Ramp Agent

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Ramp Agent

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

Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.

Must hold a valid drivers license.

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 RAIC 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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