Entry- level Ramp Assistant

Entry-level Ramp Assistant

• Karratha, WA
• Engineering
• Permanent Full-Time
  

The company

PHI is a global leader in helicopter services. In the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, PHI takes on some of the most challenging assignments in aviation to deliver high-quality helicopter support for energy customers and search and rescue authorities.

We are one of the safest helicopter operators anywhere in the world, as every flight we take is guided by our core values of Safe, Efficient, Quality, Service.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Entry-level Ramp Assistant to join our dynamic and growing team.

This is an ideal role for someone looking to kick-start their career in aviation. With full training provided, you’ll gain hands-on experience across a range of ramp and flight activities while developing valuable industry skills in a fast-paced environment.

Reporting to the Base and Contract Manager, you’ll join a close-knit team where you’ll play a key role in ensuring safe, efficient and smooth running of operations at the base.

Responsibilities of the role include:

• Assist with the preparation and loading/unloading of aircraft for daily flight operations.
• Assist with fuelling operations, including rotors running refuelling and ensure fuel quality control and fuel sampling.
• Assist with passenger escort, safety briefing, and loading/unloading of passengers.
• Monitor passenger behaviour and report any safety or security concerns.
• Acceptance and manifesting of cargo/freight.
• Handle baggage and freight in accordance with safe manual handling practices and company procedures.
• Ensuring that all passengers are wearing lifejackets and that these are correctly fitted prior to embarkation.
• Assist with safe loading and securing of baggage and cargo aboard the helicopter.
• Support aircraft loading activities to ensure weight and balance requirements are met and freight and passengers are properly secured.
• Assist with base audits as required.
• Assist with base mobilisations as required, including deployments, cyclone response, and emergency evacuations
• Wash, clean and polish aircrafts
• Assist with monitoring, maintaining, and operating base ground support equipment (tugs, forklifts, fuel systems). 
• Support stock control and management of consumables, PPE, and other items essential to the ramp attendant role.
• Confirm security of all doors after passenger boarding and conduct external security check of the helicopter prior to aircraft start up.
• Conduct fire watch duties on start and until helicopter is clear of the heliport.
• Assist in the efficient management of ramp operations to ensure flights depart on time and report reasons for delays to flight following or direct line supervisor.
• Maintain ramp FOD control and general housekeeping and cleanliness in and around base/hangar to ensure a safe work and operational environment.
• Operate base support equipment to include aircraft tug/tractor and forklift in support of daily flight operations.
• Assist Engineering in movement and towing of aircraft.
• Perform the cleaning, inspection, certification, tracking, documentation, inventory control, and ongoing management of all passenger and crew life jackets.
• Other tasks as directed by the Base and Contracts Manager

About you:

• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
• A positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment
• Comfortable working in a hand-on operational role.
• Hold valid rights to reside and work in Australia.

By joining our team, you will work in a rewarding and professional environment, with a diverse team of people sharing ideas and experiences.

We offer an employee benefits package and access to a comprehensive wellbeing platform. If this position sounds right for you, please register through our PHI Career Centre and follow the steps to complete an application. If you have any questions about this position, please contact: hradmin@phi-int.com.

Applications close Thursday, 15 October 2026 PHI reserves the right to commence shortlisting and remove the job advertisement prior to this date.

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