Aircraft Ramp Agent: Cargo Loading & Flight Prep

United Ground Express, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Earned Paid Time Off

Discounted travel for you and your IMD

Job summary

United Ground Express, Inc. is seeking a baggage and cargo handler to support loading, unloading, and securing aircraft. You will operate ground equipment, read load sheets, and ensure FAA compliance while working outdoors in all weather conditions.

The role requires physical stamina, radio communication skills, and fluency in English. We offer competitive wages, earned PTO, and discounted travel for you and your immediate family.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid state-issued driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Must acquire and maintain credentials vital for the position including fingerprint clearance, local airport badging, and background check.
• Successful completion of pre-employment process including drug screen, hearing and vision check.
• Available to work any shift; day or night, weekends, and holidays; overtime may be required.
• Comfortable working with computers, mobile devices, and new technologies.
• Must read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.
• Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Able to perform physical activities including pushing, bending, stooping, climbing, and working in tight spaces.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must possess and maintain a valid US state driver's license (not suspended/expired etc).

Responsibilities

• Lift baggage, boxes, or cargo weighing up to 70 lbs throughout the shift.
• May require lifting over 100 items for a single aircraft.
• Push/pull loaded and empty carts during loading/unloading operations.
• Ascend/descend jet-way stairs while carrying baggage.
• Bend/stoop and crawl to move and stack/unstack cargo in aircraft.
• Drive ground equipment such as tugs to help the plane push in/out of the gate, belt loaders to help load baggage, and bag carts to deliver baggage.
• Clean the interior of the aircraft, clean and service aircraft lavatories.
• Read and interpret aircraft load sheets, checked baggage tags, and cargo labels.
• Prepping and securing the aircraft for the next flight.
• Ensure compliance with United and FAA regulations and policies.
• Use radio electronic devices to communicate with co-workers or flight crew.
• Work outdoors in all temperatures and weather conditions.

Skills

physical stamina

radio communication

computer literacy

English fluency

Job description

United Ground Express, Inc. is seeking a baggage and cargo handler to support loading, unloading, and securing aircraft. You will operate ground equipment, read load sheets, and ensure FAA compliance while working outdoors in all weather conditions.

The role requires physical stamina, radio communication skills, and fluency in English. We offer competitive wages, earned PTO, and discounted travel for you and your immediate family.