Airport Ramp Agent - DAY

Avature; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company is seeking dedicated individuals for ground support roles responsible for loading and servicing aircraft. Ideal candidates must have strong communication skills, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to handle physical tasks involving heavy items. Benefits include flight privileges, competitive pay, and medical insurance.

Benefits

Flight benefits and travel privileges

Competitive pay with daily access to earned wages

Paid holidays and time off

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with 3% company match

Exclusive discounts and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Must be a local resident with valid in-state driver's license.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.
• Completion of ramp and SIDA training to obtain airport security ID.

Responsibilities

• Loads, unloads, services, and directs customer aircraft safely.
• Transports cargo and baggage to/from aircraft and prepares records.
• Operates motorized equipment like belt loaders and lift trucks.

Skills

Effective verbal communication

Professional communication via radio

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday A.M. shift, P.M. shift

Responsibilities

• Loads, unloads, services, guides, and directs customer aircraft.
• Safeguards customers' baggage, air cargo, and mail from weather, loss, theft, damage, and/or destruction.
• Lifts, loads/unloads, sorts, and transfers passenger baggage, airmail, freight, and company materials 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 safety.
• 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 related records.
• 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 and enters data into the company's information system as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of skills and experience expected for this position.

Qualifications

• Must be a local (in-state) resident.
• Valid in-state driver's license.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening.
• Ability to pass a background check up to 10 years.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Authorization to work in the US as per the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.
• Completion of ramp and SIDA training to obtain airport security ID.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and move items weighing 70 pounds or more regularly.
• Ability to walk, climb, bend, kneel, crawl, and stoop frequently and for extended periods.
• Comfort working 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 in person and via radio.

Benefits

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

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