give passengers even more options when flying from Vancouver. This year, YVR will welcome even more passengers through the terminals while also adding exciting new routes and services and adding to popular destinations already served. Following is a breakdown of the new routes and services that will be offered at YVR in 2017. February 6: Air Canada inaugurated service to Dallas with new daily service to the Lone Star State. March 26: Air Canada increases service to San Diego from daily to double daily. March 28: Cathay Pacific starts service with next-generation Airbus A350 aircraft as it increases service from YVR to Hong Kong from 14 flights per week to 17 flights per week. April 30: WestJet service to Hamilton, Ontario, begins.
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YVR partnered with Paradies Lagardère, a leading operator of restaurant and retail brands in airports worldwide, to bring these four concepts to YVR. Paradies Lagardère operates more than 850 stores and restaurants in 98 airports, with expertise in international, national and local brands that create memorable and positive shopping and dining experiences for today’s travellers. Paradies currently operates 24 stores at YVR, ranging from newsstands to apparel, gifts, confectionery and souvenirs.
May 1: The return of the British Airways A380. May 1: Air Canada to Los Angeles, California, goes from five times daily to six times daily. May 1: Air Canada to San Jose, California, moves from double daily to triple daily. May 1: Air Canada launches daily to Phoenix, Arizona. May 18: Air Canada launches double daily to Denver, Colorado. June 1: Air Canada rouge starts seasonal service to Nagoya, Japan, with four flights per week. June 1: Air Canada seasonal daily service to Frankfurt, Germany. June 8: The start of Air Canada year-round daily service to Taipei, Taiwan. June 8: Start of thrice-weekly Air Canada summer season flights to Gatwick, England. June 30: Hong Kong Airlines starts daily service between YVR and Hong Kong. August 2: Ch ina Airlines introduces the A350 on daily service between YVR and Taipei.
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Stars shine every day at YVR
There are many incredible people who go above and beyond to help give passengers and the airport community an amazing experience every day at YVR. These customer care ‘stars’ are airport workers and volunteers who help people navigate the terminal, sort out airline reservations, ensure luggage arrives promptly at the carousel and assist in countless other ways. These YVR Stars, Sea Island workers and volunteers who go above and beyond, are nominated by visitors and passengers and officially recognized through the airport’s YVR Stars program. In 2016, more than 500 nominations were sent to the YVR Stars program by email, interminal ballot or social media. These nominees were all invited to a YVR Stars gala, which was held to recognize their incredible efforts of service and at which
special awards were presented. Beyond, Every Day: Hassan El Haimeur, Marquise The nomination for this YVR Star was submitted by a customer who hadn’t realized they had forgotten a bag containing very important items on a baggage cart at the curb. With nothing but a hotel receipt as a clue, El Haimeur tracked down the passenger and reunited them with their baggage. The customer shared how extremely grateful they were for this YVR Star’s ingenuity and proactive customer service, since the contents of the bag would have been impossible to replace. Safety Award: Alan Mou, Carillion This YVR Star’s dedication to a safe work environment was recognized as being unparalleled. Mou is concerned about the welfare of everyone at YVR
and is always happy to share his knowledge and best practices. He is constantly looking for things that need to be repaired in the terminal. He often finds items that are out of his scope, but since he knows it needs to be fixed, he gets the work done. Security Award: Fabien Morere, Green Coat volunteer This member of the YVR community received new training with a focus on airport operations. One of the biggest learning objectives was security awareness around the terminal. Little did Morere know that he would apply his training to a real-life situation—notifying Airport Operations of suspicious activity and reporting a crime in progress. Morere mitigated a potential risk, maintaining a safe environment for everyone at YVR. Teamwork Award: Bob Bigelow, Securiguard;
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Left to right): YVR Stars Bob Bigelow, Elena Tam and Lupita Silva, Securiguard; Craig Richmond, president & CEO Vancouver Airport Authority; Hassan El Haimeur, Marquise; Fabien Morere, YVR Green Coat volunteer; missing from photo is Alan Mou, Carillion.
Lupita Silva and Elena Tam, Aeromexico Late one evening, an arriving passenger in a wheelchair was waiting in the International Terminal for a family member to pick him up, but there was
no sign of anyone. The team of Bigelow, Silva and Tam joined forces to help the elderly gentleman, calling dozens of numbers, getting a blanket from the Chapel to help ward off the chill, buying him food and drink, contacting
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the RCMP to assist with locating his family and paying his taxi fare home from their own pockets. “YVR’s customer care stars are a big reason why the airport has been voted Best Airport in North America seven years in a row,” said Craig Richmond, president & CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority. “These folks deserve a thank you.” Have you witnessed great customer care in action at YVR? Then nominate a YVR Star. Fill in a form at any Customer Care counter in the terminal. Submissions can also be made online via Twitter at @yvrairport using the hashtag #YVRStars, or at YVR.CA/YVRSTARS.
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“We’re thrilled and appreciative to grow our partnership with Vancouver International Airport, and debut Lolë, Brooks Brothers, Coastal News and Sea to Sky Marketplace to travellers,” said Gerry Savaria, executive vice president, Paradies Lagardère. “Paradies Lagardère seeks to contribute to the enticing and comprehensive shopping environment this airport gives travellers by providing them with exciting new retail options that complement the existing concessions program.” Canada’s up-and-coming women’s lifestyle and active wear, Lolë is committed to sustainability, quality and community. Sea to Sky Marketplace offers a broad range of west coast gifts and gourmet products and also features two exclusive shopin-shops with powerful Canadian anchor brands, Herschel and Hudson’s Bay Company. Brooks Brothers offers classic, casual and business clothing collections and accessories for men and women. Coastal News is a one-stopshop for all travel essentials.
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2017 modern classic: Known for his contemporary tailoring, designer Christopher Bates applied his signature approach to Air Canada’s new uniforms, modernizing classic pieces through fit, colour, fabric and clever details.
Dressing the part, a new look for Air Canada uniforms
Retro-couture look: In 2004, when Air Canada launched its current uniform, Canadian designer Debbie Shuchat produced a design that featured soft, contoured lines.
Showing Canadian colours: In 1996, flight attendants donned blue spruce, polar moss and Canada-red colours in their new uniforms.
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Red, white, blue and then-new: Fashion designer Michel Robichaud’s smartly designed red, white and blue uniforms graced aisles and airports from 1978 to 1986.
Last month, in addition to unveiling new aircraft livery simultaneously in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal, Air Canada also introduced new uniforms for its employees (top photo). Elegant charcoal grey and black uniforms with red accents and accessories designed by Vancouverborn fashion designer Christopher Bates were premiered. The stylish uniforms combining urban
chic and international flair complement the charcoal greys, natural tones and red accents featured in the new interior cabin design of Air Canada’s international fleet. The airline’s pilots, flight attendants, airport customer service agents and other uniformed personnel, comprising approximately two-thirds of its 30,000 global workforce, will start wearing their new uniforms later this year.
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Last month, WestJet celebrated the tenth anniversary of its signature community investment program, WestJet Cares for Kids, with the release of its newest video, Celebrating 10 years of WestJet Cares for Kids. The video does the math on the number of flights the program has donated to its charitable partners since its inception in 2007. Through some serious arithmetic, the video’s young star demonstrates that over the past 3,650 days, the airline has donated 65,000 flights or approximately 18 flights per day to its partners.
“The math is simple: 65,000 gifts of flight through 10 years of WestJet Cares for Kids equals thousands of children and families benefited,” said Richard Bartrem, WestJet vice-president, marketing communications. “But the gift of flight is more than a ride on an aircraft. It’s a flight for a family to be with their sick child, it’s seats for investigators who are working to find missing children, it’s a journey that creates hope, and it’s the cost of air travel back in the pockets of our partners to continue their mis-
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USAF Air Combat Command returning to 2017 Abbotsford Airshow
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is commonly called “Viper” by its pilots and crews due to a perceived resemblance to a viper snake.
Building on last year’s historic first appearance in Canada by a United States Air Force (USAF) Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter at the Abbotsford Airshow, the Air Combat Command has announced another scheduled appearance in 2017. The F-35 will return to this year’s Abbotsford Airshow, but this time patrons will see it fly as part of a Heritage Flight profile where the aircraft will make several passes in formation with historic aircraft from WW II and/ or the Korean War such as the P-51 Mustang and F-86 Sabre. In addition, an F-16 Fighting
Falcon will be appearing to perform a full demonstration of the speed, power and agility of one of the world’s foremost fighter aircraft. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a single-seat, multi-mission fighter with the ability to switch from an air-to-ground to air-to-air role at the touch of a button. With its lightweight airframe and powerful General Electric engine generating 31,000 pounds of thrust, the F-16 can fly at speeds in excess of Mach 2. The F-16 and F-35 will join a line-up featuring the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF)
CF-18 Hornet demonstration, the Canadian Forces Snowbirds Jet Demonstration Team and the Canadian Army Skyhawks para demonstration unit. The Hornet is currently being painted in a special scheme to mark Canada’s Sesquicentennial, the 150th Anniversary of nationhood, and will roll out within weeks. Further announcements will be made of additional military and civilian featured performers at the Abbotsford International Airshow, which will be held from August 11-13, 2017. Visit abbotsfordairshow.com for ticket information.
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Cathay’s Betsy Beer designed to be enjoyed at high altitude
The recipe of Betsy Beer is specially constructed with a combination of Hong Kong and UK-sourced ingredients.
The other “Betsy,” Cathay Pacific’s first aircraft, a DC-3, now housed the in Hong Kong Science Museum. Photo: Mike Peel (mikepeel.net).
Cathay Pacific has long sought collaborations with renowned partners, restaurants and chefs in order to provide its customers with innovative dishes and beverages as part of its philosophy of a Life Well Travelled. To that end, Hong Kong’s home carrier has launched Betsy Beer, the world’s first handcrafted bottled beer specially brewed to be enjoyed at high altitude. It isn’t a secret that cabin pressure and altitude affects passengers’ taste buds, but by using a combination of science and traditional brewing methods, Betsy Beer, which Cathay Pacific has produced in
characteristic of the beverage. Known for its aromatic properties, the fruit adds to the round, rich, textural properties that make the beer distinctive. This flavour is enhanced further by the inclusion of a small component of New Territories’-sourced honey in the brewing process, giving the beer agreeable floral notes, while the use of Fuggle, a revered hop and a mainstay of traditional British craft ales, lends it a pleasingly earthy and fullbodied flavour. Named after Betsy, Cathay Pacific’s first aircraft, a Douglas DC-3 which flew passengers around the
harness with Hong Kong Beer Co., is created with a combination of Hong Kong and UK-sourced ingredients, aroma and necessary carbonation to taste great both in the air and on the ground. “We know that when you fly, your sense of taste changes,” said Julian Lyden, Cathay Pacific general manager marketing, loyalty programme & CRM. “Airlines address this for food in certain ways. But nobody has ever tried to improve the taste of beer at altitude. That seemed like a great opportunity for us to help our beer-loving passengers travel well.” The inclusion of Dragon Eye fruit is a unique
region in the 1940s and 1950s, Betsy Beer will be first served to First and Business Class passengers onboard flights between Hong Kong and destinations in the United Kingdom until April 30, 2017. Betsy Beer will also be available at ground level at the airline’s lounges in Hong Kong and Heathrow, at a select number of Swire-owned restaurants in Hong Kong and through online purchase within Hong Kong at deli-delight.com. Cathay Pacific offers direct flights from YVR to Hong Kong onboard its new A350-900 aircraft. For more information, visit cathaypacific.com.
HondaJet to make first appearance in China at ABACE 2017 Honda Aircraft Company will showcase its HondaJet at the 2017 Asian Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (ABACE), April 11-13 in Shanghai, China. The appearance at the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport will mark the first-ever static display of HondaJet in China. The HondaJet is an advanced light jet developed from a clean sheet design and certified by the United States Federal Aviation Administration, European Aviation Safety Agency, and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Mexico. The aircraft incorporates advanced technologies that allow it to achieve both high
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Boeing debuts 787-10 Dreamliner
The 787-10 Dreamliner is the newest and longest member of the 787 family.
Last month, Boeing debuted the 787-10, the third member of the 787 Dreamliner family. Built exclusively at Boeing’s South Carolina plant, the 787-10 is now being prepared for its first flight. “This airplane, the most efficient in its class, is
the result of years of hard work and dedication from our Boeing teammates, suppliers and community partners in South Carolina and across the globe,” said Kevin McAllister, Boeing Commercial Airplanes president and CEO. “We know our customers,
including launch customer Singapore Airlines, are going to love what the 787-10 will do for their fleets, and we can’t wait to see them fly it.” The 787 Dreamliner family is a key part of Boeing’s twin-aisle strategy. Since entering service in 2011, the
787 family has flown more than 140-million people on 530 routes around the world, with an estimated saving of more than six-billion kilograms of fuel. To date, Boeing’s 787-10 has won 149 orders from nine customers across the globe.
Unique high-flying creations available in Air France Business Class Starting this month, passengers travelling in Business Class on Air France flights from Vancouver, Toronto or Montreal will have a choice of three main meals that bear Michelin-starred chef Daniel Boulud’s signature. Originally from Lyon in France, Boulud has been praised for the contemporary touch he adds to his typically French cuisine, using quality ingredients to create the menus at his 16 restaurants. Boulud’s restaurants in Canada include Café Boulud at the Four Seasons Hotel in Toronto and Maison Boulud at the Ritz-Carlton Montreal and up until 2011, Lumiére and db Bistro Moderne in Vancouver. Chef Boulud is now taking his considerable culinary
talent to the skies, creating a new dish each month for Air France’s Business class cabin menu. Inspired by the great French culinary traditions, Boulud’s dishes are enhanced with warm spices and flavours from the Mediterranean, the Basque Country and even Japan. Among the dishes are Salmon with fennel, chickpeas and Sumac; braised Chicken Basquaise with chorizo, peppers and saffron rice; and Braised Lamb with spring root vegetables. From now until February 2018, Boulud’s highflying culinary creations are available on Air France’s five weekly flights from YVR to Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport. For more information, airfrance.ca.
Chef Boulud’s Braised Chicken Basquaise with chorizo, peppers and saffron rice is a dish that defines the simple elegance of Basque cooking.
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Club Class now available on all Air Transat flights to sun destinations
Air Transat is now offering Club Class on all its Boeing 737 flights to sun destinations, which allows passengers to obtain the benefits and priority services of this upgrade. Passengers who book Club Class will be entitled to priority services prior to departure and at the airport; complimentary seat selection; a baggage allowance that includes two pieces of checked baggage of 25 kilograms each and a 15-kilogram carry-on; a choice of gourmet meals (depending on flight duration); and small inflight extras.
Club Class seats in Air Transat’s Boeing 737 fleet—10 in the 737-800 and 8 in the 737700—will be located at the front of the aircraft. To provide more space for the passengers, the seats in the middle of each row will remain unoccupied and equipped with a seat blocker table. Passengers can now book Club Class on Boeing 737s for travel to Florida. Bookings for Air Transat’s South destinations are available as of May 1, 2017. Club Class seating has already been available on all Air Transat flights within Canada.
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American Airlines’ first female pilot inspires new award for women film directors American Airlines has recognized the importance of women in film with a new $50,000 award for independent film directors at the annual Film Independent Spirit Awards. The Bonnie Award will be given to an up-and-coming female director and seeks to honour their innovative vision and breakthrough work in the entertainment industry. The award’s namesake, Bonnie Tiburzi Caputo, was the first female pilot to fly for a major U.S. airline. Tiburzi began her career in 1973 when she was hired by American Airlines as a flight engineer. Tiburzi flew for American for 26 years before retiring. “I was surrounded by the aviation culture my entire life and I knew becoming a pilot was what I wanted,” said Tiburzi. “I had to work harder, longer and be better just to be equal, but American Airlines didn’t shy away from hiring a
Bonnie Tiburzi Caputo, hired by American Airlines in 1973, was the first female pilot to fly for a major U.S. airline.
woman. To be recognized and bring back this part of my life is exhilarating.” The first Bonnie Award
will be presented during the 2018 Spirit Awards season in Los Angeles. Submissions and nominations for the first Bonnie
Award will open in June 2017 and nominees will be announced in November 2017. Visit TheBonnieAward.com to learn more.
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Cold weather capabilities of Airbus A350-1000 tested in Iqaluit The latest member of Airbus’ all-new A350 XWB widebody
family has undergone rigorous ground and flight tests in the
northern Canadian territory of Iqaluit.
Iqaluit’s polar climate, caused by the Labrador Current, allowed Airbus’ longest-fuselage A3501000 version to face-off against one of the most challenging environments for an aircraft. The A350-1000 successfully completed five days of intensive testing at an outside air temperature that fluctuated between
minus-28 degrees and minus-37 degrees Celsius. “The A350-1000 has responded successfully to the ground and flight tests performed in the freezing temperatures of Iqaluit, which demonstrates the already proven maturity and reliability of the A350 XWB,” said Emanuele Costanzo, flight test
engineer at Airbus. All three A350-1000 flight test aircraft have been engaged in the type certification campaign. These latest tests come three years after the A350-1000’s sister aircraft, the A350-900, successfully overcame the uniquely challenging environment in Iqaluit.
The Northern Lights provided a picturesque backdrop for the Airbus A350-1000 as it performed ground and flights tests in the extreme operating conditions of Iqaluit, Canada. Photo: S. Ramadier.
Seven currencies, one Cash Passport Mastercard and Canada Post have launched Cash Passport, the latest payment solution for travellers. The contactless (tap) card allows up to seven currencies at a time to be loaded and can be used at millions of ATMs and merchants worldwide anywhere Mastercard is accepted. By pre-loading the Cash Passport card, travellers can lock in foreign currency exchange rates in advance, eliminating concerns about currency fluctuations during their trips. Fixed ATM fees and no transaction fees on international purchases make it easy to keep track of exactly what a traveller has paid in local currency and how much is remaining on the card. Money can also be managing online, moved between currencies and balances checked whenever and wherever, after registering a card on cashpassport.ca. Cash Passport holds up to seven currencies (CAD, USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, AUD and MXN). The flexibility and added functionality of the multi-curren-
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Sandman Hotel Group celebrates 50 years of hospitality This year, the Sandman Hotel Group is celebrating its milestone 50th anniversary. Starting from humble beginnings in 1967 with one location, the privately owned company has grown to include more than 50 hotels across Canada and the UK, with many more on the horizon, according to Tom Gaglardi, chairman and CEO of Sandman Hotel Group. Bob Gaglardi, Sandman Hotel Group’s founder, opened his first location in Smithers, British Columbia, a 35-room Sandman Inn. Close to main highways, it was a success with travellers seeking comfortable road-side accommodations and a good night’s rest. Between 1967 and 1976, Sandman
expanded both the presence and calibre of its accommodations, opening 14 locations in B.C. Adding a new tier to the company profile in 1976, Sandman opened its first central city location in downtown Vancouver. In the same year, Sandman also expanded into Alberta with the 150room Sandman Hotel Edmonton West. In 1981, Sandman opened its largest city centre hotel to date in downtown Calgary and another hotel in Lethbridge. Beginning in 1997 and for the next 20 years, Sandman saw a major growth in its profile with 20 hotels opening right across Canada, from B.C. all the way to Quebec. In 2007, Sandman Signature Hotels
& Resorts was established as Sandman’s entry into the four-star hotel market, with the opening of hotels at both Vancouver and Toronto airports. From 2010-2015, Sandman opened seven more hotels under the Sandman Signature umbrella, including two in the United Kingdom. In the next few years, Sandman will be opening hotels in Sherwood Park, Alberta; Hamilton, Ontario; Ottawa, Ontario; St. John’s, Newfoundland; Plano, Texas (Sandman’s first hotel in the United States); Aberdeen, Scotland (Sandman’s third hotel in the UK); and an additional tower at the Calgary Airport location. To celebrate Sandman’s milestone, all
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Planning a trip to San Francisco? What’s the one thing that will save you money, streamline your trip, and get you three full days of free cable car rides? The answer: a San Francisco CityPASS ticket booklet. Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the San Francisco CityPASS program saves travellers up to 42 per cent off combined admission to San Francisco’s top attractions. The pass includes a Cable Car and Muni Bus Passport, which is good for three consecutive days of unlimited rides on all Muni buses, light rail trains, streetcars and the city’s celebrated cable cars. While visitors without the CityPASS pay $7 for each oneway cable car ride, CityPASS holders can hop on and off as many times as they like.
Also included with the CityPASS is pre-paid admission to the City by the Bay’s top attractions: California Academy of Sciences, a Blue & Gold Fleet Bay Cruise, the Aquarium of the Bay on San Francisco’s lively Embarcadero waterfront and a choice between the Exploratorium or the de Young Museum and Legion of Honour. Travellers with kids will definitely want to check out the Exploratorium’s stunning new home at Pier 15. The museum’s indoor-outdoor space features some 600 exhibits, 25 per cent of which are new installations designed to engage, delight and inform. Each 2017 San Francisco CityPASS ticket booklet costs $89 for adults, $66 for kids, ages 5-11. Ticket booklets, which can be
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Samsonite developing luggage tracking solution Last year, more than 24 million pieces of baggage were lost world-wide. Fortunately, 95 per cent of them were found and returned to their owners. However, that leaves more than one-million items of baggage that have never been recovered. Samsonite and In The Pocket, a digital product studio, have introduced Track&Go, a product that is designed to address one of the traveller’s biggest frustrations—missing or lost luggage. The Track&Go solution is based on two principles—proximity alerts and geolocation. The proximity alerts integration provides the traveller
with a smartphone notification when their bag gets out of range. A builtin Bluetooth device in the suitcase allows its owner to trace the suitcase’s location using a Track&Go Travlr app. Samsonite is also trialling a new longer battery life and wider range technology called Narrowband-IoT (NB-IoT) with Vodafone, as an additional option for its Track&Go solution. This new proof of concept test with Narrowband-IoT will
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Hollywood Theatre opens at Portland International Airport
March 11-12, 2017
Girls Fly Too! Abbotsford International Airport, 30440 Liberator Ave, Abbotsford, BC Females of all ages are encouraged to come and find out what’s behind the fence, in the sky and under the hood at the airport. Free flights for female firsttime fliers of any age—previous airline flights an exception. Hands-on activities and tactical displays from aviation, aerospace, marine & defence, as well as space. Fun for the whole family. For more information, visit girlsfly2.ca.
April 24 -26, 2017
Northern Air Transport Association 41st Annual Conference & Tradeshow Yellowknife, Northwest Territories This event will feature the very best Yellowknife has to offer and will welcome about 200 delegates and 20 Trade Show exhibitors. For more information, visit dnn.nata-yzf.ca. The Hollywood Theatre will serve Portland International Airport’s 16-million annual visitors, who can drop in free of charge to watch films while waiting for their flights. Photo: Future Travel Experience.
Passengers flying from Portland taries, music videos, animations and short fiction. International Airport can now pay a visit to the The airport cinema is co-programmed by Hollywood Theatre, a 17-seat microcinema located Hollywood Theatre and Port of Portland staff. post-security in Concourse C. Filmmakers are encouraged to submit their work The new facility was developed by Portland’s for consideration through filmfreeway.com. non-profit Hollywood Theatre in collaboration The free-to-access cinema seats 17 guests and with the PDX Art programme at the Port of will also host special events and occasional live Portland. performances. Hollywood Theatre offers short films from Air Canada and Alaska Airlines offer flights from Pacific Northwest filmmakers, including documenYVR to Portland.
May 24-26, 2017
Institute for Women of Aviation Worldwide Symposium Coast Coal Harbour Hotel, 1180 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC The iWOAW Symposium serves as a meeting space where industry professionals and academics can discuss key issues related to the advancement of women in the technical and management occupations of the air and space industry and as a platform where existing approaches to address these issues are reviewed and new ones, sketched. For more information, visit iwoaw.org/symposium.
June 4-7, 2017
International Association of Airport Executives 11th Annual F.O.A.M. Conference Calgary, AB Save the date. More details to follow. Visit iaaecanada.org
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Canadian Aviation Hall of Fame 2017 Induction ceremony & gala dinner Vancouver International Airport, East concourse US Terminal, Level 3 The annual event is a highlight in Canadian aviation celebration and draws attendance from across Canada. New members to be inducted are Errol Boyd, Robert Deluce, Daniel Sitnam, and Rogers Smith, and the Golden Hawks – Belt of Orion Award for Excellence. For more information, visit cahf.ca.
June 21-24, 2017
Canadian Women in Aviation Biennial Conference Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, 1301 16th Avenue NW, Calgary, AB The conference is open to everyone and will cover the broad scope of aviation— general, corporate, commercial and military. Those who attend include aeronautical engineers, pilots, maintenance technicians, educators, air traffic controllers, avionics technicians,
airport managers, business owners, dispatchers, artists, students, authors, flight attendants and enthusiasts. For more information, visit cwia.ca
June 23-24, 2017
Canadian Owners and Pilots Association AGM Kelowna, B.C. The two-day event will include a Welcome dinner, organized events and tours, trade show with multiple plenary sessions, wind-up banquet dinner with entertainment and keynote speaker and the Annual COPA update and general meeting. The tradeshow and banquet dinner are all open to the general public, offering a unique opportunity to increase awareness of the important undertaking of COPA and the scope and significance of the general aviation community. For more information, visit copaagm2017.ca.
August 11-13, 2017
Abbotsford Airshow Abbotsford International Airport, 30440 Liberator Ave, Abbotsford, BC Designated Canada’s National Airshow, the annual aviation festival provides spectators an opportunity to watch one of the finest aerobatic performances in the world. Ranked among one of the Top Ten Airshows in the world by USA Today in 2013, the event continues to distinguish itself through aviation excellence, aerospace advancement, and community participation. For more information, visit abbotsfordairshow\ com.
September 27-29, 2017
2017 CHC Safety & Quality Summit Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, Texas Each year, CHC’s Safety & Quality Summit attracts representatives from across the aviation and oil & gas industries to share knowledge and best practices around developing and maintaining a robust safety environment. The 2017 event will build upon the success from last year’s Summit, which had more than 600 delegates in attendance. For 2017, the Summit will address the theme: Can we truly manage all of the risk: What if the barriers are not as robust as we think? For more information, visit chcsafetyqualitysummit.com.
October 21, 2017
Vancouver Aviation and Airline Collectibles Show 2017 Richmond Rod & Gun Club Auditorium, 7891 Cambie Road (Cambie & River Road), Richmond, BC The venue for collectors, buyers, and sellers of all types of airline and aviation collectibles—aircraft slides, photos, diecast aircraft models, display models, aviation books, mags, barf bags, schedules, inflight magazines, playing cards, pins or aviation DVDs. 10am-5pm. $5 admission (12 & under free, $3 with RAIC) / Tables $45 + PST/GST. For more information, visit VancouverAviationShow.com.
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Heathrow’s ‘Garden Gate’ designed to help passengers relax
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Heathrow’s Garden Gate includes 1,680 plants, including the UK’s own English Ivy and the Peace Lily.
Avegant Glyph video glasses and videos currently available in the Lufthansa Business Lounge at Frankfurt Airport. Photo: courtesy Future Travel Experience.
Heathrow Airport has introduced a new Garden Gate in Terminal 3 to provide a more relaxing environment for passengers. The Garden Gate consists of seven panels, each of which contains 240 plants. The main objective is to instil a sense of calm and comfort, after research showed a correlation between feelings of calmness and exposure to plants. The concept is being trialled for six months at Gate 25, which serves an average of 287,274 passengers per year. If it proves successful, Heathrow will consider creating Garden Gates at other departure gates across the airport. “With our new Garden Gate, our passengers can enjoy a natu-
ral sanctuary of rest and relaxation as they make their way through the airport, with 1,680 plants ready to see them on their way,” said Emma Gilthorpe, strategy director at Heathrow Airport. The Garden Gate is comprised of seven panels each containing 240 plants. Each plant panel is fitted with a water reservoir and nutrient system, which allows the wall to flourish for an extended period of time in an artificial environment. Advancements in LED technology enables indoor plant growth using less energy (e.g., more light and less heat). The plant selection is largely based on early research conducted by Dr Bill Wolverton on
behalf of NASA to prove that plants, namely the English Ivy and the Peace Lily, absorbed the air around them, translocated it to their roots, where organisms turned some air particles into food for the plant. “As the nexus of transit and technology, transportation hubs are ideal locations for green infrastructure to become an investment in public health and wellbeing,” said Richard Sabin, director of Biotecture, the company that installed the Garden Gate. “The world’s major cities are increasingly investing in green infrastructure, and the Garden Gate, both technically and ecologically, is cutting edge for its ease of installation, unique plant selection and LED lighting system.”
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Recipients of the 2016 Richmond Arts Awards. Photo: courtesy City of Richmond.
Know an artist, volunteer, teacher, organization or individual that deserves recognition for their contribution to the arts in Richmond? The City of Richmond is inviting nominations for its ninth annual Richmond Arts Awards. The nomination deadline is 5pm on Friday, March 17, 2017. The awards will celebrate excellence in six categories: • Arts Education • Artistic Innovation • Business and the Arts • Cultural Leadership • Volunteerism • Youth Arts All artistic disciplines are eligible: visual, performing, literary and culinary arts, as well as craft, environmental arts and new media. Three finalists in each of the six cat-
egories will be named in April and award winners will be announced in a special ceremony on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, hosted by Mayor Malcolm Brodie. The Richmond Arts Awards program recognizes the achievements in and contributions to the arts by Richmond residents, artists, educators, organizers and business leaders. To date, the program has attracted more than 180 nominations among the six categories, recognizing both well-established institutions and rising stars in Richmond’s arts community. Richmond Arts Awards 2017 was developed in partnership by the City of Richmond with the Richmond Arts Coalition. For more information on the Richmond Arts Awards and to submit a nomination online, please visit richmond.ca/artsawards.
Long-time Richmond residents invited to register for Pioneer Luncheon Have you lived in Richmond for 50 years or more? Registration is now open for the Pioneer Luncheon, a signature event that is part of the City’s Richmond Canada 150 program. The Pioneer Luncheon will be held on Saturday, May 27, 2017, from 11am to 2pm on the north plaza at Richmond City Hall. This free event will include a catered lunch and live entertainment featuring a combination of programmed stage performances, roving entertainment and interactive displays and activities. The Pioneer Luncheon event aims to recognize and celebrate the contributions of current or former citizens who spent 50 or more years living in Richmond and who have helped to shape our community.” There will be a maximum capacity for this event and pre-registration is required.
Individuals who have lived in Richmond for 50 years or more are asked to submit a registration application in the following ways: Submit an online registration form at richmondcanada150.com/ communityevent/pioneer-luncheon Complete a paper registration form, available at Richmond City Hall, Minoru Place Activity Centre, Richmond’s eight community centres and the Cultural Centre The deadline to register to receive an invitation is Friday, March 31, 2017. Invitations will be sent out in mid-April. Details about the Pioneer Luncheon can be found at: richmondcanada150.com/ communityevent/pioneer-luncheon. For more information, please call 604204-8600 or email richmondcanada150@ richmond.ca.
New online exhibit remembers Richmond’s fallen
Private John James Watson Abercrombie was employed by Boeing Aircraft on Sea Island before serving with the Royal Canadian Air Force. He arrived in France on September 1, 1944, and was fatally wounded on September 8, 1944.
A new online exhibit on the City of Richmond’s website pays homage to local soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice during World War I and II and the Korean War. Entitled We Will Remember Them, this webpage provides background information on all 77 men who died in military service. The exhibit is separated into two parts. The first part, Lives Behind Memorial Road Names, has details on 56 soldiers who have both a Richmond street named
after them and are listed on the cenotaph located on the east side of Richmond City Hall. The poppyadorned street signs were installed around the city in November 2016. The second part, Lives Behind the Richmond Cenotaph, lists the remaining 21 soldiers memorialized on the cenotaph. The new webpage, created by the City of Richmond Archives, is available at richmond.ca/ cityhall/archives/exhibits/ remember.
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Canadian auto dealers band together to end distracted driving Customers walking through the doors of their neighbourhood auto dealership during the month of March may be asked to do more than check out the latest vehicle models. They will also be encouraged to take a pledge against driving distracted—a dangerous and growing trend that is responsible for four-million vehicle collisions a year in North America. In its third year running, March 1 marked the official start of the 2017 Auto Dealers Against Distracted Driving Campaign across Canada with hundreds of auto dealerships on board nationwide to participate. Auto dealers have committed to garnering more than 20,000 pledges from their customers, communities and staff throughout the month of March. Customers who visit participating dealerships can make a formal commitment to drive distraction free through an online pledge at distractionfree.ca or by Solution for March 2017 Crossword.
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Linda Leo, Westcoast Kia campaign champion against distracted driving.
posting a personal pledge on their Twitter or Facebook pages at any time, using the #TakeTheWheel hashtag. Linda Leo, campaign champion at West Coast Kia in Pitt Meadows, B.C., is one of four featured dealers in the 2017 campaign. A demonstrated leader in previous years, Leo is once again committed to putting her ingenuity to task, using every resource available to make sure her customers are aware of how critical it is to remain focused while driving. “West Coast Kia has been an active participant in the Distracted Driving campaign since its inception and we look forward to engaging our customers again for a cause that hits close to home in our industry,” said Leo. “From my experience, it doesn’t take a lot to make a connection—a quick conversation or a little reminder combined
with a bit of passion has the potential to make a real impact for the cause in a short amount of time.” LGM Financial Services instigated the campaign in 2015 as a platform for Canadian dealers to influence consumers directly through their automotive retail point-of-sale. As a collective force, dealers have the ability to bring more awareness to a form of impaired driving that puts communities at risk—both drivers and pedestrians alike. “While we continue to see hundreds of dealers participate in the campaign year over year, our focus for 2017 is to provoke increased engagement between dealers and their customers through online pledges,” said Marc-Andre Lefebvre, vice president of sales for Quebec and campaign lead at LGM. The campaign aims to educate drivers on the easy and simple solutions to resist the urge to drive distracted, such as pairing to a Bluetooth device and securing potential distractions before starting a trip. Visit your local participating dealership or make an online pledge of support against distracted driving from home at distractionfree.ca or by using the #TakeTheWheel hashtag on Twitter or Facebook. Follow the national campaign on Twitter: @ LGMCanada.
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Neighbourhood Restaurant Guide Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner DOMESTIC TERMINAL (Before Security) • Starbucks: Coffee, pastries, sandwiches – Departures Level 3. • A&W: Breakfast served daily – Bacon ‘n Egger with real bacon and real eggs, hash browns, French Toast. Also, hamburgers, fries, beverages, including A&W’s famous root beer. Open 5am-10pm. Departures Level 3 • Booster Juice: signature premium smoothies, fresh-squeezed juices, hot food, grab & go items & snacks –Level 3 • Jugo Juice: Juice, smoothies, wraps & paninis – Departures Level 3. • Subway: Sandwiches, salads & wraps – Departures Level 3 • Tim Hortons: Coffee, pastries, sandwiches, soups – Arrivals Level 2 and Departures Level 3 • Toshi Teppanyaki: Japanese cuisine – Departures Level 3 • White Spot: Burgers, fresh salads, pastas, rice bowls, stir-fries, entrées from the grill and desserts – Departures Level 3 • Wok ‘N Roll: Chinese & Japanese cuisine – Departures Level 3
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INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL (Before Security) • Vino Volo: Wines from around the world by the glass or in tasting flights, lunch, dinner, small plates—Arrivals Level 2
– Departures Level 3 • Thai Hang: Vietnamese cuisine— choose from healthy Pho dishes, rolls, broken rice dishes, sandwiches, spring rolls, rice noodle soups, lemon grass chicken & beverages—Departures Level 3 • Jetside Bar Offers a selection of appetizers, snacks and shared food. (604) 248-3281 • Globe@YVR Award-winning signature restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
(604) 248-3281 SOUTH TERMINAL (Before Security, Food Court) • Galiano Café: Made-to-order breakfasts along with specialty espresso drinks to satisfy early morning travellers. Burger, fries, homemade soups, made-to-order sandwiches, berry yogurt parfaits, breakfast muffins and salads. Miller Road • Tim Hortons #109 – 5000 Miller Road Open 24 Hours. Lots of free parking. Fast
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pickup on your way to the Terminal. MCARTHURGLEN DESIGNER OUTLET MALL 2 BiBo Italian Pizzeria & Restaurant 7899 Templeton Station Rd., Sea Island. BiBo is an Italian pizzeria and restaurant whose owners are passionate about sharing with their customers the simplicity and joy of traditional Italian cuisine that is enjoyed everyday in “la mamma’s” kitchen. Selections include true Neapolitan pizza, fresh handmade pasta, salads, appetizers and meats. While there, enjoy a pre-dinner apertivo from the fully licensed bar, pair your meal with one of BiBo’s delicious wines or indulge in one of the rich desserts—either al fresco on the patio or in the modern dining room. Open from 11:30am to 9:00pm daily. (604) 279.8889. Airport South 1 The Flying Beaver Bar & Grill 4760 Inglis Drive. Come and watch seaplanes land & takeoff right in front of you, while enjoying locally craft brewed beers and the best pub food in the city . Bring your aiport i.d. and receive 25% off of food every Tuesday. Call our complimentary shuttle for a safe ride Wednesday through Sunday nights starting at 6pm. World famous & award winning - since 1995. (604) 2730278 • Smokehouse Sandwich Co. #108 – 5188 Westminster Hwy, Richmond (2 blocks west of # 2 Road) Breakfast and lunch. Monday to Friday: 7:45am to 4pm. Saturdays 10am to 6pm. Specializing in handcrafted Smoked Meat Sandwiches, minutes away from YVR. Meet Wilbur, a cumin-spiced
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Pulled Pork with Coleslaw Sandwich and the rest of the company of sandwiches at Smokehouse. For pick up, call (604) 370-4177 smokehousesandwich.com. • Southside Cafe (near the South Terminal at the Esso Avitat FBO). 5360 Airport Road South. Open for breakfast & lunch 7am-3pm Mon to Fri. Quick & delicious, homemade dishes for eat in or takeout. Enjoy a free small coffee with breakfast. Meals from $5 and up mean one of the best values on Sea Island. Call to order custom catering for your office party or business meeting. (604) 303 0407. OVER THE BRIDGE(S) • Cravings Restaurant & Lounge 8808 Osler Street (72nd & Oak), Vancouver Recently renovated to cater to the sports fan. This month has specially discount ted menu items and drink offerings plus $2 off Coupon (see ad this page). Open for lunch & dinner 7 days a week, with lots of free parking. Quiet, well-appointed lounge available for parties & special events. (778) 379-3127 • Milltown Bar & Grill #101-9191 Bentley Street, Marpole Receiving great reviews for good food, friendly service and fantastic marina views. Only 5 minutes From YVR across the Arthur Laing Bridge. Open from 11am to late every day. (604) 269-2348; www.milltownbar.com. RICHMOND HOTEL RESTAURANTS • Pacific Gateway Hotel 1500 Cessna Drive. (604) 278-1241 • Pier 73 Restaurant: Located behind the hotel and suspended above the Fraser River in the heart of a 138-slip Marina. Great destination for casual lunch meetings, relaxed dinner gatherings, or evening drinks with friends. Kids Menu. Sunday to Thursday 11am-12am. Friday and Saturday 11am-1am (kitchen open until midnight). (604) 276-1954 • The Fairmont Vancouver Airport (at YVR) –3111 Grant McConachie Way (604) 207-5200 • Jetside Bar: Offering exclusive cocktails and an extensive menu including Pacific Northwest-inspired tapas, plates to share and main course dishes. Now featuring live music 7 nights a week. (604) 248.3281 • Globe @ YVR: Ranked as the 5th best airport restaurant in the world, Globe@YVR offers locally sourced, Pacific Northwest cuisine alongside an exclusive wine list. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and afternoon tea are served daily. (604) 248.3281 • River Rock Casino Resort 8811 River Road • The Buffet—Perfect for a group get-together, special event or relaxing meal, The Buffet is open seven days a week for breakfast and dinner, lunch Monday to Saturday and brunch on Sunday. Call (604) 247-8935 to make reservations. • Tramonto—Features Italian-
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DEPART WITH OPTIONS. Check Out YVR Carry On Food. Yes, you can take your food on the plane! With many flights offering limited meal service, YVR Carry On Food is available at any YVR restaurant providing fresh food and snacks packaged especially for your flight in a travelfriendly bag.
Enjoy an impressive selection of food and beverage choices ranging from gourmet West Coast specialties and healthy food options to Japanese bento boxes and delicious comfort foods. Don’t forget some snack foods and candy for your inflight movie!
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Position: GSE Mechanic (Full Time) Primary Objective of the Position:
Under the general direction of the Station Manager, the chosen candidate will service, repair, overhaul, inspect and diagnose GSE equipment in an efficient and effective manner with a high degree of quality to reduce or eliminate premature wear, service calls, in-service failures and provide maximum service dependability.
Essential Position Functions:
Ensure that all GSE equipment is maintained and serviced in a timely manner.
Assist with equipment repairs through the Preventive Maintenance Program.
Assist with preparing parts lists and order parts as needed.
Complete work orders for all equipment repairs, including parts and time used.
Complete equipment history worksheets.
Review Preventative Maintenance Schedule and complete inspections as required with focus on safety items.
Be knowledgeable with GSE manuals/documents pertaining to the work.
Maintain a clean and efficient and safe work area.
Perform any other duties incidental to the work described herein.
Position: Ground Handler Primary Objective of the Position:
Safe and timely processing of Cargo and aircraft loading/offloading within prescribed parameters. Cargojet offers competitive wages, and benefits including Health and Dental and matched RRSP based on matched contributions. Paid training and free uniforms.
Essential Position Functions:
Repeated and continuous lifting of packages up to 60lbs Sort packages based on customer, airport of destination, and other parameters Communicate piece counts, and package information to Lead Hands, and Supervisors Handle customer packages, and freight with due care and attention Ensure all safety and security protocols are adhered to Perform general housekeeping duties as required Perform tasks associated with Dangerous Goods Handling/Acceptance Meet time sensitive deadlines for freight build-up/breakdown as part of a team dynamic Learn and apply specific training modules required for position (WHMIS, SMS, Dangerous Goods, Hazard Prevention, etc…) Perform other duties as required
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Must possess a GSE 310s Automotive Service Technical licence
Must possess own hand tools.
Ability to use computers - Word, Excel
Must be detail-oriented and have excellent problem-solving abilities.
Able to multi-task and work well under pressure.
Must be self-motivated and have excellent communication skills.
Cargojet is and equal opportunity employer. Please send all résumés by email to hr@cargojet.com
High School Graduate or equivalent experience Valid Class 5 Drivers Licence or equivalent Ability to obtain a RAIC pass (Transport Canada Security Clearance) Ability to lift up to 60lbs repeatedly Ability to work within a “team first” environment, and complete common goals within time sensitive deadlines Excellent punctuality, and attendance habits Ability to learn quickly, and adapt to fast changing customer requirements Willingness to take direction with a keen interest in further development within the Vancouver operation Strong written and verbal communication skills Flexible to work shift work, weekends and stat holidays Be willing to be subject to a background check; clearance is required
Cargojet is and equal opportunity employer. Please send all résumés by email to hr@cargojet.com
Position: GSE Apprentice Primary Objective of the Position:
Under the general direction of the Station Manager, the chosen candidate will service, repair, overhaul, inspect and diagnose GSE equipment in an efficient and effective manner with a high degree of quality to reduce or eliminate premature wear, service calls, in-service failures and provide maximum service dependability.
Essential Position Functions:
Assist with GSE equipment maintenance and service in a timely manner. Assist with equipment repairs through the Preventive Maintenance Program. Assist with preparing parts lists and order parts as needed. Complete work orders for all equipment repairs, including parts and time used. Complete equipment history worksheets. Review Preventative Maintenance Schedule and complete inspections as required with focus on safety items.
Be knowledgeable with GSE manuals/documents pertaining to the work. Maintain a clean and efficient and safe work area. Perform any other duties incidental to the work described herein.
Primary Objective of the Position:
The chosen candidate will be responsible for operating all equipment in a safe and proper manner and reporting any equipment damage or potential problems.
Essential Position Functions:
Minimum Qualifications:
Position: Operator
Must be enrolled in an automotive service technician program [310’s] Must possess own hand tools. Two to three years’ experience in general automotive or heavy equipment maintenance. Ability to use computers. Must be detail-oriented and have excellent problem-solving abilities. Able to multi-task and work well under pressure. Must be self-motivated and have excellent communication skills and problem-solving abilities.
To operate any/all ground servicing equipment Report any abnormalities in equipment or equipment performance. Stay fluent and on any new equipment or procedures. Obey and operate according to all airport procedures To operate any/all equipment for the duration of operation. Responsible for any/all equipment. (Condition, fuel, performance). Stay up to date on any equipment upgrades, changes, performance and policies. Perform other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Maintain valid AVOP Hold a valid driver’s license. Excellent driving skills Ability to drive in all weather conditions Good organizational skills Basic reading and writing skills
Cargojet is and equal opportunity employer. Please
Cargojet is and equal opportunity employer.
send all résumés by email to hr@cargojet.com
Please send all résumés by email to hr@cargojet.com
AIR NORTH IS HIRING!
Air North, Yukon’s Airline provides ground-handling for American Airlines, United Airlines, Aero Mexico, All Nippon Airways and Alaska Airlines! WE ARE CURRENTLY HIRING FOR FULL-TIME, PART-TIME, AND SEASONAL PASSENGER SERVICES AGENTS AND RAMP ATTENDANTS. Wages commensurate with experience/ valid RAIC WAGE INCLUDES: • Network of Flight Benefits • Extended Health • MSP Coverage • Parking and Uniforms
Interested candidates please send your résumé to: careers@flyairnorth.com Or drop your résumé off at: Vancouver International Airport Room B4154 Domestic Terminal Building Office (Level 4)
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Boeing’s 757-200, the original version of the 757, entered service with Eastern Air Lines in 1983. Although designed for short and medium length routes, it has since been used in a variety of roles ranging from high-frequency shuttle services to transatlantic routes.
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