Ground Service Supervisor

Colonial Group; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a dnata Ground Service Agent Supervisor in Torrance, CA. You will lead a small team to guide, load, and unload aircraft safely and efficiently, while coordinating with flight crews and ramp personnel to support on-time departures.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and clear communication. Candidates should have 1–2 years in Ground Service or supervisory roles, a high school diploma or GED, and basic computer literacy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of Ground Service Agent or Supervisory experience.
• Must be able to stand, lift, and work outdoors in all weather.
• Read and interpret aircraft load sheets and baggage labels.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of 5–10 agents responsible for loading/unloading aircraft.
• Guide inbound/outbound airplanes to and from the gate.
• Coordinate loading equipment and baggage handling on the ramp.
• Maintain safety and security on the ramp and enforce policies.
• Communicate effectively with ground personnel and flight crews.
• Ensure on-time performance in collaboration with other departments.

Skills

Team supervision

Safety compliance

Aircraft handling coordination

Communication with flight crews

Reading load sheets/cargo tags

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

As a dnata Ground Service Agent Supervisor, you have an essential role of continuously optimizing and aligning operational efficiencies to promote a successful and productive workforce. You will supervise a team of agents that will guide, load, and unload aircraft in a safe and timely manner.

You will

• Supervise a team of 5 to 10 agents responsible for the loading and unloading of aircraft.

• Guiding inbound/outbound airplanes to and from the gate

• Lifting, loading, unloading, and transporting passenger bags and cargo to/from aircraft, bag carts, dollies, and conveyor belts

• Driving and/or operating ground support equipment, such as tow tractors, tow bars, belt loaders, container loaders, baggage tugs and more.

• Maintaining safety and security on the ramp and practicing all safety policies and procedures

• Communicating efficiently with ground personnel and flight crews

• Maintaining an understanding of and following all applicable federal, state, airport, and company regulations, policies, and procedures

• Working with other departments to ensure on-time performance of flights.

• Performing other duties as assigned

• Must be physically able to perform the essential functions of the job, including but not limited to standing, lifting, bending, stooping, walking, crawling, pushing, and pulling for extended periods of time.

• Push, pull, lift, and load up to 70 pounds (32 kg) on a regular basis.

• Ascend/descend the jet-way stairs while carrying baggage.

• Ability to read and interpret aircraft load sheets, check baggage tags, and cargo labels.

• Ability to understand and react to verbal and visual commands and safety warnings, with and without the assistance of sight or visual aids.

• Work outside in all types of weather and around jet and machinery noises.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

You have

• Possess/maintain a valid state driver's license and other FAA/Airport required identification/seals or authorizations.

• Must be able to pass SIDA airport and training tests.

• Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

• Possess basic computer literacy.

• 1-2 years Ground Service Agent and or Supervisory experience.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.