Airport Ramp Specialist - Baggage & Cargo Handling

Unifi Aviation LLC; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight benefits

Daily earned wages access

Paid holidays and PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Job summary

Unifi Aviation LLC in Des Moines, IA is seeking a ramp agent to load/unload aircraft, manage baggage and cargo, and operate ground support equipment. You will follow safety rules and record-keeping procedures while supporting on-time flight operations.

The role requires in-state residency, a valid driver’s license, and ability to pass a drug screen and background check. Training for ramp and SIDA is provided to obtain security credentials. This position offers competitive pay and benefits.

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.

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.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Unifi Aviation LLC in Des Moines, IA is seeking a ramp agent to load/unload aircraft, manage baggage and cargo, and operate ground support equipment. You will follow safety rules and record-keeping procedures while supporting on-time flight operations.

The role requires in-state residency, a valid driver’s license, and ability to pass a drug screen and background check. Training for ramp and SIDA is provided to obtain security credentials. This position offers competitive pay and benefits.