Ramp Agent- Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

LIFTING BAGS GUIDING PLANES LAUNCHING JOURNEYS - NOW HIRING RAMP AGENTS!

The Ramp Agent is responsible for safely loading and unloading baggage cargo and mail guiding aircraft to and from gates and supporting ground operations to ensure efficient and secure airport service flow in compliance with safety and airline standards.

WHAT ITS LIKE TO WORK AS A RAMP AGENT

Accurately load and unload baggage cargo and mail onto aircraft in a repetitive physically demanding environment

Operate ground service equipment such as tugs belt loaders and pushbacks to support aircraft movement and loading

Guide aircraft to and from gates ensuring safe ground movement through effective marshalling

Read and interpret load sheets baggage tags and cargo labels to ensure proper placement and tracking

Strictly adhere to safety protocols and airline regulations in a fast-paced team-oriented setting

Exemplify PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards

Perform any additional duties as assigned by management

WHY WORK FOR PRIMEFLIGHT

Enjoy benefits like 401(k) with matching health dental vision and life insurance paid time off growth opportunities and more (*part-time benefits may vary)

We are committed to being a leading provider of commercial services within the aviation industry

Our teams focus on maintaining a positive working environment and treating all team members with respect

With more than 200 locations across the world we offer opportunities for career progression

Enjoy a competitive pay scale

SUMMARY OVERVIEW

The Ramp Agent is responsible for the loading and unloading of baggage cargo and mail as applicable onto the aircraft along with guiding the aircraft to and from gates. You will be ensuring the secure and prompt handling of aircraft on the ground in compliance with safety standards and airline guidelines. The duties extend to providing support for various ground operations playing an important role in maintaining the seamless flow of airport services.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Repetitive loading and unloading of baggage cargo and mail as applicable onto aircraft with accuracy

Operate ground service equipment such as pushbacks tugs belt loaders and baggage carts

Read and analyze aircraft load sheets checked baggage tags and cargo labels

Marshalling aircraft to and from gates

Ensure safe movement of aircraft on the ground

Adhere to strict safety protocols and airline regulations

Work efficiently in a fast-paced team-oriented environment

Lift heavy objects in varying weather conditions

Communicate effectively with team members and airline personnel

Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas

Perform routine inspections of equipment and report any issues

Follow standard operating procedures for ramp operations

Adapt to the changing of flight schedules and priorities

Exemplify PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards

Perform any additional duties as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS

18 years of age or older

Eligible to work in the United States

Must have a valid state-issued drivers license with an acceptable driving record

Communicate effectively in English (reading writing speaking)

Ability to access and interpret information in print and electronically including the use of electronic devices including IPads/Tablets Computers and Mobile Devices

Effectively communicate with colleagues and clients both in-person and through electronic means

Pass a background check and drug screen

Eligibility to acquire needed credentials and clearances (FAA TSA Port Authority U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal- as applicable)

Airlines are 24/7 so we need our team members to be flexible to work various shifts including nights weekends and holidays

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the work environment knowledge skill and/or ability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/WORKING CONDITIONS MAY INCLUDE:

Ability to lift up to 70 pounds

Prolonged standing and walking in an indoor/outdoor environment as applicable

May need to reach with arms and grasp with hands

May need to push pull

May need to crawl and crouch at times in confined tight spaces

May need to bend stretch squat kneel

May need to climb and work at elevated heights

Exposure to moderate and at times high noise levels

Exposure to outdoor elements

Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms

Tasks may involve repetitive motions of the arms wrists hands and/or fingers

Specific vision abilities required for this job include: Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point); depth perception (three-dimensional vision ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

The pay rate listed on this post is what the company reasonably expects to pay for this position. However individual compensation may vary based on factors including qualifications skills competencies education and experience.

PrimeFlight Aviation Services Inc. is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at PrimeFlight Aviation Service Inc. without regard to race ethnicity religion color sex gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin ancestry uniform service member and veteran status marital status pregnancy age protected medical condition genetic information disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal state/province and local laws.

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