Airport Ramp Agent (Alaska) - AUS

Avature; Alaska; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Alaska seeks a Ramp Agent responsible for safely handling customer aircraft and transporting baggage. This position requires local residency, a valid driver's license, and the physical ability to lift heavy items. You will enjoy competitive pay, flight benefits, and comprehensive insurance. The ideal candidate values safety and efficiency in their work while providing excellent service.

Benefits

Flight benefits and exclusive travel privileges

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid holidays and time off

Additional discounts and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Must be a local resident with an in-state driver's license.
• Ability to lift 70 pounds and work in cramped spaces.
• Preferred: One+ year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Loads, unloads, and services customer aircraft.
• Safeguards baggage and air cargo from damage.
• Operates various motorized equipment related to baggage handling.

Skills

Effective verbal communication

Professional communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Loads, unloads, services, guides, and directs customer aircraft.

Safeguards customers' baggage, air cargo, and airmail from weather, loss, theft, damage, and/or destruction.

Lifts, loads/unloads, sorts, and transfers passenger baggage, airmail, freight, and company material in and out of aircraft bins, belt loaders, or baggage carts in a safe manner.

Operates pushback equipment and maintains visual contact with Wing Walkers to ensure the pushback equipment is free of any danger.

Receives and records customer baggage, airfreight, mail, and company materials as required.

Picks up, delivers, and transports cargo and baggage to and from aircraft and prepares records related to these responsibilities.

Operates and/or drives motorized equipment, such as belt loaders, air start units, lift trucks, pushback tugs, bag carts, lavatory carts, and deicers; or manually pushes and pulls carts and containers.

Completes paperwork and forms related to work assignments, procedures, and enters data into the company's information system as required.

Performs other related duties as assigned within the skill and experience level expected for this position.

Qualifications

• Must be a local (in-state) resident.
• Valid In-State Driver's License.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to pass a background check up to 10 years.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Must complete ramp and SIDA training for airport security ID.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and move items of 70 pounds regularly, and lift weights of 40-50 pounds on raised surfaces.
• Ability to walk, climb, bend, kneel, crawl, and stoop frequently and for extended periods.
• Ability to work in cramped or high places.
• Ability to carry heavy items up and down jetway stairs.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Preferred: One+ year of relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Effective verbal and radio communication skills.
• Professional communication skills.
• Flight benefits and exclusive travel privileges.
• Competitive pay with daily access to wages.
• Paid holidays and time off.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k with 3% company match after 30 days for full-time employees.
• Additional discounts and wellness programs.

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