Airport Ramp Agent: Baggage & Ground Ops Pro

unitedgroundexpressexternal; Georgia; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid time off

Discounted travel for you and your 1st

Job summary

United Ground Express is seeking a ground operations associate at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. The role involves lifting baggage, operating ground equipment, and assisting with aircraft preparation and load-bearing tasks.

You will work outdoors in all weather, communicate via radio, and maintain FAA-compliant credentials and a valid driver’s license. A pre-employment check and fingerprinting are required, with overtime possible based on operations.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess a 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 which may include but not be limited to; drug screen, hearing and vision check.

Responsibilities

• Lift baggage, boxes, or cargo weighing up to 70 lbs throughout your shift.
• Push/pull loaded and empty carts during loading/unloading operations.
• Ascend/descend jet-way stairs while carrying baggage.
• May require lifting over 100 items for a single 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.
• Cleaning of 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 Federal Aviation Administration (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

English fluency

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Radio communication

Tools

Radio equipment

Computers/tablets

Job description

United Ground Express is seeking a ground operations associate at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. The role involves lifting baggage, operating ground equipment, and assisting with aircraft preparation and load-bearing tasks.

You will work outdoors in all weather, communicate via radio, and maintain FAA-compliant credentials and a valid driver’s license. A pre-employment check and fingerprinting are required, with overtime possible based on operations.