Airline Ramp Service Agent, PT AUS

Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays. Hours will vary based upon flight schedules. Number of weekly hours may increase or decrease due to seasonal flight changes. Must have a valid driver's license and pass a 10-year background check and pre-employment drug test.

Hours/week: 25-35 with an opportunity to pick up additional shifts. Example shifts could include any hours between 4:00 AM – 3:30 AM, such as:

• 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• 11:00 PM – 4:00 AM

About the Role

The Ramp Operations Agent is responsible for the handling of customer luggage, including loading and unloading baggage on and off the aircraft, marshaling in and pushing back the aircraft, operation of ground service equipment (GSE), meeting arriving flights and servicing departing flights, assisting customers with special needs, and supporting customer service agents as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates, including ramp, commissary, and aircraft cleaning activities.
• Move luggage and comail of various weights and dimensions to and from aircraft and airport luggage receiving area.
• Load and unload baggage, luggage, and comail.
• Operate ground equipment, including tugs and belt loaders.
• Marshal aircraft to and from gates.
• Provide proper handling of baggage requiring special care.
• Service aircraft lavatories.
• Perform aircraft interior cleaning.
• Conduct aircraft security searches and commissary security searches.
• Ensure ramp areas are safe and free of FOD (Foreign Object Debris) and that all ground equipment is maintained correctly.
• Follow safety regulations, including correctly using ground equipment and wearing proper safety items.
• Communicate using a two-way radio.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Able to read and write English.
• Must be able to work in a high-pressure environment.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to carry a 70-pound suitcase from the floor to 18 inches and carry a 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 perform the position's essential functions safely.

Work Environment

Airport environment: both indoors and outdoors. Exposure to extreme outdoor conditions where extreme temperature ranges may be encountered.