Aircraft Ramp Loader & Load Balancing Pro

Swissport; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Swissport is hiring a Ramp Loader Operator to safely marshal aircraft, load baggage and cargo, and operate a range of ground support equipment. You will coordinate with ground crew to ensure on-time departures and adhere to safety, security, and FOD prevention standards.

The role requires outdoor work in all weather, flexibility across shifts, and lifting up to 70 pounds. Swissport offers competitive benefits including health, 401(k) with match, vacation, sick time, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Previous ramp experience is a plus.
• Valid driver's license.
• Good communication skills.
• Language skills.
• Must be able to work in inclement weather.
• Flexible to work on various shifts 32-40 hours a week (days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays).
• Excellent Health & Safety awareness.
• Ability to lift heavy objects up to 70 pounds (32 kilograms).
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team under time-sensitive conditions.
• Basic understanding of aviation safety and security regulations is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Marshal aircraft during arrival and departure.
• Unload passenger luggage and air cargo, bulk and/or containers/pallets, onto carts and/or dollies.
• Unload wheelchairs and child strollers and deliver to designated location.
• Provide special handling of luggage/cargo as required/directed.
• Deliver passenger luggage to claim area and unload onto conveyor system.
• Deliver air cargo to appropriate recipient.
• Drive and/or operate ground support equipment (tow tractors, belt loaders, etc.).
• Balance weights and ensure proper load distribution for flight safety.
• Inspect shipments, tags, and manifests for damage.

Skills

Ramp operations

Teamwork

Communication skills

Weather resilience

Safety awareness

Job description

Swissport is hiring a Ramp Loader Operator to safely marshal aircraft, load baggage and cargo, and operate a range of ground support equipment. You will coordinate with ground crew to ensure on-time departures and adhere to safety, security, and FOD prevention standards.

The role requires outdoor work in all weather, flexibility across shifts, and lifting up to 70 pounds. Swissport offers competitive benefits including health, 401(k) with match, vacation, sick time, and holidays.