Airport Ramp Ops Lead (UA) - DSM PT

Unifi Aviation LLC; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight privileges

Weekly pay

Full-time starting at 30+ hours/week

Paid time off

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k for all employees

Discounts and wellness programs

Job summary

Unifi Aviation LLC is seeking team members to support aircraft marshalling, weight & balance calculations, and ground handling on the ramp. You will coordinate with pilots, gate agents, and ground crew to ensure safe, on-time operations.

No prior experience is required as paid training is provided. This role offers full-time hours, benefits, and opportunities to advance within a growing aviation services company in Des Moines, IA.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to obtain credentials required as per airport or state or customs requirements.
• Possess a valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Marshall all arriving, departing, and towed aircraft on the ramp.
• Determine the fuel levels, weight and balance of the aircraft.
• Communicate information from and to pilots and ground team.
• Complete paperwork pertaining to procedures of flight departures, arrivals and update the computer system.
• Arrange fueling for the aircraft as needed.
• Perform duties of Agent - Ramp Services such as loading and unloading baggage and other material from aircraft.
• Complete work in a safe and secure manner, following company safety and operational standards.
• Immediately report safety and security incidents as well as potential hazards in line with the Unifi Fair and Just Culture Policy.
• Perform other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill, experience, and capabilities expected for this position.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Requirements and Description

Unifi has decades of experience in the aviation services industry. We continue to innovate, adapt, and grow by leaning on our experience and expertise in airline ground services. Our vision is to be the most respected company by providing exceptional experience getting aircraft and passengers to their destination safely.

We are seeking individuals to join our growing team who are passionate, have integrity, and have empathy for how their words and decisions affect our employees, customers, and partners.

No experience is required. Paid training is provided for all new employees. Join our team and see where the flight benefits can take you.

Job Summary

Responsible for coordinating critical information to pilots, agents at gate and ground crew concerning the weight and balance of the aircraft. Also responsible for marshalling the aircraft, carrying out inspections, cleaning the aircraft, loading, unloading and sorting baggage.

Benefits

• Flight Privileges: Offered after 30 days for employees and eligible family members!
• Weekly pay for hourly employees (may vary specific to state regulations)
• Full time starts at 30 hours per week!
• Paid time off (for full-time employees).
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (for full-time employees).
• 401k for all employees.
• Exclusive discounts and additional wellness programs.

Job Duties

• Marshall all arriving, departing, and towed aircraft on the ramp.
• Determine the fuel levels, weight and balance of the aircraft.
• Communicate information from and to pilots and ground team.
• Complete paperwork pertaining to procedures of flight departures, arrivals and update the computer system.
• Arrange fueling for the aircraft as needed.
• Perform duties of Agent - Ramp Services such as loading and unloading baggage and other material from aircraft.
• Complete work in a safe and secure manner, following company safety and operational standards.
• Immediately report safety and security incidents as well as potential hazards in line with the Unifi Fair and Just Culture Policy.
• Perform other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill, experience, and capabilities expected for this position.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to obtain credentials required as per airport or state or customs requirements.
• Possess a valid Driver's License.

Physical requirements

• Must be able to frequently lift, greater than 70lbs and constantly lift up to 70 lbs; Constantly push, pull up to 70 lbs; and constantly walk, stand, reach above shoulder, limb, crawl, stoop, squat, kneel, & bend.

Working conditions

• Must be able to work in rotating shifts and hours, nights, weekends and holidays, overtime.
• Must be able and open to work in outside weather conditions which may include severe seasonal elements.

Equal opportunity statement

"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."