Air Logistics Ramp Associate

Jobtailor; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Seattle, WA is hiring an Airport Ramp Agent to transport, load and unload air freight containers, and to operate ramp equipment handling up to 80,000 lbs with care in congested areas.

You will read off-load sheets, guide aircraft push-out and push-back, and work rotating shifts on weekends and holidays. A HS diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and ability to lift 50 lbs are required, with proficiency in English.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver’s license required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Must work weekends, holidays and rotating shifts.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds multiple times daily.
• Ability to stand long shifts and walk long distances.

Responsibilities

• Transport, load, and unload air freight containers.
• Push, pull, and position containers up to 3,200 lbs.
• Remove tie-downs and gear during loading/unloading.
• Read off-load sheets to determine destinations.
• Operate ramp equipment with weights 3,000–80,000 lbs.
• Position vehicles up to aircraft.
• Engage in aircraft push-out while driving an 80,000 lb vehicle.
• Assist push-back by guiding the driver or cockpit communication.

Skills

Air Freight Handling

Ramp Equipment Operation

Distance Judgement

Verbal Communication

Team Collaboration

Weather Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Transport, load, and unload air freight containers from aircraft within confined areas
• Push, pull, and position loaded air freight containers weighing up to 3,200 lbs
• Remove tie‑downs and other gear when loading and unloading
• Read off‑load sheets to determine Express package destinations
• Operate ramp equipment with gross weights of 3,000 to 80,000 lbs in congested aircraft and vehicle areas
• Position vehicles up to aircraft
• Engage in aircraft push‑out while driving an 80,000 lb vehicle
• Assist push‑back operations by guiding the driver using depth perception or communicating with the cockpit

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or international equivalent required
• One-year experience in a similar role preferred, not required
• Valid Driver’s license
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to work weekends, including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and holidays
• Ability to read, write, and understand the English language
• Ability to understand and react to verbal commands and safety warnings, with and without assistance of sight or visual aids
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends, holidays, and days off
• Ability to judge distances
• Ability to successfully communicate with others
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds multiple times a day
• Ability to work in hot and cold temperatures, rain, wind, and snow
• Ability to stand for an entire shift and walk long distances across facilities

Core Competencies

Demonstrates the ability to transport and handle air freight containers safely and efficiently while operating ramp equipment. Capable of effective communication and understanding of safety protocols in a fast‑paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Air Freight Handling
• Ramp Equipment Operation
• Valid Driver’s License
• Distance Judgement
• Effective Communication

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Container Loading and Unloading
• Weight Management (Up to 3,200 lbs)
• Operating Vehicles (Up to 80,000 lbs)
• Reading Off-Load Sheets
• Safety Protocol Understanding

Soft Skills

• Verbal Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Adaptability to Weather Conditions

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

Industry Keywords

• Aircraft Push-Out Operations
• Push-Back Operations
• Rotating Shifts
• Safety Warnings
• Confined Areas