Seasonal Ramp Agent - OTH

About the role

SkyWest Airlines is the career destination for more than 16,000 professionals who are literally "going places" with their careers. SkyWest offers the best careers in the regional airline industry. SkyWest, Inc. was named one of "America’s Best Employers" by Forbes in 2022 and is committed to providing outstanding career opportunities for every team member. We operate in a customer-focused, team-based environment and provide limitless opportunities for dedicated individuals to move their careers in a positive direction.

This is a temporary, part-time position as a Ramp Agent, responsible for processing baggage between baggage areas in airport facilities and aircraft, as well as receiving and dispatching aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading aircraft and carts
• Stacking and unstacking baggage in aircraft
• Completing safety checklists for motorized equipment
• Drive and operate motorized equipment (e.g., conveyor belts)
• Read and interpret aircraft load sheets and checked baggage tags
• Escort passengers and customers with special-needs safely and courteously
• Ensure compliance with SkyWest and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and policies

Requirements

• 18 years old or older
• High school diploma or GED
• Possess a valid, unrestricted state-issued driver’s license
• Obtain position-specific clearances include but are not limited to FAA, TSA, Port Authority, and U.S. Customs clearances
• Pass a pre-placement background check and drug screen
• Legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
• Lift heavy bags over 50+ pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Work outdoors in all temperatures and weather conditions
• Attend four days of Basic Station Training
• Work mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Flexible schedule, including split shifts that may occur during early mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Benefits

• Worldwide flight benefits for you and your family
• 401(k) match
• Profit sharing
• Working in a great team atmosphere
• The potential to advance within the company
• Shift-trading flexibility

Pay

Starting at $19 per hour

Schedule

• New hire training will be 10 to 14 days, five days a week, for five hours a day
• Following the completion of training, employees will transition to normal part-time hours