Airline Agent, Ramp Service

Ramp Service Agent

The Ramp Service Agent is responsible for handling customer luggage, operating ground service equipment, and performing various duties related to aircraft operations.

• Load and unload baggage, luggage, and comail.
• Operate ground equipment, including tugs and belt loaders.
• Marshal aircraft to and from gates.
• Service aircraft lavatories.
• Perform aircraft interior cleaning.
• Ensure ramp areas are safe and free of FOD and that all ground equipment is properly maintained.
• Follow safety regulations and wear proper safety items.
• Communicate using a two-way radio.
• Perform aircraft security searches and commissary security searches.
• Able to carry 70 pound suitcase from the floor to 18 inches and carry 70 pound suitcase in front of you with both hands for a distance of up to 25 feet.
• Have physical dexterity sufficient to perform repetitive tasks and motions, including bending at the waist and knees, squatting, kneeling, crawling, twisting and sustaining those positions for extended amounts of time.
• Have sufficient vision and ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates, i.e., ramp, commissary and aircraft cleaning activities.
• Move luggage and comail of various weight and dimensions to and from aircraft and airport luggage receiving area.
• Provide proper handling of baggage requiring special care.
• Ensure ramp areas are safe and free of FOD and that all ground equipment is properly maintained.
• Follow safety regulations which include the proper use of ground equipment and wearing proper safety items.
• Able to communicate using a two-way radio.
• Report any safety hazard or incident immediately.

Qualifications

• Able to read and write English.
• Complete all required training.
• Only complete tasks for which you are fully trained.
• Report any safety hazard or incident immediately.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to carry 70 pound suitcase from the floor to 18 inches and carry 70 pound suitcase in front of you with both hands for a distance of up to 25 feet.
• Must have physical dexterity sufficient to perform repetitive tasks and motions, including bending at the waist and knees, squatting, kneeling, crawling, twisting and sustaining those positions for extended amounts of time.
• Must have sufficient vision and ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position.

Work Environment

• Airport environment: Indoors and Outdoors.
• Extreme outdoor conditions where extreme temperature ranges may be encountered.

Pay

Starting wage: 17.00/hr

Schedule

Hours will vary based upon flight schedules. Number of weekly hours may increase or decrease due to seasonal flight changes.