Equipment Operators

RwandAir Ltd is the flag carrier airline of Rwanda. It operates domestic and international services to East Africa, Central Africa, West Africa, Southern Africa, Europe and the Middle East from its main base at Kigali International Airport.  Our mission is to provide unsurpassed, safe, and reliable services in air transportation, including strategically linking Rwanda with the outside world while ensuring a fair return on investment. As part of the expansion strategy, we are looking for interested, qualified, and competent candidates to fill the following position:

JOB TITLE: Equipment Operator

DEPARTMENT: Ground Services

SECTION: Ramp Handling

LOCATION: Kigali International Airport

1. Job Purpose

The Equipment Operator is responsible for operating GSE in accordance with the airport’s operational requirements and the customer airlines’ requirements. The GSE Operators shall ensure the safe and secure operation of the GSE.

2. Key Duties & Responsibilities;

• To operate handling equipment to support the needs of the business;
• Only operate GSE for each adequate training and qualification has been received and if authorised by the supervisor;
• Operate GSE with safety regulations to avoid accidents and injuries;
• Prepare, check and position all GSE in preparation for aircraft turnaround;
• Report any irregularities during loading/offloading to the ramp supervisor;
• Note any defects on the equipment and report any deficiencies to the equipment supervisor;
• To follow the rules and regulations for airside driving;
• Only operate GSE for intended use;
• Maintain a healthy, safe, secure working environment in compliance. With company procedures and regulatory requirements of customer airlines;
• Reports security threats and incidents that occurred during daily operations;
• Reports safety and hazards and incidents identified during daily operations to the Ramp Supervisor.

3. Desired Profile: Required Education, Experience, and Abilities:

•  “A Level’’ Minimum
• Valid driving license class C and F.
• Candidate must not be under 24 years and not above 35 years of age
• Candidate must be physically

4. How to Apply:

• An application letter addressed to the Chief HR & Administration Officer;
• Recent Curriculum Vitae;
• Copies of notarised degree/Diploma certificates;
• Relevant certificates, including Certificate of Services, where applicable;
• Copies of academic papers;
• A photocopy of the Passport/National ID;
• Three referees;

The deadline for submitting application documents (Only PDF Format) is August 17, 2025. Please apply via the link: https://erecruitment.rwandair.com/