Aviation Memorabilia Newsletter

 

Extracted from Horizons #878 - November 2000

 

Numbering over 300 system-wide, Stockkeepers across the system play a vital function in helping the airline run smoothly. They work around the clock to ensure parts, engines, nuts, bolts, and office supplies get to you—pronto.

Expediting material, Stockkeepers are responsible for properly packaging items for transport and capturing all information in ARTOS to ensure accurate inventory levels are maintained. From office deliveries to dangerous goods, they keep things on the move.

Here's a sample of an afternoon shift in the life of Montreal Stockkeeper Daniel Beaule. Like an industrious ant, he clocked over 15 km on the forklift and pallet jack, buzzing around Technical Operations collecting and delivering goods.

 

 

Editor's Note by Wayne:

 

Some very good memories for me viewing these photos. The electric pallet jack that Daniel is seen riding was called a 'Walkie Rider' in Toronto stores. I had a lot of fun roaming around the 'DC-8' and 'Check Crew' hangars doing deliveries on these.