Lead Ramp Agent (SEA) - Full-Time

McGee Air Services; Washington; On-site; USD 38,903 - 41,865; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free standby travel privileges

401(k) with company match

Generous holiday pay

Job summary

McGee Air Services is hiring a Lead Ramp Agent in Washington to oversee ramp operations and ensure a culture of safety. Responsibilities include managing a team of Ramp Agents, marshalling aircraft, and complying with safety regulations.

The role pays between $28.24 and $30.39 an hour, plus benefits including travel privileges with several airlines and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• 6 months of direct work experience as a Ramp Agent.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds regularly.

Responsibilities

• Lead Ramp Agents and ensure safe operations.
• Marshall aircraft to and from gates.
• Perform regular inspections and basic maintenance checks.

Skills

Proactive communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Ground support equipment

Job description

McGee is reinventing airport and aviation services throughout North America. Our teams of motivated, high-performing individuals are bringing a scrappy, new, go-getter agility to ground handling and other services. We are flexible, adaptable, resourceful, collaborative, and inclusive.

Our Values

Safety, Mutual Respect, Service, Accountability, Integrity, Pride

Pay Range

Training Pay: $22.24/hour

Regular Pay: $28.24/hour

Pay Range: $28.24-$30.39/hour (Steps 1 through 7 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement)

Benefits That Help You Soar

Joining #TeamMcGee opens the runway to a full suite of rewards designed to help you thrive on the ground and explore the world above it. Some benefits can vary based on location, employment status, or length of employment.

• Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, & Horizon Air…explore the world on us!
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company provided life insurance.
• Opportunity to earn additional pay each quarter based on performance.
• Generous holiday pay and paid time off.

Job Description

The Lead Ramp Agent provides day-to-day direction, guidance, and support to Ramp Agents to ensure safe, efficient, and high quality operation. This role serves as a working leader, performing all standard Ramp Agent duties while coaching team members and modeling exceptional performance.

This role is responsible for coordinating and balancing resources, coaching employees, and ensuring operational tasks are completed in compliance with customer instructions, safety standards, and plays a key role in supporting an on‑time, safety focused aircraft turn while fostering teamwork and upholding service excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Always promote and maintain a culture of safety.
• Marshall aircraft into gate or designated parking spot.
• Pushback and/or tow aircraft to and from gate or designated parking spot.
• Meet and exceed operational targets while maintaining service, timeline, safety, and compliance requirements.
• Assume responsibility and accountability for the team and team members while leading, coaching, and motivating the team's work.
• Perform station leadership duties such as assigning flights for the day, scheduling and managing agents week‑to‑week.
• Recognize and celebrate individual and team performance.
• Monitor team activities, ensuring each team member follows proper operational and safety procedures and customer service standards, and verbally coach and recognize agents to reinforce and improve behaviors.
• Investigate operational, safety, and performance irregularities with focus on future prevention; communicate findings and recommend improvements.
• Provide a comprehensive briefing and handoff to the next shift to ensure a seamless operation and overall benefit to the team and station.
• Mentor station agents, both newly trained and experienced, in all station agent job functions.
• Ramp duties may include
• Safely lift, load, unload, and transport baggage, mail, and cargo to and from aircraft.
• Deliver passenger luggage and cargo to designated locations.
• Guide incoming and departing aircraft from the gate using hand signals and wing walking procedures.
• Service aircraft water and lavatory.
• Safely drive and operate ground equipment such as tugs, belt loaders, and tow tractors in areas of congestion.
• Operate baggage scanners and computers to ensure baggage is routed accurately to the customer's destination.
• Maintain clear communication with flight crews and other ground personnel.
• Perform regular equipment inspections and basic maintenance checks.
• Comply with all federal, state, municipal, airport authority, and carrier safety and security requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support McGee’s successful business operation.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 6 months of direct work experience as a Ramp Agent.
• Demonstrated skills in proactive and honest communication, providing direction and allowing team members to execute tasks, setting clear expectations and holding others accountable.
• Self‑motivated, with proven ability to lead and direct the work of others in a positive way.
• Ability to provide specific and constructive feedback as well as positive recognition.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must be able to work well in a team environment and understand team objectives.
• Strong problem solving and teamwork skills.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions (e.g., counting bags, verifying cargo weights).
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Ability to understand and interpret flight schedules and airline flight destination information.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• Ability to obtain & maintain an airport SIDA badge, US Customs seal, and USPS security clearance.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Previous experience operating airport ground service equipment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Additional Information

Physical Demands & Work Conditions

Lifting/Carrying: Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and carry baggage and cargo weighing up to 50 pounds regularly, and occasionally up to 75 pounds or more. This often involves lifting items onto raised surfaces or into confined aircraft bins.

Movement: Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, squatting, crawling, and twisting for extended periods (up to 8‑hour shifts or more).

Ability to climb stairs/ladders and work in cramped or high places.

Manual dexterity required for handling documents and operating equipment.

Driving/Operating Equipment: Must be able to operate various ground support equipment (GSE) such as tugs, belt loaders, and baggage carts, which requires a valid driver’s license and the physical capability to do so safely.

Vision/Hearing: Clear vision (including depth perception and peripheral vision) and hearing are required for monitoring flight information, communication via radio/headsets, and safety compliance in a noisy environment.

Outdoor Exposure: The job is performed primarily outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and snow.

Noise and Environment: The work environment is very noisy, near active aircraft engines and ground support machinery, and may involve exposure to fumes, dust, and other airborne particles. Hearing protection is usually provided and required.

Physical Capabilities Testing

This position requires significant physical agility; you may be required to complete a Physical Capabilities Test post offer that will demonstrate your ability to:

• Lift, carry, and place weighted standardized boxes, suitcases, or duffel bags from floor height to overhead.
• Climb steps carrying weighted standardized box, suitcase, or duffel bags.
• Sit and rotate to the left, right, and behind and visually identify a letter or number.
• Pull a weighted sled a standardized distance.

Union Information

This position is part of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Per the CBA, work schedules are awarded based on seniority. New hires are awarded their initial shift based on operational need. Therefore, the company cannot guarantee certain days off.

EEO Statement

McGee Air Services does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants are also protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions absent undue hardship and consistent with applicable law.