Airport Ramp Agent - Cargo, Pushback & Flight Benefits

Unifi Aviation, LLC; Minot, Northern (ND, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight benefits

Competitive pay with earned wages

Paid holidays and PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Discounts and Wellness programs

Job summary

Unifi Aviation, LLC in Minot, ND seeks an aviation ramp agent to load/unload aircraft, guide arrivals/departures and manage baggage handling. Shifts include A.M. and P.M. blocks, with opportunities for daily wage access and benefits.

You will work with belt loaders, lift trucks and tugs, following safety procedures and airport policies. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of relevant experience.

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 up to a 10-year background check.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.
• Must complete ramp and SIDA training to obtain airport authority identification security.
• Must be able to lift / carry / push / pull and move items of 70 pounds and/or more on a regular basis and repetitively lift weights of 40 to 50 pounds on raised surfaces.
• Must be able to walk, climb, bend, kneel, crawl, and stoop on a frequent basis and for extended periods.
• Must be able to work in cramped or high places.
• Must be able to carry heavy items up and down jet way stairs.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Preferrd Qualifications - One+ year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Loads, unloads, services, guides, and directs customer aircraft.
• Safeguards customers' baggage, air cargo, 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 loader or baggage carts in a safe manner.
• Operate 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 in connection with these responsibilities.
• Operates and/or drives motorized equipment, such as belt loaders, air start units, lift trucks, push back tugs, bag cart, lavatory cart, and deicers; or manually push and pull push carts and containers.
• Completes paperwork and forms connected with work assignments pertaining to procedures and enter into Company's information system as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities expected for this position.

Skills

Radio communication

Verbal communication

Safety compliance

Team coordination

Education

High School diploma or GED

1+ year relevant experience

Tools

Belt loader

Pushback tugs

Lift trucks

Air start units

Job description

Unifi Aviation, LLC in Minot, ND seeks an aviation ramp agent to load/unload aircraft, guide arrivals/departures and manage baggage handling. Shifts include A.M. and P.M. blocks, with opportunities for daily wage access and benefits.

You will work with belt loaders, lift trucks and tugs, following safety procedures and airport policies. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of relevant experience.