Airport Ramp Lead (Alaska) - SAN

Unifi Aviation LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight Benefits

Paid holidays and PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Daily access to earned wages

Employee discounts

Job summary

Unifi Aviation LLC is seeking a ramp agent in the San Diego area to support aircraft during arrivals and departures. The role involves loading and unloading baggage, guiding aircraft, and ensuring safe handling of cargo and passengers' belongings.

You will operate ground support equipment such as belt loaders and pushback tugs, while maintaining accurate records and complying with security procedures. This is a physically demanding on-site position requiring attention to safety and timely

Qualifications

• Must be a local (in-state) resident.
• 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.
• Authorized to work in the United States as defined by law.
• Must complete ramp and SIDA training for airport ID.

Responsibilities

• Loads, unloads, services, guides, and directs customer aircraft.
• Safeguards baggage and cargo from weather, loss, theft, or damage.
• Handles baggage, airfreight, and company materials safely and accurately.
• Operates and maintains equipment like belt loaders, push back tugs, and lift trucks.
• Completes paperwork and records in the company information system.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Belt loaders

Lift trucks

Push back tugs

Job description

vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), retirement plan

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.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: One+ year of relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Able to communicate information and instructions verbally and/or via radio equipment.
• Able to communicate effectively in a professional manner.

Benefits

• Flight Benefits - exclusive travel privileges for yourself and your family
• Competitive pay with daily access to earned wages
• Paid holidays and Paid time off
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k with 3% company match contribution when you contribute 9% to your retirement plan after 30 days for full‑time employees
• Exclusive Discounts and Additional 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.