Cargo Screener - LAX Pacific Aviation

About the Role

Pacific Aviation will provide qualified personnel to oversee and monitor ramp operations for each flight, ensuring full compliance with operational, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review flight details, load plans, and operational requirements
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders and cargo operations team
• Conduct FOD (Foreign Object Debris) check
• Inspect equipment readiness and serviceability
• Verify all ramp checklist requirements
• Inspect ULDs for airworthiness compliance
• Actively monitor and oversee operational activities:
  • Aircraft arrival and block-in
  • Loading and unloading operations
  • Cargo handling processes
  • Fuel truck movement (entry and exit)
  • Aircraft pushback
• Record and report key milestones:
  • Landing time
  • Block-in time
  • Start of unloading
  • Start of loading
  • Completion of loading
• Monitor safe execution of loading/unloading
• Ensure compliance with Aerocharter safety standards
• Verify proper use of equipment and procedures
• Oversee marshalling activities
• Ensure adherence to loading instructions
• Complete Ramp Checklist and prepare/submit Flight Report
• Match actual loading against load plan
• Document irregularities or incidents
• Capture photos of key operational stages:
  • Loading/unloading process
  • ULD condition
  • Equipment usage
  • Safety compliance activities
  • Completed Ramp Checklist
• Prepare detailed documentation:
  • Detailed Flight Report
  • Time-stamped operational logs
  • Photo documentation of operations
  • Incident/irregularity reports (if applicable)
• Adhere to all Company and client airline policies and procedures
• Follow all FAA/Airline/Company regulations and guidelines
• Maintain clear verbal and written communication in English
• Keep supervisor informed of needs and problems in assigned areas
• Report maintenance needs promptly
• Use appropriate communication channels and maintain records, reports, and files
• Organize and prioritize work to ensure pressing tasks are completed
• Maintain flexibility with shift adjustments based on operational needs
• Attend meetings as required

Schedule

• Total coverage: 4 hours per flight, broken down as:
  • 1 hour: Pre-arrival reporting and check-in at CHINA CARGO Office
  • 30 minutes: Ramp preparation and inspection
  • 2.5 hours: Active ramp monitoring and operations oversight
• Shifts may vary (early morning, afternoon, evening, or graveyard) with 24- to 36-hour advance notification
• Minimum of 5 to 6 days per week (including weekends and holidays)

Requirements

• Flexible with shifts as work is dependent upon flight schedules
• Available to work a minimum of 5 to 6 days per week (including weekends and holidays)
• Fluent in English with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license in good standing to drive company vehicle
• Able to work in warm and cold weather, outdoors on tarmac
• Legally authorized to work in the United States of America (USA)

Qualifications

• Professionalism: Demonstrate professional etiquette, behavior, and courtesy
• Decision Making & Organization: Ability to organize and prioritize work to ensure pressing tasks are completed
• An Eye for Detail: Attention to detail for documentation required by airport, airline, and airplane operations
• Flexibility: Willingness to work outside a regular 9-5 schedule

Pay

Hourly rate of $25.00

Benefits

• Hourly Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Company-Issued Uniform
• Parking Discount
• Paid On-the-Job Training
• Referral Bonus
• Cell Phone Plan Stipend