Airline Services Baggage Handler/Ramp Agent I - PT - Evening & Late Nights (40263, 40258)

Lehigh Valley International; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in airline ground handling services is seeking part-time Baggage Handlers / Ramp Agents at Lehigh Valley International Airport. Responsibilities include aircraft servicing, luggage handling, and ensuring safety on the ramp. Candidates must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and meet physical demands of the job.

Benefits

Airline flight benefits (unlimited, free-of-charge)

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Basic mathematical skills and effective communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Load, offload, and transport luggage to and from the aircraft.
• Ensure ramp area is safe and free of Foreign Object Debris (FOD).
• Adhere to all Airline, TSA & FAA regulations.

Skills

Communication

Basic Computer Skills

Mathematical Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location: Lehigh Valley International Airport - Allentown, PA

Position Type: Part Time

Education Level: High School Diploma / GED

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Evening & Late Nights+Weekends/Holidays

Job Category: General Labor

Description

Overview

Lehigh Valley Airline Services provides airline ground handling services. Airline Services Baggage Handlers / Ramp Agents responsibilities include a broad range of related aircraft services.

Major Responsibilities

• Aircraft towing, marshalling aircraft to and from the gates, lavatory servicing, potable water servicing, aircraft de-icing.
• Aircraft interior cleaning, aircraft & commissary security searches. Stock aircraft and carts with supplies as required.
• Load, offload, and transport luggage to and from the aircraft. Provide proper handling of baggage requiring special care.
• Properly operate, maintain & fuel heavy, motorized equipment including but not limited to baggage tractors/tugs, belt loaders, push-back tugs, deicing & commissary trucks.
• Ensure ramp area is safe and free of Foreign Object Debris (FOD).
• General housekeeping, snow removal, maintaining clean assigned area.
• Work in conjunction with other departments to ensure on-time performance.
• Adhere to all Airline, TSA & FAA regulations as well as Authority policies, procedures, and best practices while upholding safety, security, and service.

• Professionally communicate over a two-way radio, cheerfully manage telephone calls.
• Assist customer with luggage and or wheelchair requests.
• Must be available to work varied hours including nights, weekends and holidays and must be able to stay late for irregular operations.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Employee Benefits

• Airline flight benefits (unlimited, free-of-charge*, space-available travel on Allegiant Air as well as two guest passes per month of service).

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid driver’s license.
• High School diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
• Read, write, and speak English at a basic comprehensive level. Basic mathematical skills.
• Basic computer skills; knowledge of general office equipment.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Successfully pass all Airline & Airport initial and recurrent training.
• Must be able to respond to emergency situations and in severe weather conditions.
• Successfully pass new hire & random drug screenings.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Physical Requirements

• Must regularly stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance; stoop, kneel and lift up to 70 lbs. unassisted.
• Vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Sufficient auditory ability and able to tolerate exposure to noise levels up to 150 decibels requiring mandatory hearing protection.
• Must be able to talk and hear.
• Frequently may be exposed to loud noises, temperature changes, heat, and humidity.
• Position requires working outside and in all weather conditions while exposed to moderate to loud noise levels requiring mandatory hearing protection.
• Must be able to use hands and fingers to type, handle bags, boxes, objects, or controls.
• Employee works near moving mechanical parts and able to move within work area.
• Able to work in inclement weather, including extreme cold and warm temperatures.