Airport Ramp & Ground Services Agent

Horizon Air; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stand-by travel privileges

Well-being programs

401k match

Annual bonus plans

Holiday and paid time off

Job summary

Horizon Air is seeking a Ground Service Agent to work on the airport ramp, keeping flights running smoothly and safely. You will load luggage, marshal aircraft, and service aircraft while handling paperwork and load planning.

The role requires physical stamina, the ability to lift 50 pounds, and a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays. Starting pay is competitive and includes benefits and travel privileges.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have a valid unexpired driver’s license issued by a US state, a US territory or the District of Columbia.
• Ability to consistently lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, reach and grasp.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to participate in paid training that may require overnight travel.
• Ability to obtain USPS Mail Handling Certification.
• Ability to obtain airport security clearance.
• Ability to communicate in English, high school diploma or equivalent, minimum age of 18, and authorization to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Load and offload luggage and cargo, transporting to various airport locations.
• Distribute all paperwork to flight crews including fuel slips, load plans, cargo manifests and flight releases.
• Marshals and pushes back aircraft.
• Prepares weight and balance forms and ensures load integrity by inputting accurate commodity codes and weights into a data entry system.
• Service aircraft as necessary to include lavatory, potable water, aircraft grooming, deicing and security searches.
• Operates and/or drives multiple types of equipment, such as belt-loaders, tugs, air-start units, bag carts, lavatory carts and deice trucks.
• Execute aircraft tow operations if required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Driver's license

Physical stamina

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Horizon Air is seeking a Ground Service Agent to work on the airport ramp, keeping flights running smoothly and safely. You will load luggage, marshal aircraft, and service aircraft while handling paperwork and load planning.

The role requires physical stamina, the ability to lift 50 pounds, and a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays. Starting pay is competitive and includes benefits and travel privileges.