Air Cargo Screening Technician

Menzies Aviation; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation is seeking a cargo screening professional at Philadelphia (PHL) to support secure air cargo operations in line with MSP/ACISP. The role requires operating screening equipment, identifying threats, and logging screenings while adhering to safety policies and regulatory requirements.

You will interact with airline customers and government agents, perform start-up procedures for screening devices, and work in a dynamic, safety‑driven environment with shifts including weekends and

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Possess and maintain valid US driver's license.
• Pass pre-employment testing to include drug testing and a physical.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Must be able to lift 70lbs.
• Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions.
• Pass FBI background and obtain US Customs Seal.
• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Prior loading and unloading of heavy products or equipment (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Carry out cargo screening functions to screen for IEDs, components, or other destructive substances.
• Operate X-ray and ETD screening equipment.
• Identify dangerous objects and prevent transport onto aircraft using ETD and visual searches.
• Complete equipment start-up procedures and documentation for ETD and X-ray.
• Utilize handheld and power tools to assist with cargo screening.
• Maintain cargo screening logs for each piece of screened cargo.
• Interact with Airline Customers, TSA, CBP in a professional manner.
• Work in a demanding environment with alarms, noise, and time pressure.
• Follow TSA/airport security procedures and notification processes.

Skills

Learn quickly

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Relationship building

Job description

Menzies Aviation is seeking a cargo screening professional at Philadelphia (PHL) to support secure air cargo operations in line with MSP/ACISP. The role requires operating screening equipment, identifying threats, and logging screenings while adhering to safety policies and regulatory requirements.

You will interact with airline customers and government agents, perform start-up procedures for screening devices, and work in a dynamic, safety‑driven environment with shifts including weekends and