Baggage System Technician

Allegheny County Airport Authority; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny County Airport Authority is seeking a Baggage System Technician to support the Airline Services department. The role involves operating equipment, clearing baggage jams, tagging baggage with IATA barcodes, and ensuring safety compliance in a busy international airport environment.

The technician will perform various cleaning and maintenance tasks, assist trades, and participate in loss prevention and safety programs as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Pennsylvania Class C driver’s license or ability to obtain one.
• Must provide own safety footwear.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and abide by all ACAA safety guidelines.
• Operate scissor lift platform.
• Clear baggage jams and move baggage as directed.
• Load baggage into conveyor systems when required.
• Identify airline property via IATA barcode tags.
• Monitor baggage system faults and report issues.
• Clean and maintain Airline Service areas and equipment.
• Assist Airline Service trades as needed.

Skills

Safety compliance

IATA barcode identification

Teamwork

Equipment operation

Ethics adherence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Scissor lift operation

Job description

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The ACAA’s Baggage System Technician will report to the Maintenance Supervisor - Airline Services and assumes responsibility for performing manual tasks for the Airline Services department.

Here is how the Baggage System Technician will help:

• Work safely and abide by all ACAA safety guidelines.
• Develop or participate in the job safety analysis procedures.
• Operate scissor lift platform equipment.
• Clear baggage jams.
• Identify airline sponsored property via IATA bar code tags.
• Move baggage when directed.
• Load baggage into conveyor systems when required.
• Empty all trash receptacles in the Airline Services area.
• Clean all area associated with the transference of airline baggage.
• Clean Airline Service shop areas.
• Manually assign baggage within the conveyor systems.
• Monitor and “call out” baggage system faults.
• Understand the use and demonstrate the ability to use an “ACAA required” lockout/tagout program.
• Wash Airline Service vehicles, interior and exterior.
• Clean the exit windows of the automatic tag reader laser heads.
• Assists Airline Service trades.
• Works with a high degree of responsibility and awareness for the safety practices and standards of an international airport in these and other similar types of tasks.
• Performs other related work as assigned or directed.

Qualifications

Requirements to apply for role of Baggage System Technician are:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current, valid Pennsylvania Class C driver’s license or ability to obtain the same.
• Must provide his/her own personal protective footwear (safety shoes).

We also expect that candidates will demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities in most cases:

• Considerable knowledge in the practices, methods, and materials of the airline services baggage handler.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and techniques of safety precautions and injury prevention programs.
• Considerable ability to work according to standard practices, using the materials and equipment of the occupation.
• Ability to work well with others.
• The ability to operate a scissor lift platform.
• The ability to identify an airline using the IATA barcode designation.
• Serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of the Authority’s Ethics Policy.

Don’t meet every requirement?

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. As a Smarter Airport, we recognize that talent is not always related job history and skills come from valuable experiences that aren’t always shown on a resume. If you are excited to make a positive change for our region, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for our organization, whether it be this role or another.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required touse hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employeefrequentlyis required tostand; walk; climb or balance at multiple heights; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in close quarters. The employeeis occasionally required tosit, stand, taste, and/or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds,frequentlylift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds withassistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision,colorvision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employeeregularly worksnear moving mechanical parts,aircraft, heavyequipmentand vehicles. The employee is exposed to all types of outside weather conditions, isfrequentlyexposed to lights, noise,fuelsand chemicals associated withaircraftand heavy equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. Employee may be assigned or scheduled to work all shifts at a 24/7 operation, seven days a week including holidays; pass days will vary. Subject to remain on duty beyond assigned working hours toprovide assistanceduring extenuating circumstances.

Medical Examination

Employment is contingent upon the results of a post-offer (initial employment or promotion) physical examination performed by the Authority’s examining physician.

Drug Testing

Employment is contingent upon the results of a post-offer (initial employment or promotion) drug screening. Continued employment may be subject to drug and alcohol testing conducted without advance notice and without individualized suspicion.

Pre-Employment Investigation

Must pass a thorough investigation, consisting of a criminal history check (including but not limited to the requirements of CFR 1542.209 and 1542.3), verification of prior employment and performance, reference and credentials checks.

Caring for Our Crew

At ACAA, we’ve got you covered. That applies to how we equip, empower, and enable our people to do their jobs. It also applies to our benefits, which are broader and more valuable than what many other employers offer:

• We offer two plan options for healthcare coverage from high-quality insurance carriers, as well as an ACAA-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that will help offset the cost of many medical expenses.

• ACAA employees pay almost $1,200 less per year in healthcare payroll contributions than the average employee in other companies, according to market surveys.

• When HRA funding is included, the health-plan deductibles paid by ACAA employees are about $1,200 lower on average than the costs paid by employees of other companies.

• ACAA does not require that employees meet a separate deductible for pharmacy expenses before prescription-drug coverage kicks in.

• ACAA’s dental plans (included with healthcare coverage) offer an option covering children’s orthodontia.

• Employees also can take advantage of a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to help pay for health care and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.

• All eligible full-time ACAA employees participate in the Allegheny County Employees Pension Plan, a defined-benefit plan that vests after 10 years of service.

• Employees also may participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan, which allows them to contribute part of their pay on a pre-tax basis into long-term retirement investments.

• A robust Employee Assistance Program (including access to free counselling sessions, financial guidance, and care coordination), life insurance options, a wellness program, and eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program round out ACAA’s exemplary benefits.

About the Allegheny County Airport Authority

The Allegheny County Airport Authority, which manages Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Allegheny County Airport (AGC), is committed to transforming Pittsburgh’s airports to reflect, connect and serve the community, inspire the industry and advance the region’s role as a world leader.

Pittsburgh International Airport serves nearly 10 million passengers annually to 63 direct routes. PIT’s CEO Christina Cassotis has been recognized for numerous leadership awards. In 2025, she was named Pittsburgher of the Year by Pittsburgh Magazine.

PIT recently opened a new, modernized pre-security terminal and Terminal Garage, designed for and by the people of the Pittsburgh region. This new airport represents more than a decade of planning, preparation and work from the ACAA team. It serves as the region’s front door to the world, connecting the world to Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh to the world.

ACAA is an equal-opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, and veteran status.

Hard work, innovation and fun. You’ll find all three in our corporate culture where working hard and working smart go hand in hand. We have a number of events, programs and initiatives that enhance our employees’ experiences and provide opportunities for recreation and recognition.