Airport Ramp Agent - BMI (RR)

Unifi Aviation LLC in; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that provides essential services in the aviation industry. This role involves loading and unloading aircraft, ensuring the safety of customer baggage, and operating various types of equipment. With competitive wages and flight benefits for you and your family, this position offers a rewarding career path. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and the ability to lift heavy items. Embrace the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions are valued and recognized.

Benefits

Flight Benefits and Travel Privileges

Competitive Wages

Paid Holidays and Time Off

Comprehensive Health Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Exclusive Discounts

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Must be a resident of the state and have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift/carry/push/pull items weighing 70 pounds or more.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads customer aircraft and safeguards baggage.
• Operates motorized equipment and completes required paperwork.

Skills

Verbal Communication Skills

Radio Communication Skills

Professional Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Motorized Equipment

Job description

Days of the week: Shift Start Time (Monday to Sunday): A.M. shift, P.M. shift

Requirements and Description

Responsibilities

1. Loads, unloads, services, guides, and directs customer aircraft.
2. Safeguards customers' baggage, air cargo, and airmail from weather, loss, theft, damage, and/or destruction.
3. Lifts, loads/unloads, sorts, and transfers passenger baggage, airmail, freight, and company material in and out of aircraft bins, belt loaders, or baggage carts safely.
4. Operates pushback equipment and maintains visual contact with Wing Walkers to ensure safety.
5. Receives and records customer baggage, airfreight, mail, and company materials as required.
6. Picks up, delivers, and transports cargo and baggage to and from aircraft; prepares related records.
7. Operates and/or drives motorized equipment such as belt loaders, air start units, lift trucks, pushback tugs, baggage carts, lavatory carts, and deicers, or manually pushes and pulls carts and containers.
8. Completes paperwork and enters data into the company's information system as required.
9. Performs other related duties as assigned within the skill and experience level for this position.

Qualifications

• Must be a resident of the state (in-state).
• Valid in-state driver's license.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening.
• Ability to pass a background check up to 10 years.
• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. as per the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.
• Completion of ramp and SIDA training for airport security identification.
• Ability to lift/carry/push/pull items weighing 70 pounds or more regularly and repeatedly lift 40-50 pounds on raised surfaces.
• Ability to walk, climb, bend, kneel, crawl, and stoop frequently and for extended periods.
• Ability to work in confined or elevated spaces.
• Ability to carry heavy items up and down jetway stairs.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Over one year of relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Effective verbal and radio communication skills.
• Professional communication abilities.

Benefits

• Flight benefits and travel privileges for employee and family.
• Competitive wages with daily access to earned wages.
• Paid holidays and time off.
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• 401(k) with 3% company match after 30 days for full-time employees.
• Exclusive discounts and wellness programs.

Unifi is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.