Aviation Ramp Agent - Fast-Paced Ground Ops

PrimeFlight Aviation Services; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Job summary

PrimeFlight Aviation Services is hiring Ramp Agents in the United States. The role involves loading/unloading baggage and cargo, guiding aircraft to gates, and coordinating ground operations to ensure safe, on-time performance.

You will operate ground support equipment, read load sheets, marshal planes, and communicate effectively with teammates and airline staff. Flexibility for various shifts is required; benefits are available.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.
• Must hold a valid driver's license.
• Communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Ability to access and interpret information in print and electronically, including IPads/Tablets, Computers, and Mobile Devices.
• Effectively communicate with colleagues and clients, both in-person and through electronic means.
• Eligibility to acquire needed credentials and clearances (FAA, RAIC, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal- as applicable).
• Airlines are 24/7, so we need our team members to be flexible to work various shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Repetitive loading and unloading of baggage, cargo, and mail as applicable onto aircraft with accuracy.
• Operate ground service equipment such as pushbacks, tugs, belt loaders, and baggage carts.
• Read and analyze aircraft load sheets, checked baggage tags, and cargo labels.
• Marshalling aircraft to and from gates.
• Ensure safe movement of aircraft on the ground.
• Adhere to strict safety protocols and airline regulations.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Lift heavy objects in varying weather conditions.
• Communicate effectively with team members and airline personnel.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas.
• Perform routine inspections of equipment and report any issues.
• Follow standard operating procedures for ramp operations.
• Adapt to the changing of flight schedules and priorities.
• Exemplify PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

English communication

Tools

Pushbacks

Tugs

Belt loaders

Baggage carts

Job description

PrimeFlight Aviation Services is hiring Ramp Agents in the United States. The role involves loading/unloading baggage and cargo, guiding aircraft to gates, and coordinating ground operations to ensure safe, on-time performance.

You will operate ground support equipment, read load sheets, marshal planes, and communicate effectively with teammates and airline staff. Flexibility for various shifts is required; benefits are available.