Airport Ramp Ops Lead (UA) - DSM PT

Unifi Aviation, LLC; Des Moines, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight Privileges after 30 days

Weekly pay

Paid time off

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k

Exclusive discounts and wellness

Job summary

Unifi Aviation, LLC in Des Moines, IA is hiring ground service personnel to coordinate weight and balance information for pilots, gate agents and ground crews. You will marshal aircraft, inspect, load and unload baggage, and perform duties in a safe, efficient manner.

No experience is required; paid training is provided. The role offers weekly pay for hourly employees, full-time status at 30 hours per week, PTO, comprehensive health plans, a 401(k) plan, and exclusive discounts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be able to obtain credentials required by airport/state.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Marshall arriving, departing, and towed aircraft on the ramp.
• Determine fuel levels, weight and balance of the aircraft.
• Communicate information to pilots and ground team.
• Complete flight departure/arrival paperwork and update systems.
• Arrange fueling for the aircraft as needed.
• Load and unload baggage and other material from aircraft.
• Follow safety and operational standards and report hazards.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Credentials required by airport/state

Job 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 , carry ing out inspections , cleaning the aircraft , loading, unloading and sorting baggage .

• 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 3 0 hours per week!
• Paid time off ( f or full - time employees) .
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance ( f or 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.
• D etermine the fuel levels, weight and balance of the aircraft .
• C ommunicate information from and to pilots and ground team .
• Complete paperwork pertaining to procedures of flight departures , arrivals and update the computer system.
• Arrange fue l ling for the aircraft as needed.
• Perform duties of Agent - Ramp Services such as loading and un loading 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 l ift , greater than 70lbs a nd constantly lift up to 70 lbs; Constantly p ush , p ull up to 70 lbs; and constantly w alk , s tand, r each a bove s houlder, c limb , c rawl, s toop, s quat, k neel, & b end.

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 .

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.