Airport Ramp Agent (NK) - ABQ

Unifi Aviation LLC in; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation services company is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team in Albuquerque. The role involves loading and unloading aircraft, safeguarding baggage, and operating equipment. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and the ability to lift heavy items. Benefits include competitive pay, flight privileges, and comprehensive insurance.

Benefits

Flight benefits and travel privileges

Competitive pay with daily access to earned wages

Paid holidays and time off

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with 3% company match

Exclusive discounts and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and move items of 70 pounds or more regularly.
• Must complete ramp and SIDA training for airport identification.

Responsibilities

• Loads, unloads, and services customer aircraft.
• Safeguards baggage and cargo from damage or loss.
• Operates motorized equipment like belt loaders and tugs.

Skills

Effective verbal communication

Professional communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Days of the week: Shift Start Time on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 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, 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 loader, or baggage carts in a safe manner.
4. Operate pushback equipment and maintain visual contact with Wing Walkers to ensure the pushback equipment is free of any danger.
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 and prepares records related to these responsibilities.
7. 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 push carts and containers.
8. Completes paperwork and forms related to work assignments and enters data into the company's information system as required.
9. Performs other related duties as assigned within the skill and experience capabilities 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 as per the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.
• Must complete ramp and SIDA training to obtain airport authority identification security.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and move items of 70 pounds or more regularly, and lift weights of 40 to 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 or more years 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 employees and families.
• Competitive pay with daily access to earned wages.
• Paid holidays and time off.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with 3% company match after 30 days for full-time employees.
• Exclusive discounts and wellness programs.

Unifi is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.