Ramp Supervisor

A job like no other – come work at Kittilä Airport! Kittilä Airport is one of Finland's busiest winter airports. It serves hundreds of thousands of tourists annually heading to Levi, Ylläs, Pallas, and other top destinations in Lapland. The peace of the North and the busy tourist season create a unique environment for both work and leisure. We are hiring a Ramp Supervisor for a fixed-term full-time position for the 2026–2027 winter season at Kittilä Airport. As a Ramp Supervisor, you will serve as the immediate supervisor for apron services and be responsible for the daily management of loading personnel and Duty Officers, the smoothness of shifts, and ensuring safe and high-quality operations. You will play a key role in creating the conditions for aircraft to depart safely and on schedule, even during the busiest seasonal days. Your duties include managing and supporting personnel and developing expertise, planning and resourcing daily operational activities, and various administrative supervisory tasks. You will work in close cooperation with airline customers, authorities, and other airport operation stakeholders. Key aspects of this role: - Ensuring that ramp operations are carried out safely, efficiently, and in accordance with aviation regulations. - Leading, supporting, and coaching personnel in their daily work and creating conditions for success. - Active and open communication with various stakeholders. - Ability to make decisions in changing situations and maintain operational capacity even during rush periods. - Proactive coordination of shifts, resources, and operational activities. - Maintaining a relaxed atmosphere that is pleasant to work in. We are proud of our work community and team spirit! Requirements for the applicant: - At least 18 years of age. - A clean background (a basic security clearance will be conducted for selected candidates). - At least a Class B driver's license. - Good proficiency in Finnish and English. - Practical experience in ramp operations or other operational airport duties. - Excellent interaction and cooperation skills. - Good organizational and stress management skills. - Sufficient IT skills. - Initiative, a development-oriented approach, and the ability to make independent decisions. - Desire and readiness to develop in personnel management and supervisory work. The Act on the Protection of Privacy in Working Life applies to this position. A passed drug test is required as part of the pre-employment check. You will succeed in this role if you are a responsible person who enjoys coordinating operational activities and working with people. You want to develop your skills as a supervisor, act as an example in daily work, and can lead operations amidst urgency and changing situations. The work involves irregular shift work, and you must be able to travel to the airport at all times of the day. There is limited public transport to Kittilä Airport, so a private car or other means of transport is practically essential for commuting. We offer you: As a supervisor, you will enter a challenging and interesting role to develop both yourself and the airport operations that enable an important tourism industry for Northern Finland. Workdays are varied in an international operating environment where no two days are the same. You will be supported by a close-knit community of aviation experts where we encourage each other and work together for our customers' best travel experience. The employment begins in September 2026 or as agreed and continues as a fixed-term position until the end of April 2027. In this position, you report to your unit's Station Manager. Remuneration follows the collective agreement for aviation services. Please state your salary expectation in the application. Interested? Fill out the electronic application form by August 12, 2026. For more information about the position, contact Jukka Arponen, jukka.arponen@rtggh.fi. Working at Airpro in the heart of air traffic might be exactly what you've been looking for!