Des Moines Airport Ramp Agent — Part Time

Unifi Aviation, LLC; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Unifi Aviation, LLC in Des Moines, IA is seeking a part-time ramp agent to load and unload aircraft, handle baggage and cargo, and assist with ground support operations. The role includes operating belt loaders and tugs, and ensuring safety during pushback and cargo movement.

The position requires a valid Iowa driver's license, ability to pass a background check and drug screen, and being at least 18 years old. Shifts include morning and afternoon hours on a part-time schedule.

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.

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.

Job description

Unifi Aviation, LLC in Des Moines, IA is seeking a part-time ramp agent to load and unload aircraft, handle baggage and cargo, and assist with ground support operations. The role includes operating belt loaders and tugs, and ensuring safety during pushback and cargo movement.

The position requires a valid Iowa driver's license, ability to pass a background check and drug screen, and being at least 18 years old. Shifts include morning and afternoon hours on a part-time schedule.