Pros
I wouldn't recommend this particular position to anyone who has a stable job currently or looking to enter into the aviation industry. This post only reflects my experience as station attendant. The first step in the probation process is to obtain a D/A AVOP license. This allows you to operate a vehicle on airside. This is required to pass the probation. You must pass this test without being provided any practical experience driving airside. Unfortunately this results in many candidates being unable to pass the testing and being terminated from the job within 3 days of training. You are informed in your offer letter that your manager will work with you to set expectations and provide expectations as needed. Lets be real here. Imagine having to take a practical test with no practice first. Would you consider that to be adequate coaching in any other industry? Driving on airside is more complicated then driving in the city. Understandably the test is significantly harder to pass.
Cons
It is important to note that YVR airport provides the option to re-take the practical testing within 7 days of training starting. Air Canada's trainers however conduct the practical drivers test and only give you one chance to pass. They will not give a second chance despite the allowance by YVR. I myself received a score of 100% on the knowledge test after studying for the test only to fail the first practical drivers test on a technicality at the near the end of the test. In my opinion only one chance is given due to the number of applicants in each class exceeding 30 and the company not wanting to spend the additional funds or time to conduct driving tests on the other persons who fail the first time. My advice to people considering applying to this job without any airside experience should consider whether or not they truly believe they will be successful in passing an airside driving test on the first try without any driving practice. If your not successful your basically screwed. The failure rate for the practical test is high. The knowledge test is easy if you put the time in to study.