Cargo Ramp Driver - Western Sydney Airport

Star Aviation™; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts & brand benefits

Fitness Passport access

Job summary

Star Aviation is hiring a Cargo Ramp Driver to support aircraft turnaround at our NSW operations. You will handle baggage, freight and ground service equipment, ensuring safe, on-time departures and compliance with all safety rules.

Join a team focused on professionalism, aircraft safety, and efficient service delivery for our airline customers and partners.

Qualifications

• A valid Australian Driver's Licence.
• Ability to obtain and hold a valid Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC).
• Ability to obtain and hold a valid Airside Driving Authority (ADA).

Responsibilities

• Perform baggage and freight handling in accordance with loading instructions and safety procedures.
• Operate ground support equipment (GSE) and associated services safely and efficiently.
• Support aircraft movements including marshalling, pushback, and door operations as required.
• Adhere to Star Aviation safety, quality, and compliance standards and report hazards or incidents.

Skills

Driver's Licence

ASIC Access

ADA Access

Job description

At Star Aviation, we're big enough to manage, but small enough to care. With us, you'll experience the scale of working with Australia's leading airlines, while still being part of a business that treats you like an individual.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we're excited to welcome people who share them. When we work with those who live our values every day, we strengthen and protect the great culture that defines Star Aviation, ensuring it continues to deliver exceptional results for our people, our partners, and our passengers.

How We Support You

We'll support your growth with ongoing career training and development through our in-house programs, and you'll enjoy access to discounts and benefits across a range of lifestyle and retail brands like SpecSavers, Hello Fresh, Koala Furniture and many others. Additionally employees can join Fitness Passport when you are a Star Aviation employee.

Job Description

About the Role

As Cargo Ramp Driver, you will be at the heart of every aircraft turnaround - ensuring each flight operates safely, efficiently, and on time. You will deliver ground handling services on behalf of Star Aviation's customers, maintaining full compliance with safety regulations and service standards.

Your responsibilities include performing below-wing services such as loading and unloading baggage and freight, preparing aircraft for departure, cabin cleaning and operating ground service equipment including pushback tugs, aircraft stairs, GPUs, air conditioning units, water and waste servicing units, and baggage tugs.

Working as part of a high-performing team, you will uphold the highest levels of safety, accuracy, and professionalism to ensure every flight departs safely and on schedule.

Baggage and Freight Handling

• Transfer freight and baggage to arrivals bag room area, other gates, and other airlines (this may include working in collaboration with personnel from other GSPs)
• Loading aircraft with freight and baggage in full accordance with loading instructions
• Providing special handling of baggage, freight, and mail, as required
• Collecting, loading, and unloading live animals and dangerous goods on and off aircraft, when necessaryli>
• Delivering passenger baggage to the claim area and unloading baggage onto the conveyor system
• Courteous, prompt, accurate and careful handling of customer baggage, air freight, and company material
• Lifting, loading/unloading, sorting and transfer of baggage, freight, and company material

GSE

• Operating ground support equipment, including aircraft stairs, container loaders, aircraft ground power units, water/lavatory service trucks, aircraft de-icing units, dollies, and passenger vans, when necessary
• Ensure the safe and secure operation of all equipment including refuelling, recharging, daily inspection, and fault reporting

Managing Aircraft Movements– As Required

• Perform Ramp functions including marshalling aircraft in the ramp environment
• Receipt and dispatch of aircraft, inclusive of pushback
• Placing chocks and cones around aircraft
• Operating aircraft passenger doors, hold doors and relevant hatches

Standards, Compliance and Safety

• Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with relevant policies and procedures
• Proactively report any hazards, near misses or events in both Star Aviation as well as relevant client safety management system
• Proactively encourage a safe operating environment through all interactions with other personnel

Desired Skills and Experience

Skills and Experience

A valid Australian Driver's Licence

Ability to obtain and hold a valid Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)

Ability to obtain and hold a valid Airside Driving Authority (ADA)