LCK Airport Ground Agent

Tailored Management; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Tailored Management is seeking a Rickenbacker Airport Ground Agent in Columbus, OH. Start pay is $16.00 per hour, with $17.00 per hour after completing advanced qualifications.

This position requires open availability, including after hours, weekends, and the ability to work 24/7 on a scheduled basis. Responsibilities include servicing aircraft, loading/unloading cargo, operating ground service equipment, and maintaining ramp, facility and equipment cleanliness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Ohio driver license.
• Experience with heavy machinery and/or vehicle operation is favored.
• Ability to read and understand training manuals; effective communication and safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Service aircraft including air starts, lavatory, and potable water.
• Maintain ramp, facility and equipment cleanliness before and after operations.
• Process transactions for products and services rendered.
• Load and unload cargo aircraft, baggage, transport freight, operate ground service equipment.
• Inspect machinery and vehicles for serviceability.
• Maintain safety/hazmat training appropriate to airport environment.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Read training manuals

Independent work

Team player

Communication skills

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma or GED

Ohio driver license

Tools

Ground service equipment operation

Job description

Rickenbacker Airport Ground Agent

Start Pay $16.00/hr ($17.00 upon completion of advanced qualifications)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

• Service aircraft to include air starts, lavatory, and potable water.
• Maintain ramp, facility and equipment cleanliness before and after operations.
• Process transactions for products and services rendered.
• Load and unload cargo aircraft, baggage, transport freight, operate ground service equipment.
• Inspect machinery and vehicles to ensure serviceable condition.
• Maintain security & hazardous material training/awareness appropriate to the airport and aircraft environment.
• Other duties as appropriate from other relative job roles.
• Other assignments and/or duties as directed.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work in an indoor and outdoor environment; ability to work in adverse weather conditions.

Must be able to work under hazardous conditions (i.e. high places, moving machinery, noise, etc.) The worker is subject to fumes, odors, dusts, hot and cold climates, precipitation.

Shift – Scheduled, must be available after hours. Open availability 7 days a week, 24hr a day required

Flooring – carpet, concrete, and dirt/gravel surfaces.

Lighting – variable, natural and artificial light.

Temperature – variable environmental conditions based on the daily weather forecast. May be exposed to seasonal temperatures and precipitation, dust etc.

Noise – subject to aircraft engine and equipment noise.

Safety equipment – gloves, safety work boots, safety goggles/glasses, ear plugs and/or other personal protective equipment depending on job assignment, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education/Certification. High school diploma or GED. Must possess and maintain a valid Ohio driver license, in good standing.
• Experience. Heavy machinery and/or vehicle operator experience favored.
• Skills/Abilities. Ability to read and understand training manuals. Ability to work well independently. Ability to cooperate and communicate well with others. Ability to execute tasks as directed. Ability to work on a team, and adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Basic computer skills. Effective communication skills. Safety conscious mindset. Interest/experience in aviation ground operations favored.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

• Climbing. Up to three flights including ladders, stairs, ramps, etc.
• Stooping. Bending downward and forward at the waist. Requires full use of lower extremities and back muscles.
• Kneeling. Resting on knee or knees.
• Crouching. Bending downward and forward at the leg and spine.
• Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.Standing. For extended time periods.
• Walking. Especially for long distances.
• Pushing. Using upper body to press against something with steady force.
• Pulling. Using upper body to draw, drag, haul, or tug objects.
• Lifting. Use of upper body and back muscles to lift objects.
• Grasping. Using fingers and palm on an object for gripping, lifting anf pushing.
• Average hearing. Ability to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.
• Fine, acute visual abilities. Fine visual acuity, color vision; or depth perception and/or field of vision.
• Physical strength. Must be physically able to perform the essential functions and basic duties of assigned job. Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.

All candidates must be able to pass a fingerprint criminal history check in order to receive airport badge.

Additional Job Requirements for Cargo Handler

• Must be comfortable working outside in all-weather climates.
• Flexibility to accommodate schedule adjustments based on flight activity.
• Dependable, self-reliant transportation to and from work in all weather conditions.
• FT Positions require minimal scheduling restrictions from the employee.
• Cross-train to support other areas of Rickenbacker Aviation.
• Ideal candidate desires long-term work assignment and is motivated to gain experience in aviation.
• Immediate access to receiving text, emails and phones calls.
• Basic understanding of vehicle safety and maintenance pre-checks.