Aviation Ramp Agent — Fast-Paced Ground Support

Swissport; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight Benefits

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Swissport in Sterling, VA seeks a Ramp Agent to provide under-wing ground support, including loading/unloading luggage and cargo, marshalling, and servicing aircraft. The role includes driving and operating ground support equipment and ensuring safety and security standards are met.

The expected pay rate is $18.50/hr. Full-time employees receive health and wellness benefits, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, sick time, and holidays. 32–40 hours weekly across various shifts.

Qualifications

• Previous ramp experience is a plus.
• Valid driver's license.
• Good communication skills.
• Language skills.
• Must be able to work in inclement weather.
• Flexible to work on various shifts 32-40 hours a week (days, evening, nights, weekends, and holidays).
• Excellent Health & Safety awareness.
• Lift heavy objects that could reach 70 pounds (32 kilograms).

Responsibilities

• Marshall aircraft during arrival and departure.
• Unload passenger luggage and air cargo onto carts and/or dollies.
• Unload wheelchairs and child strollers and deliver to designated location.
• Provide special handling of luggage/cargo as required/directed.
• Deliver passenger luggage to claim area and unload onto conveyor system.
• Deliver air cargo to appropriate recipient.
• Operate ground support equipment (tow tractors, belt loaders, loaders, tugs, etc.).
• Inspect ramp areas for debris and report hazards.
• Comply with security requirements and company policies.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Good communication

Language skills

Inclement weather capable

Flexible shifts

Tools

Tow tractors

Belt loaders

Ground support equipment

Job description

Swissport in Sterling, VA seeks a Ramp Agent to provide under-wing ground support, including loading/unloading luggage and cargo, marshalling, and servicing aircraft. The role includes driving and operating ground support equipment and ensuring safety and security standards are met.

The expected pay rate is $18.50/hr. Full-time employees receive health and wellness benefits, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, sick time, and holidays. 32–40 hours weekly across various shifts.