MSP Ramp Agent - Part Time

Sun Country Airlines; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in the airline sector is seeking dedicated Part Time Ramp Agents to join their dynamic team in Minneapolis. This role involves the critical tasks of preparing for aircraft operations, handling customer baggage, and ensuring safety regulations are followed. As a part of a fast-growing airline, you will enjoy attractive benefits such as travel privileges and a supportive work environment. If you are ready to embrace a physically engaging role with flexible shifts, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free Standby and Discounted Travel

401(k) Match

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older with a valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift 60 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for aircraft arrival and departure by readying equipment.
• Safely load and unload baggage and cargo from aircraft.
• Operate ground service equipment and marshal aircraft.

Skills

Baggage Handling

Ground Service Equipment Operation

Safety Regulations Compliance

Physical Strength

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Tow Vehicles

Belt Loaders

Heavy Machinery

Job description

Are you looking for a new career journey? When you come onboard at Sun Country Airlines, you're joining a dynamic team that operates a new breed of hybrid low-cost carrier based in Minnesota with flights spanning across North America, Mexico and the Caribbean. Join our fast-growing airline that operates a diversified network including scheduled passenger service, charter flying, and cargo operations. This year, we are celebrating 40 years of flying and would love to have you join us!

Sun Country Airlines is seeking Part Time Ramp Agents to join our growing team! Specifically, ramp agents are accountable for preparing for aircraft arrival and departure; the proper and accurate handling of customer baggage which may include the loading and unloading, operation of ground service equipment, and marshaling in and pushing back aircraft.

Ramp agents are scheduled to work based on business needs, and shifts may be scheduled on any days, including identified holidays, in the listed timeframe; candidates must have the availability to work in peak time periods.

Schedule: Shifts are scheduled for 5 hours.

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  You will select 3-4 shifts on Thursday-Monday.

  
  

  Potential shifts will include:
  
  1pm-6pm
  
  5pm-10pm
  
  

  
  

Sun Country Airlines provides the resources and support our employees need to succeed. Besides working at a great and growing company, you'll enjoy these benefits:

• Starting day one free standby and discounted travel privileges for employees, family, & friends


• 401(k) match

Essential roles and responsibilities of a Ramp Agent:

• Prepare for aircraft arrival and departure by readying equipment such as tow vehicles, wheel chocks, and belt-loaders; taking positions; removing debris from tarmac


• Safely and efficiently load and unload baggage, cargo, and mail of various weight and dimensions to and from aircraft and airport baggage areas


• Operate ground service equipment to service the aircraft and its passengers


• Operate heavy, motorized machinery/equipment including, but not limited to tugs, tractors, belt loaders, bag carts, pushback tractors, deicers, etc.


• Marshal aircraft to and from gates (e.g. directing, assisting and parking all arriving, departing, and towed aircraft)


• Service aircraft as needed (e.g. interior cleaning and supply replenish, aircraft lavatories, window wash, potable water, and deicing)


• Responsible for aircraft security searches as required


• Timely report safety and operational issues, including equipment requiring service


• Follow safety regulations, which include the proper use of ground service equipment and wearing proper safety items


• Other duties as assigned by management

Classification: Part Time, Hourly

Pay: $18 hourly

Working Location: This position is open in Minneapolis, MN

Training Schedule: 1 week, Monday through Friday 9:00- 5:00pm

Work Environment:

• Working environment is often outdoors in all weather conditions


• Team members will be exposed to loud and frequent noises from aircraft departures

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older


• Must possess a valid driver's license


• Must be able to lift 60 pounds on a regular basis and up to 100 pounds occasionally

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous Ramp experience

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands or finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, couch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. This position will be required to occasionally push/pull up to 300 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Additional notes:

• Must be able to pass a federal background check


• Must be able to obtain an MSP SIDA badge and Customs Seal

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.