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Innovative Travel Solutions (ITS), an independent business unit within YVR, has installed 74 BorderXpress kiosks at Pafos International Airport (Pafos) and Larnaka International Airport (Larnaka) in Cyprus. This marks a major milestone for the industry and ITS, which developed the technology, as this is the first implementation of permanent kiosks for Entry and Exit border control in Europe. Hermes Airports Ltd, operating Pafos and Larnaka airports, is installing the kiosks to enable passengers to independently complete passport control procedures under the supervision of Hermes personnel and with the approval of Cyprus Police. “As the demand for air
travel continues to increase, airports around the world must embrace and implement innovative technologies to solve critical passenger processing challenges,” said Craig Richmond, president and CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority. “BorderXpress kiosks will increase efficiencies and improve the overall passenger experience at Pafos and Larnaka airports while enhancing safety and security within the European Union.” BorderXpress uses selfservice biometric-enabled kiosks to expedite the border clearance process without compromising security. The Entry and Exit process remains the same, with travellers selecting their language, scanning their travel
Innovative Travel Solutions self-service BorderXpress kiosks reduce border line-ups at entrance and exit points.
documents and answering a few simple questions at the kiosk. The kiosk also captures an image of each passenger’s face that can be compared and verified against the photo in their electronic passport. Travellers then take their completed kiosk receipt to a border services
officer. The kiosks also accept nonePassports and EU Identity documents. While the Exit kiosks are available for use by all travellers, the Entry kiosks are only available to EU citizens, due to government specifications. “We are dedicated to estab-
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For the second consecutive year, Air Canada has been named Best Airline in North America. The airline received the award at the 2018 Skytrax World Airline Awards ceremony last month. This was the seventh time in the past nine years the carrier has been selected as the best in North America. The annual Skytrax World Airline Awards, which were introduced in 1999, are based on passenger satisfaction surveys of approximately 20-million global travellers. “Air Canada achieved a remarkable success winning this top accolade as the Best Airline in North America for the seventh time,” said Edward Plaisted, CEO of Skytrax. “Air Canada demonstrates that it
is truly a passenger favourite as it continues to receive such a vote of confidence from customers.” Since 2010, Air Canada has embarked on a $10-billion capital expenditure program to elevate the travel experience, including a global network expansion to more than 220 cities; a fleet renewal program that adds stateof-the-art Dreamliners and Airbus A220-300 jets; new international, domestic and U.S. Maple Leaf lounges; technological innovations to facilitate customer interactions; enhanced onboard amenities; ongoing customer service training initiatives; and introduction of wide-body Signature Class Service on select North American routes.
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lishing Pafos and Larnaka as industry-leading airports and our commitment to prioritizing both safety and passenger experience is paramount to this, especially as we seek to increase passenger traffic,” said Eleni Kaloyirou, chief executive officer at Hermes Airports.
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“We are very pleased that Air Canada has again been recognized as the Best Airline in North America by the highly respected Skytrax World Airline Awards,” said Calin Rovinescu, president and chief executive officer of Air Canada. “This is the seventh time in nine years Air Canada has been honoured with this award, demonstrating our successful transformation into a leading global carrier. I thank our 30,000 employees who are the true winners of the Skytrax Award, for delivering superior service while transporting more than 48-million customers a year safely to their destinations.” For more information on Air Canada flights, visit aircanada. com.
Delta and WestJet’s U.S./Canada joint venture will offer more choices for travel between the U.S. and Canada.
WestJet and Delta Airlines have signed an agreement to create a comprehensive transborder joint venture arrangement that will offer customers an extensive route network within the U.S. and Canada. The agreement deepens the existing codeshare partnership between the carriers and follows the signing of a memorandum of understanding in December 2017 announcing the intention to form a joint venture. The joint venture will provide substantial reach into Canada and the U.S., with transborder service to more than 30 cities covering more than 95 per cent of U.S.Canada demand, providing customers of both airlines with more travel choices than ever before. The new joint venture will also enable Delta and WestJet to compete more effectively against other carriers.
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Change is in the Air at YVR: August
There are several key projects currently taking place that will enhance the airport experience at YVR. This includes the airport’s biggest sustainability projects to date, new parking options, terminal expansions and much more. Some ongoing projects that may been seen on Sea Island this
month include: • Construction underway to prepare for Phase II of the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport. This phase is scheduled to open in Spring 2019 and will deliver more than 7,800 square metres of additional retail space. BC Hydro is completing
utilities work in and around Grant McConachie Way and Templeton Street. Expected work this month includes paving on Miller Road as well as bike lane repairs on Grant McConachie Way. Once schedules are finalized, more information will be provided. • Various work is continuing
in the old Value Lot (adjacent to the Parkade) to prepare for the construction of a new six-storey parking lot and Central Utilities Building. This work includes fence and hoarding installation, grubbing and some minor traffic control measures around the exit toll plaza. • As part of the above project,
preparatory work is also taking place around the old Value Lot in phases, overnight. Progressive lane closures are required westbound and eastbound on Grant McConachie Way. Impacts to the public will be minimal and drivers are asked to follow directional signage. The work is expected to
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be completed this month. • As part of the jetSet Parking lot reconfiguration project, the cell phone lot has been temporarily relocated. There is clear directional signage to the interim lot. When construction is complete, it will be paved and have WiFi, offering an improved customer experience. • The closure of a section of McDonald Road has been postoned untill mid-August. This work is part of the project to extend the east apron for Remote Stand Operations. Once closed, please follow all directional signage to the new McDonald Road, located east of North Service Place. • Work is wrapping up on the curbside enhancement project, which is occurring on the sidewalk along the Departures level. There are construction zones set up along the Departures level that impact sidewalk and curb access. • Work is underway for an expansion to YVR’s international Pier D. As part of the project, various work is currently being done behind the hoarding area between gates D58 and D64. While disruption is expected to be minimal, there may be intermittent noise in this area. • Construction has begun on the North Runway End Safety Area (RESA). All YVR’s runways will have 300-metre RESAs, double the recommended Canadian standards. RESAs protect the travelling public in the unlikely event of an aircraft overrun or undershoot. This construction is expected to be completed in November and will include night-time work. Vancouver Airport Authority is doing its best to minimize impact to YVR’s neighbours in Richmond, Vancouver’s south slope and Burkeville and encourages anyone who has more questions about construction to visit its website or to email RESAinfo@ yvr.ca. • Preparation work is underway as utilities are relocated as part of the above-mentioned North Runway RESA project. Equipment and material will be visible from Ferguson Road. For more information on all these projects, visit yvr.ca/construction.
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Last year, YVR’s second annual Chill Out drew thousands of people, cementing it as one of the community’s favourite parties.
On August 18, 2018, YVR will be hosting the third annual community day Chill Out. This free, family fun event will be held from 11am – 3pm at Larry Berg Flight Path Park and includes live entertainment, fun games and local vendors. This year’s YVR Chill Out stage will feature live artists including Marine Drive, Trilojay and yo-yo prodigy Harrison Lee. Attendees are encouraged to kick back on YVR picnic blankets front and centre at the stage and enjoy the show.
The Chill Out event will also feature tons of fun family activities, including face painters, a glitter-tattoo artist, magicians and photo booths and a chance to win two free flights to one of YVR’s featured destinations—visit the YVR Community tent to enter the draw. Learn about YVR’s community partners with the YVR Passport Challenge. Simply get your YVR Passport stamped at each of the airport community partner’s booths to win some wonderful YVR swag.
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“WestJet continues its drive toward becoming a global airline and the signing of this agreement marks a major milestone in that journey,” said Ed Sims, WestJet president and CEO. “Working together with Delta, the premier U.S. carrier, we are looking forward to providing enhanced offerings and more choice for guests. The joint venture will allow us to maximize our existing partnership with Delta to benefit customers by bringing greater competition to the trans-border market.” Upon receipt of regulatory approvals in Canada and the U.S., Delta and WestJet will work together to implement all aspects of the enhanced cooperation including expanded codesharing, more closely aligned frequent flyer program and reciprocal elite benefits, joint growth across their U.S./Canada transborder network and co-location at key hubs with more seamless passenger and baggage transit. The
agreement will also include the ability to cooperate on cargo accompanying passenger flights as well as corporate contracts. “Delta’s future is global and together with WestJet, we can augment the two airlines’ capabilities and bring together our strengths in this important trans-border market,” said Ed Bastian, Delta’s CEO. “Combined, we will be able to offer more destinations to customers with an integrated network, superior airline products, improved airport connections and significantly enhanced frequent flyer benefits. The JV [joint venture] will provide an unmatched passenger experience for customers travelling between the U.S. and Canada.” WestJet was recently named North America’s Best Low-Cost Airline 2018 by Skytrax. More information about WestJet and Delta flights from YVR, visit westjet.com and delta.com.
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and Exit points and improve the safety and security of borders. “Pafos and Larnaka airports are simplifying and enhancing the border Entry and Exit process for both airport personnel and travellers,” said Chris Gilliland, director of ITS, Vancouver Airport Authority. “BorderXpress has proven its success and efficiency at airports across Canada and the United States. We are proud to be introducing our solution to the European market. This is a significant accomplishment for Innovative Travel Solutions, Hermes Airports, the Cyprus government and the industry, overall.” With more than 1,500 kiosks in 41 airport and sea ports, BorderXpress has processed more than 181-million passengers in more than 35 languages globally and reduced passenger wait times by more than 50 per cent.
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On Approach with Narinder Pahal Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has been voted Best Airport in North America for a record nine years by the Skytrax World Airport Awards, but it’s the people who work at YVR that make this airport a special place. One of these incredible people who go above and beyond to make YVR an incredible place is Narinder Pahal, who is about to celebrate her 30th anniversary of working at YVR (mostly with HMSHost). During that time, she has seen it all—from terminal expansion to massive passenger growth—while being respon-
sible for providing the airport community with delicious food. Pahal shares some of her experiences at YVR in the following interview. Tell us the beginning of your YVR story. I started working for Cara Operations on July 28, 1988 at YVR. I had worked for Cara at the Canada Place during Expo 86 and that event pretty much put Vancouver on the map. Traffic at the airport really increased and opportunities at YVR were expanding—Vancouver became a place to visit.
What was your first job at YVR? I started off as a cashier/server, serving ice cream/popcorn/coffee in a small unit on Level 2 of the Domestic Terminal Building (DTB), which at that time was check-in for U.S. flights and Domestic Arrivals. Then Level 2 DTB was restructured, Harvey’s and Boston Pizza (BP) opened and I was promoted to supervisor at BP. In 1998, I was given the opportunity to be part of the first Tim Hortons at YVR on Level 3 DTB. Along the way, this became
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six locations and I was made operations manager. During my time at YVR, I have also touched on White Spot and Starbucks. At present, I am a multiunit operations manager and catering specialist at HMSHost. This involves overseeing Tim Hortons, Burger King and Production Kitchen; as well as developing menus and creative ideas for special events within the airport. What do you most like about working at YVR and what has kept you coming here for 30 years? I love being part of the airport environment. It’s like being part of a mini city that is on 24/7. I enjoy the people interaction, the fact that no one day is the same, [each day] is very unpredictable and you have to be ready for anything. What are your most cherished memories of the last 30 years? For myself, the memories I cherish the most are mostly to do with people that I have connected with along the way. I was lucky enough to meet people who saw potential in me and gave me opportunities that perhaps I would have otherwise overlooked. And witnessing the growth at YVR has been amazing, it really seems like not too long ago the ITB terminal was built! And now to see the future plans for growth is very exciting. How has the airport changed in the past 30 years? I and many others who have
been part of this environment for a long period of time have witnessed how YVR has become a building not only for the needs of travellers, but also a communitybased operation that has shown how important not only serving but connecting with people can be. It has become more about creating the experience to remember. The services offered within YVR have developed on so many levels. I know at HMSHost, we also strive to come up with new innovative menu ideas to provide guests with something exceptional. Food and beverage standards have developed to higher expectations; we are now engineering more in-house recipes, cooking with higher quality products and focusing more on presentation. Customer service has aligned with hospitality—again to create more of a memorable experience for our guests. What inspires you to keep working at YVR? One of the main reasons I’m inspired to be part of YVR and HMSHost is the prospect of opportunities. Thirty-five years ago, I came from England with a clerical diploma and hopes that I would be working as an office assistant. Little did I know that the people I would meet along the way would set me up in a whole different direction. I was fortunate enough to meet people in Cara and Host that saw potential in
me, they helped me grow, learn and find my talents. A lot of those people have become my second family, their support and dedication unwavering. I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I was meant to be. I am honoured to be part of such a hard-working team that is up for any challenge! What do you like to do away from YVR? When I’m not at YVR I’m usually still thinking about it! This may sound a little crazy, I know, but my creative juices are always thinking of the next event or opportunity and how we can make it extra special. None of this can be possible without family support—my “NoriNation” is always supportive and there for me. I love travelling, going swimming and having “Me Time” at home, which usually consists of Netflix or my next creative project. There is a quote of Albert Einstein that I love: “Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.” I strive to bring a little value to everything I do, it makes what you do much more enjoyable and worthwhile. You are involved with so much of the food at YVR, what do you like to eat? Anything that is gluten free and still tastes amazing; not easy to find!Narinder Pahal and her “NoriNation” team at the opening of the Tim Hortons YVR location,.
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Dog Days of Summer celebrated at YVR
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From sniffing out contraband, currency or food, there are dozens of dogs employed by Canada Border Services Agency at YVR.
YVR’s first Dog Days of Summer airport event drew canines and their handlers from across the airport community for travellers to learn about their various roles.
YVR recently celebrated the first ever Dog Days of Summer event at the airport. The event brought together dogs from across the airport community for travellers and guests to
Alberta Guide Dogs, St. John Ambulance and YVR’s Wildlife Team. Instagram celeb and helicopter co-pilot Mister Bentley, an English Bulldog, was also in attendance at
learn more about their various roles. Participating agencies included Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Transit Police, Securiguard, Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS), BC &
the event. The Dog Days of Summer event is not the only time that canines can be spotted at YVR. From Mondays through Fridays, 11am to 1pm, YVR’s
Ambassador Dogs and their handlers roam throughout the terminals. Ambassador Dogs are easily identifiable with their St. John Ambulance bandanas and YVRbranded leashes.
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Specifically trained to be interacted with, YVR Ambassador Dogs provide all airport users with a support service to help manage anxiety associated with travelling, work and general stress.
HMSHost to end plastic straw use by 2020 Global restaurateur HMSHost, which operates in more than 120 airports around the world and at more than 100 travel plazas in North America, has announced plans to eliminate the use of plastic straws in its North American locations by 2020. It is estimated that approxi-
mately 100-million straws were used at the company’s North American locations in 2017. To meet its objective of ending plastic straw use, HMSHost will work with its expansive portfolio of restaurant brands to reduce waste and find sustainable, innovative alternatives. “At HMSHost, we believe
that each of us can start somewhere to make our world a better place,” said HMSHost president and CEO Steve Johnson. “I’m proud to further our commitment as good corporate citizens with the elimination of plastic straws by 2020. Our position in this industry allows us to lead in the areas of sustainability and envi-
ronmental protection. I encourage our industry peers to join us in this vital step to have a lasting impact for future generations.” HMSHost has already made strides in this sustainability area. Earlier this year, the organization began eliminating plastic cocktail
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Boeing’s recently released 2018 Pilot & Technician Outlook is projecting demand for 790,000 pilots over the next 20 years. This represents double the current workforce and the most significant demand in the outlook’s nine-year history. According to Boeing’s report, demand is being driven by an anticipated doubling of the global commercial airplane fleet, as well as record-high air travel demand and a tightening labour supply. “Despite strong global air traffic growth, the aviation industry continues to face a pilot labour supply challenge, raising concern about the existence of a global pilot shortage in the near-term,” said Keith Cooper, vice president of train-
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intervals for new aircraft. Collectively, the business aviation and civil helicopter sectors will demand an additional 155,000 pilots and 132,000 technicians. Demand for commercial cabin crew increased slightly from 839,000 to 858,000, due to changes in fleet mix, regulatory requirements, denser seat configurations and multi-cabin configurations that offer more personalized service. In addition, 32,000 new cabin crew will be required to support business aviation. For more information about Boeing’s Pilot & Technician Outlook, please visit: boeing. com/commercial/market.
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New Air Transat service allows pets onboard Air Transat is now offering its passengers in Economy Class the opportunity to travel with their pet in the aircraft’s cabin. Cats and dogs 10 kilograms or less (including the weight of the cage) will now be allowed on most of the carrier’s flights, with the caged animal placed under the seat in front of the traveller. This service is offered on all the airline’s routes, except for
flights to and from Jamaica and Saint Lucia and flights to the United Kingdom and Ireland. If an allergic passenger is seated close to an animal, accommodating measures will be taken once on board. Travellers interested in this new service are invited to reserve their pet’s place through the Information and Seat Selection Center at 1-877-TRANSAT. It will also be possible to make the reservation once at
the airport, but the number of animals travelling in the cabin is limited. The price per flight, per animal in cabin is $50 for domestic, South and U.S. flights and $90 for flights to Europe. Travel tips for flying with pets: • Put a familiar object in the cage to reassure the animal during the flight, such as a blanket or a toy. • IATA regulation states that it
Bombardier Q400 receives certification Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced that its 90-passenger Q400 aircraft configuration has received its certification from Transport Canada, becoming the first in-production commercial turboprop in the world to reach that capacity. “With increasing growth in the number of passengers per departure in the turboprop market, we are excited to offer our customers a higher-capacity configuration and 15 percent lower cost per seat compared to the previous standard Q400, leading to more profitability potential for airlines,” said Todd Young, Head of the Q Series Aircraft Program, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. “This milestone certification showcases -- once again -- the unique versatility of the Q400 turboprop and our continued commitment to the evolution of the program. “Upon delivery later this year, our launch customer SpiceJet will become the first airline to
is not recommended to have older animals travel by air due to stress-related effects. • Agriculture Canada and IATA do not recommend giving tranquillizers to travelling animals. If you’re thinking about doing so, please
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Aston Martin enters the flying sports car niche market Worldwide demand and interest in the production of a flying sports car continues to grow, with Samson Motors Switchblade, Volvo’s Terrafugia TF-X and Tesla’s proposed Model F vehicles being among the best well-known. Enter luxury British carmaker Aston Martin with its hybrid-electric, personal aircraft concept, first seen at the 2018 Farnborough Air Show and which the iconic manufacturer
hints may soon be the vehicle of choice for fictional British Secret Service agent James Bond. Aston Martin’s Volante Vision Concept (VVC) is capable of vertical take-off and landing and features plenty of highspec details for which the Aston Martin brand is famed. The Volante, which is named after the Italian word for “flying,” was produced in partnership with the U.K.’s Cranfield
University and is powered by Rolls-Royce with the aim of bringing “luxury personal transportation to the sky.” Aston Martin says it has yet to price the vehicle, but the figure is expected to be almost CAD$12-million. Buyers will have some time to wait, though. The marque is currently conducting customer research and analyzing feedback, which, if positive, would mean a production date in the
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With room for three adults, the Aston Martin Volante Vision Concept previews a flying autonomous hybrid-electric vehicle for urban and inter-city air travel, providing fast, efficient and congestion free travel.
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Robyn McVicker new YVR vice president, operations and maintenance Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is pleased to announce Robyn McVicker as its new vice president of operations and maintenance. As director of marketing and communications since 2013,
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tions, security, emergency planning, customer care and facility maintenance. A collaborative and innovative leader, McVicker will be an asset in her new role at YVR. YVR continues to strive
towards a workplace that achieves gender equity at all levels of the organization and is therefore pleased to welcome McVicker onto its executive team. The organization was named one of Canada’s Best
Diversity Employers and is continually ranked as one of BC’s Top Employers.. YVR thanked Steve Hankinson for his outstanding leadership of operations and maintenance during the
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Star Alliance expands connection service to help with tight connecting flights The Star Alliance Connection Service is now available at Toronto Pearson Airport to assist passengers with tight connections between two Star Alliance member airline flights. Toronto is the 13th biggest Star Alliance transfer hub world-wide, with more than 400,000 passengers connecting from one Star Alliance carrier to another each year. Dedicated Connection Service staff use special soft-
ware to monitor the transfer window for customers with onward flights. Cases where passengers and checked bags appear in danger of missing a connection are automatically highlighted. The Connection Service agent can thereby already consider the various options available to ensure that the customer reaches the onward flight or, if necessary, book alternative options before the inbound flight lands.
In addition to home carrier Air Canada, the following Star Alliance member carriers departing from Vancouver serve Toronto: Eva Air, Lufthansa and United. “Connection Service helps enhance the airport experience for our customers travelling on Star Alliance itineraries by streamlining the behind-thescenes processing when handling tight connections which
may arise, said Benjamin Smith, president, airlines and chief operating officer at Air Canada. “This further strengthens the position of our Toronto Pearson global hub offering convenient connections to almost anywhere in the world.” Star Alliance has been operating Connection Centres for more than a decade. In place at 11 hub airports, these have largely been working behind the scenes on
Aeroplan signs three new airlines, rejects Air Canada buyout Aimia Inc., the data analytics company that manages the Aeroplan loyalty program, has signed partnership agreements with two more Canadian airlines that will take effect in about two years, after its current agreement with Air Canada ends in 2020. Aimia’s new partners are leisure airline Air Transat and the newly formed no-frills Flair Airlines. Those airlines join Toronto-based Porter Airlines as recent partners in the Aeroplan points system, which Air Canada has said it will replace with its own loyalty points program when its Aimia contract expires. Last month, Air Canada led a consortium of bidders that included the Toronto-Dominion Bank, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and Visa Canada Corporation to buy the Aeroplan loyalty program from Aimia for $250-million cash plus $2-billion of points liability, an offer that Aimia rejected. Aimia has said it remains open to negotiating with Air Canada and indicated that it would consider an offer of at least $450-million cash.
expediting checked bags at risk of missing their onward flight. In addition, assisting passengers with tight connections was an additional service offered in Frankfurt, Houston and Munich. As part of the Alliance’s strategy of further improving the customer journey, the Star Alliance Connection Service brand was rolled out in 2017, along with the plan of adding passenger assistance at all locations and expanding the overall product to more locations. Chicago (ORD) was the first airport where the Connections
Services brand was introduced and passenger assistance added to the baggage expedite. With Toronto (YYZ) now also offering Connection Service, the combined passenger and baggage expedite is now available at the following Star Alliance hubs: Chicago (ORD), Frankfurt (FRA), Houston (IAH), Munich (MUC) and Toronto (YYZ). At present, baggage-only expedite is offered at Denver (DEN), London (LHR), Los Angeles (LAX), Newark (EWR), San Francisco (SFO) and Washington (IAD).
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August 10-12, 2018 Abbotsford International Airshow Abbotsford International Airport, 30440 Liberator Ave., Abbotsford, BC Designated Canada’s national airshow, the annual aviation festival provides spectators an opportunity to watch some 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. Form more information, visit abbotsfordairshow.com.
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YVR for Kids Golf Tournament Quilchena Golf & Country Club, 3551 Granville Avenue, Richmond, BC Golf will be a “shotgun” start. Participants are encouraged to be aware of their starting hole and be on the tee box ready for the horn, sharp, at the start time of 11am. Quilchena staff and YVR volunteers will provide direction to the starting hole. Participants must abide by the dress code at Quilchena. Golf will be played in a Texas Scramble format. yvrforkids.org.
August 23, 2018 YVR for Kids Gala Dinner & Auction Sheraton Vancouver Airport, 7551 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC Dinner and Auction will take place at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel. Registration at 4:45pm, cocktails begin at 5pm, dinner at 7pm, live auction 8pm. For more information, visit yvrforkids.org.
September 1-3, 2018 The Canadian International Air Show Toronto, Ontario The Canadian International Air Show (CIAS) is one of the largest air shows in North America. Over its six-decade-plus history, the CIAS has featured many air show ‘firsts’ including appearances by the Concorde, F-22 Raptor, the V-22 Osprey and more. Powered by the incredible efforts of almost 200 volunteers, the CIAS continues to thrill air show fans from around the world with its diverse line-up of aviation displays each Labour Day weekend. For more information, visit cias.org.
September 9-17, 2018 Ride Smart and Stay Safe Initiative Canada Line Templeton Station The Canada Line and Protrans BC are showcasing its Ride Smart and Stay Safe initiative at Templeton Station. Look for a table from 10:30 to 2:30pm with details. Meet a Canada Line attendant and in 15 minutes learn about the safety features of Canada Line stations and trains. Topics
include the Passenger Assistance Alarm (the yellow strip on each window), designated waiting areas, red emergency phones and other features such as the red passenger emergency stop button or PESB.
September 26-29, 2018 World Airline Road Race Victoria, BC Held in a different country each year, this running race is co-hosted by volunteers from Air Canada and Jazz Aviation and organized by the World Airline Road Race organization. Last year, for example, it was held in Singapore, this year it’s in Victoria and next year in Amsterdam. It is open to anyone who works for an airline or airlineassociated company and their family and friends, basically anyone in the aviation industry. There are usually between 600 to 1,000 runners. Some airlines have teams of 50-plus and some only one representative. There are many discounts for travel to and from Victoria available to runners available on the WARR website, including Harbour Air, Helijet, Air Canada and Jazz Aviation. For more information, visit worldairlineroadrace.org.
October 2-4, 2018 2018 CHC Safety & Quality Summit Dallas, 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. For more information, visit chcsafetyqualitysummit.com.
October 16-18, 2018 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition Orlando Executive Airport, 365 Rickenbacker Drive, Orlando, FL Join more than 25,000 industry professionals for three days of business aviation. Ranked as the third largest trade show in the United States, the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition will be bringing together current and prospective aircraft owners, manufacturers and customers into one meeting place to get critical work accomplished. For more information, visit nbaa.org.
November 13-14, 2018 2018 Canadian Aerospace Summit Shaw Centre, Ottawa, ON This exclusive conference, B2B and Trade Show brings together Canadian and international companies of all sizes, government and academia for two days in the nation’s capital. 1,100 participants—primarily C-suite executives and government officials—are expected to attend. For more information, visit aerospacesummit.ca.
Benjamin Li, general manager of Hong Kong Airlines Vancouver office (left); and Ross Hetherington, CEO Make-A-Wish BC & Yukon, celebrate the partnership between their organizations.
Hong Kong Airlines celebrated the first anniversary of its Vancouver – Hong Kong service by partnering with the MakeA-Wish Foundation, British Columbia & Yukon chapter and donating 10 round-trip Economy Class tickets to eligible children represented by the charity. The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a non-profit organization that grants life-changing wishes to children suffering from critical illnesses. Since its establishment in 1980, through the help of donors and volunteers, the organization has granted nearly 450,000 wishes worldwide. Along with providing its popular Vancouver-Hong Kong service from YVR, Hong Kong Airlines looked at ways in which to strengthen its commitment and involvement with the local com-
munity and the Make-A-Wish Foundation’s vision in granting the wishes of every eligible child was viewed by the airline as a meaningful service. The 10 round-trip Economy Class tickets that Hong Kong Airlines is donating to the cause will provide eligible children and their families with air travel to Asian destinations within the airline’s ever-expanding network. “Hong Kong Airlines’ partnership with the Make-A-Wish Foundation reaffirms our commitment to the Canadian market, as we celebrate the first anniversary of our Vancouver – Hong Kong service,” said George Liu, chief marketing officer of Hong Kong Airlines. “We are delighted to contribute to the local community, in what we believe to be a very meaningful cause and
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help make the travel wishes of children come true.” To provide greater flexibility to travellers, all tickets will be valid for travel throughout 2018 and 2019. “It’s gratifying to know that Hong Kong Airlines, with its global presence, is still focused on helping at a local level,” said Ross Hetherington, CEO, Make-A-Wish BC & Yukon. “Approximately two-thirds of all our wishes involve travel; the generosity of Hong Kong Airlines will help us extend our reach dramatically. This partnership is going to help some special wishes take flight, and we’re really excited about the possibilities.” For more information on Hong Kong Airlines’ flights from YVR, visit hongkongairlines. com.
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station. They will see 16 spectacular sunrises and sunsets each day, experience the northern and southern aurora and will have the opportunity to soar over their hometowns from 200 miles above Earth. “In addition, guests will take part in research experiments such as growing food while in orbit, partake in an immersive virtual reality experience on the holodeck, experience weightlessness and stay in touch with their loved ones back home via high-speed wireless internet access that allows for video and live streaming. We will also offer top-notch space food for our guests.” A trip to Aurora Station will start at US$9.5-million, considerable cheaper than the estimated $20- to $40-million private citizens paid for trips to the International Space Station between 2001 and 2009.
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Admission is free to the award-winning Richmond World Festival, which will be held August 31-September 1, 2018.
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The award-winning Richmond World Festival will once again present a smorgasbord of music, arts, food and culture from around the globe on Friday, August 31 and Saturday, September 1 in Richmond’s Minoru Park. Admission is free. “Richmond is recognized internationally as a model for cultural diversity and harmony,” said Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie. “The Richmond World Festival celebrates that diversity and we’re excited to present a stellar line-up of music, food and the arts that showcases our many cultures, our community and Canada at their best.” Canadian and international music icons Lights and Magic! will headline the 4th annual event, which will feature more than 90 artists performing on nine stages, serving up rich slices of African, Asian, North and South American, European, South Pacific and Caribbean cultures. Headlining the main stage on Friday, August 31, Lights is a riveting performer and innovative songwriter. The alt-pop phenomenon has built a passionate fanbase, selling out tours around the world, earning 100-million U.S. streams and two Juno Awards, plus more than two-million online fans who follow her every move. Then came En, short for Enaia, a fictional character from a fictional world created in Lights’ imagination. Throughout a year long process, she began working on writing and drawing her own comic book based around this alter ego of sorts. And an album to coincide with the whole thing—Skin&Earth, the Canadian singer’s ground-breaking fourth record. Magic! is a Toronto-bred, LosAngeles-based quartet who scored the song of the summer, Rude—a buoyant reggae-pop tune that held the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for six weeks, charted in 41 countries, sold more than 10-million singles and boasts more than one-billion views on VEVO.
Magic! will headline the Richmond World Festival main stage on Saturday, September 1. Also performing on the main stage on September 1 will be platinum-certified up-and-coming Canadian duo Elijah Woods x Jamie Fine. Serving up their self-proclaimed “immigrant bass music”, Desi Sub Culture will encapsulate the spirit of the Richmond World Festival, when they hit the main stage on Friday, August 31. “We are a nation of immigrants and we need a new narrative. The world we see on stage, on TV, in Hollywood and Bollywood movies, does not represent the real world. The real world is brown, black, white, yellow, red, and beige. It’s complicated. We are the kids of Asian immigrants. We grew up listening to Run DMC and Apna Sangeet. We celebrated Christmas like everyone else, except our big dinner was chicken curry and roti. We grew up between worlds. Our music is the musical version of ourselves, our upbringing, our identity.” Other highlights include the FEASTival of Flavours with more than 50 food trucks presenting cuisines from all over the globe and the Culinary Stage featuring top local chefs. There’s also the Global Village with interactive cultural activities and performances; the Bamboo Theatre and Digital Carnival, both offering diverse and innovative performances; Africa Zone cultural pavilion, Artisan Marketplace and Imagination World at the Richmond Public Library. The Richmond World Festival takes place from 4pm to 10pm on Friday, August 31 and from 11am to 10pm on Saturday, September 1. Watch for additional event details to be announced soon at richmondworldfestival.com and for updates follow @FunRichmond, on Twitter #RichmondWorldFest.
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Auto Repair and Maintenance By Bernie Pawlik
Auto depreciation, an expense to be considered
Auto Repair Services you can count on! Few car owners think of the cost of depreciation when they buy a new vehicle. This, however, is a cost that should be considered when a vehicle purchase is being considered. Depreciation is an accounting method that is used to reduce the value of an asset with the passage of time, due to wear and tear. Once a car is purchased, its value drops as soon as it leaves the showroom—as much as $8,900 one minute after leaving the car lot, according to the Omni Car Depreciation Calculator. Here’s an example of two car purchases: Purchaser One buys a brandnew, luxury sports BMW 645Ci for $99,000 (base price) in 2006. Purchaser Two buys the same vehicle four years later, with only 45,000 kilometres on the odometer, for $37,500. That’s a depreciation on the vehicle of $61,500 in only four years! Put another way: Purchaser One paid $1.36 for every kilometre driven or approximately $15,000 per year in depreciation. While this may be an extreme example, it is a very important financial consideration and, as an auto service professional, one that I recommend be considered when making a new vehicle purchase. Car owners are rightly concerned about the cost of automotive repairs, but it is extremely rare for maintenance and repairs to cost close to that $15,000 depreciation figure.
In the extremely unusual event that the car did need such costly repairs in one year, it is most unlikely that such costs would reoccur. Now, back to the example of Purchaser Two’s second-hand 2006 BMW 645Ci. At $37,500, it is a real bargain and, if properly maintained, would be worth at least $10,000 minimum five years later. Purchaser Two will only lose $27,500 to depreciation. If only 45,000 kilometres are driven, the cost would be only $0.61 per kilometre or $6,900 per year in depreciation. This car, as it ages, will no doubt need some repairs, but I would be hard pressed to imagine a $10,000 repair bill on this type of luxury vehicle. If, however, a repair expense of $10,000 were added to the $27,500 depreciation, cost would be $37,500 total or $0.83 per kilometre. Still a substantially lower cost compared with Purchaser One’s $61,000 depreciation figure. Perhaps the downside is that Purchaser Two of the used BMW Solution for August 2018 Crossword.
will not have the prestige and cachet that comes with driving a brand-new vehicle but will still has a wonderful vehicle that will be very reliable. Purchaser Two will also have extra cash to spend on other things or to invest wisely. This is an extreme example of depreciation, but it applies across the board with any vehicle. Additionally, this equation does not include financing costs, a further expense. Naturally, financing costs would be much higher because of the high price of the new vehicle. So next time you are faced with a large auto repair bill, consider the fact that compared to depreciation it may not be all that high.
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DOMESTIC TERMINAL (Before Security) • 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. • Starbucks: Coffee, pastries, sandwiches – 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 INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL (Before Security) • Freshii: Healthy food-to-go with a unique approach that emphasizes foods you should eat more of instead of focusing on foods to avoid. Open 7am-11pm—Departures Level 3 • Galiano Bakery & Café: full breakfast menu including a gourmet cappuccino bar. For lunch or dinner, try one of the made to order sandwiches, grilled paninis, soups or salads. Open 7am-8pm—Departures Level 3 • Hanami Japanese Restaurant: Enjoy a quick or leisurely meal in this full-experience restaurant offering favourites such as sushi, udon and bento boxes. Open 9am-9pm daily— Departures Level 3 • Koho Restaurant & Bar: Full-service restaurant and bar. Selection of appetizers including mussels, chicken wings and nachos or dig into a steak, pasta bowl, or special YVR burger. Open 8am-9pm daily—Departures Level 3 • Pajo’s Fish & Chips: Nationally recognized as one of the best fish and chips shops in the area. Open 6:30am-10pm—Departures Level 3 • Starbucks: Quality coffee, beverages,
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US TERMINAL • Globe@YVR: Fairmont Vancouver Airport’s award-winning, signature fine-dining restaurant, specializing in Pacific Northwest cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open 6am-10pm daily. Level 4 • Jetside Bar: Fairmont Vancouver Airport’s Jetside Bar carries a wide selection of Okanagan & international wines, craft beer, select spirits & its own cocktails. Floor-to-ceiling views of the runways & mountains. Open 11am-midnight, daily—Level 4 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 pickup on your way to the Terminal. MCARTHURGLEN DESIGNER OUTLET MALL • 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) 273-0278 • 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) 2 Milltown Bar & Grill #101-9191 Bentley Street, Marpole Receiving great reviews for good
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inspired West Coast cuisine, amazing views of the Fraser River and Island Mountains, and an expansive wine cellar. Sunday-Thursday 5pm-10pm; Friday & Saturday 5pm-11pm. Call
RICHMOND HOTEL RESTAURANTS • Pacific Gateway Hotel 1500 Cessna Drive. (604) 278-1241 • Lobby Restaurant & Bar: Located inside the hotel with a seasonal patio and garden view. Fresh breakfast, lunch, and dinner served daily as well as share plates and cocktails. Open 7 days a week from 6am until late. (604)-278-1241 • 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.
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CrossWord ACROSS 1 The top edge of a container 5 Crackpot 10 Small flowerless plant 14 Recreational pool facility 15 A Hebrew prophet of the 8th century BC 16 Leave out 17 A share set aside for a specific purpose 19 Anagram of “Gain” 20 Stinging insect 21 Leaf of the talipot palm 22 Piercing 24 Colours 25 Dry sugar cane pulp 26 Mouse or rat 29 Containing iron 30 Alarm 31 Small boat 32 International Maritime Organization 35 Yield 36 Small North American winter finch 37 Sediment from fermentation 38 Not me 39 What a bird sits on 40 Last 41 Nonchalantly 43 Small cave 44 Seabirds that fly far from land 46 Groan 47 Mystery 48 Change direction 49 Product of human creativity 52 Dwarf buffalo 53 Barriers 56 A small person (derogatory) 57 Conscious of 58 Nothing 59 Sextet 60 More clever 61 God of love (Roman mythology).
DOWN 1 Talk 2 Annoy or anger 3 Inactive 4 Cow sound 5 Swiss house 6 Weight units used in some Moslem countries 7 Largest continent 8 Modernist 9 Australian marsupial 10 The 3 goddesses of fate (Greek mythology) 11 All-knowing 12 Message boards 13 Large platform 18 Enumerate 23 Monster 24 Not there 25 Long sitting surface 26 Titillating 27 Margarine 28 Subtractions
29 Not plain 31 Ringlets 33 Flesh of animals 34 City in Norway 36 Middle-Eastern hooded cloaks 37 King of the jungle 39 A composition in verse 40 Former French currency 42 A type of logic circuit (2 words) 43 More bloody 44 Sweet, juicy gritty-textured fruits 45 Tedium 46 Black-and-white diving bird 48 Open receptacle for carrying food 49 Biblical first man 50 Attempt again 51 Russian emperor 54 Pointed hand tool 55 Mother of the gods (Irish mythology).
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Developed as Boeing’s first jet airliner, the 707 is a swept-wing design with podded engines. Although it was not the first jetliner in service, the 707 was the first to be commercially successful. Dominating passenger air transport in the 1960s and remaining common through the 1970s, the 707 is generally credited with ushering in the Jet Age.
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RESPONSIBILITIES • Maintain, repair and overhaul aircraft maintained by the AMO. • Carry out all tasks per our MCM/MPM. • Assist in training and coaching of Apprentice AME’s. • Carry out additional work as directed by PRM. QUALIFICATIONS/ASSETS • AME (M1) license, A&P, IA, EASA (B1 and/or B2), LAME, SACAA, or equivalent license/certification and the willingness to get the comparable Canadian license • Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments in a fast paced and safety sensitive environment. • Excellent communication skills, ability and desire to work in a team-based environment. • Committed to the four values of our company -Safety, Integrity, Customer Service and Team Spirit. • Ability to carry out physically demanding tasks at both water and land bases in all weather conditions. • Ability to work flexible schedules including: evenings, weekends, and holidays. • Asset: Piston and Turbine engine experience (R985 and PT6) • Asset: aircraft maintenance experience with DeHavilland DHC 2, DHC3(T), DHC 6, PC-12, Cessna 208, or similar aircraft type. • Asset: Ability to carry out sheet metal repairs. ABOUT HARBOUR AIR AEROSPACE SERVICES LTD. • Our Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO) was created almost 30 years ago and until recently went by the name Aeroflite International Services Ltd. It is recognized around the world as one of the leading authorities of the DeHavilland product. Department wide, our people have been working on and around aircraft for close to a millennium. We are extraordinarily proud of our Person Responsible for Maintenance (PRM) who was honoured in Wings magazine as one of the ‘Top 20 under 40’. ABOUT HARBOUR AIR GROUP • Launched in 1982, Harbour Air is North America’s largest seaplane airline. It flies more than 450,000 passengers annually, including commuters and tourists throughout coastal British Columbia. • Our people are the backbone of our organization and we are committed to creating a culture that inspires one another to achieve extraordinary success. We have regularly been honoured as the recipient of numerous awards including Canada’s Best Managed Companies, BC’s Top 55 Employers, and Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures.
terms of both our safety and on-time performance metrics. We pride ourselves
Morningstar Air Express Inc. is seeking additional full-time experienced Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AME) for our YVR Base in support of our Boeing 757 and Cessna Caravan operations. Successful candidates must be willing to work a flexible schedule to accommodate operational requirements. Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills required. This position will conduct general line maintenance of our Boeing 757 and Cessna Caravan fleet, including inspections, discrepancy rectification, servicing and cleaning. Successful candidates will understand the importance of safety as an individual and as a member of a team. These individuals must also be committed to accurate and timely documentation of maintenance, both electronic and paper-based. QUALIFICATIONS: n Transport Canada M1, M2 AME license n Boeing 757 and Cessna Caravan experience beneficial. n Must either possess or be able to obtain a Transport Canada security clearance (Restricted Area Identification Card). n Valid provincial driver’s licence required. We offer a competitive total compensation package consisting of a generous company-matched group RRSP program, health, dental, vision, travel medical, life insurance, short and long-term disability protection, an employee and family assistance program, wellness and health care spending accounts.
APPLY NOW: Email your resume and cover letter to jobs@harbourair.com quoting 18-40 AME.
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Now Hiring Wildlife Management Technicians (Part‐time)
NOW HIRING RAMP AGENTS Increase in flights – additional agents needed Vancouver International Airport (YVR) NOW HIRING RAMP AGENTS
$17 per Hour - with Flight Benefits!!! Vancouver International Airport (YVR) Avisure specializes in wildlife risk mitigation for the aviation industry. We are currently 100% MSP, Medical & Dental Coverage looking for Wildlife Management Technicians (WMTs) to join our wildlife management $15 per Hour ‐ with Flight Benefits!!! Paid Parking / Transit Subsidy team at YVR (Vancouver International Airport). The position is responsible for monitoring • Looking for an exciting job opportunity where you can be part of a and managing wildlife populations on and around the airport area to minimize risks to winning team? • Looking for an exciting job opportunity where you can be part of a winning team? aircraft operations. The work schedules cover 24 hrs/d, 365 d/y. Shift availability varies • Do you enjoy a fast‐paced work environment? • Do you enjoy a fast-paced work environment? • Enjoy working outdoors & being part of a dynamic team? seasonally, workload and available shifts increase between September and April • Enjoy working outdoors & being part of a dynamic team? Apply online: www.workatats.com annually. To schedule and interview, contact Glen at 604-233-1192 or gbroad@atsstl.com Airport Terminal Services is hosting a Hiring Event! Selection Criteria **Walk‐Ins Welcome! Essential skills and attributes Walk-ins Welcome at ATS Offices, located in YVR Domestic Terminal, 1. Ability to work with a team and use problem solving techniques to safely and Dates: January 9‐11 / January 16‐18 / January 23‐25 / effectively harass and disperse wildlife January 30-February 1, 2018 1st Floor, Room B1101.02 2. Situational awareness, particularly in relation to identifying safety considerations in a Times: 10:00 am ‐ 5:00 pm busy airport environment **Offers will be made on the spot** “Offers will be made on the spot.” 3. Current unrestricted class 5 driver’s license and ability to follow safe vehicle operation Event Location: Also apply online: www.joinats.com and traffic procedures for aerodromes YVR Airport – 3211 Grant McConachie Way, Richmond, BC V7B 0A4 4. Computer literacy and ability to maintain electronic records Qualifications: ATS Offices located on Level 1 of Domestic Terminal ‐ Room B1101.02 5. A strong commitment to safety and safe work practices and a willingness to promote • Must be at least 18 years of age. Avisure’s safety culture Qualifications: • Must possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license and provide a clean driver’s abstract. 6. Ability to acquire a Non‐restricted PAL (firearms license) • Must be at least 18 years of age. 7. Ability to acquire a Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC) • Must possess a High school diploma, GED or work experience equivalent. • Must possess a valid Class 5 driver's license and provide a clean 8. Ability to acquire a YVR airside driving permit (D‐AVOP) driver's abstract. • Must be able to obtain airport security clearance, which includes an extensive • Must possess a High school diploma, GED or work experience check of your last 5 years of employment, criminal record and residence history. equivalent. Desirable skills and attributes • Must be able to obtain airport security clearance, which includes an • Must be able to lift up-to 32 kilograms in confined spaces. 1. Demonstrated skill in wildlife identification and animal behaviours, particularly birds extensive check of your last 5 years of employment, criminal record and residence history. 2. Higher education or qualification in wildlife biology/ecology/conservation or • Must be able to stand, lift, bend, push and pull for extended periods of time. • Must be able to lift up‐to 32 kilograms in confined spaces. equivalent experience • Must be willing to work outside in all types of weather. • Must be able to stand, lift, bend, push and pull for extended periods of 3. Ability to acquire Aircraft Radio/Telephone Operators Proficiency time. • Must be willing to work outside in all types of weather. 4. Demonstrated experience in the handling, operation and maintenance of firearms LIKE US on Facebook!! www.facebook.com/atsstl/ 5. Standard First Aid certification LIKE US on Facebook!! https://www.facebook.com/atsstl/ 6. Experience/license in use and maintenance of small watercraft. ATS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ATS IS AN EQUAL OPPOR TUNITY EMPLOYER To apply, email a cover letter with responses to each of the selection criteria and your résumé to contact@avisure.com. Deadline for application is July 21, 2018. Visit www.avisure.com for details.
ACCOMMODATION FOR RENT
TWO-BEDROOM APARTMENTS FOR RENT
Located at Vancouver International Airport (YVR), we are currently looking for Part Time employees for the following positions: • Sales Associates (Liquor, Tobacco, Food and Souvenirs/ Luxury/Beauty and Cosmetics)
Large apartments with balcony, includes heat, hot water, cable, parking stall, storage locker, elevator, coin laundry on each floor. Three-storey, quiet building. No smoking, no pets. Close to all shops and schools. Lease from $1,365 per month.
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B & B ACCOMMODATION
• Warehouse Associates • Terminal Delivery Team Please send your résumé to: hr.vancouver@dufry.com
Chestnut Tree Bed & Breakfast Located at Vancouver International Airport (YVR), we are currently looking for Full Time employees for the following positions: • Sales Associates
Comfortable accommodation, with special discounts for airline personnel. Five minutes from airport, in Richmond. Free pick-up to and from
• Euro Café Associates
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• Euro Café Manager
Phone Penny or Ross
Please send your résumé to: recruitment@ca.dufry.com
(604) 273-1198 E-mail: chestnuttree@shaw.ca
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