Ramp Agent - Honolulu - Full Time

About the role

The Ramp Agent is responsible for loading and offloading baggage, ensuring guest safety and well-being, and performing various duties related to aircraft operations. This is a union-represented position.

Responsibilities

• Loading, stowing, and unloading baggage and cargo in accordance with flight plans.
• Pick-up and delivery of all cargo, including mail, express, baggage, freight, and company materials.
• Preparation, reporting, and accounting of necessary documents.
• Cleaning of aircraft baggage pits and immediate work areas.
• Operation of automotive equipment as needed.
• Insert and remove chocks and safety lines.
• When mechanical personnel are unavailable, may receive and dispatch aircraft.
• May also perform duties of cleaners, including limited office cleaning and aircraft cleaning.

Requirements

• Willing and able to work outside in the elements.
• Able to lift 70 lbs. throughout the shift.
• Able to bend, stoop, squat, reach, and grasp.
• Able to work in confined spaces on knees/elbows, lifting baggage overhead frequently (weighing 70+ lbs.), operating heavy machinery near the aircraft, driving tugs, and more.
• Valid unexpired driver's license issued by a US state, US territory, or the District of Columbia.
• Flexible to work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to obtain USPS Mail Handling Certification.
• Able to obtain airport security clearance.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred

• Previous airport ramp experience.
• Physical labor experience and/or working in a warehouse environment.

Leadership Expectations

Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.

Starting Rate

USD $16.24/Hr.

Total Rewards

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status. Includes free stand-by travel privileges, comprehensive well-being programs, generous 401k match program, annual bonus plans, and generous holiday and paid time off.

Benefits

• Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air.
• Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous 401k match program.
• Annual bonus plans.
• Generous holiday and paid time off.

Airport SIDA Badge Requirements

Employees will be required to obtain a SIDA badge provided by the airport authority and maintain good standing to keep their SIDA badge. Review the SIDA Badge Requirements document for a comprehensive overview. Failure to qualify for a SIDA badge or having one pulled will result in termination.

Regulatory Information

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement: Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air comply with all applicable laws and ensure equal opportunity in employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other protected categories. We have established an audit and reporting system to measure our equal employment opportunity activities.

Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations

Post-offer and pre-employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of certain drugs prior to employment. Failure to submit to testing or positive drug test results will render the applicant ineligible for employment.

Application Information

Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on 7/15/2026. Employment Type: Full-Time. Requisition Type: Frontline Regular/Temporary Regular. Location: Honolulu. Featured Job: Yes.