Part-Time Airline Ramp Agent

Trego-Dugan Aviation Inc; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Trego-Dugan Aviation Inc invites applications for Ramp Operations Agent. Responsibilities include loading/unloading baggage, marshaling aircraft, and operating ground service equipment. You will also assist customers, support flight operations, and perform related duties in a fast-paced airport environment.

Qualified candidates must be at least 18, able to read and write English, and communicate via two-way radio. Strong safety mindset and physical stamina are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write English.
• Able to communicate using a two-way radio.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to work under high pressure and in varied weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Handle customer luggage and load/unload baggage from aircraft.
• Marshaling in and pushing back aircraft; assist with departures and arrivals.
• Operate GSE and other ground equipment; perform aircraft cleaning as needed.
• Maintain safety, security searches, and proper maintenance of ramp areas.
• Coordinate with crew and passengers; follow safety regulations and wear PPE.

Skills

Radio communication

English proficiency

Age requirement

Tools

Ground service equipment (GSE) operation

Job description

The Ramp Operations Agent is responsible for the handling of customer luggage, including loading and unloading baggage on and off the aircraft, marshaling in and pushing back the aircraft, operation of ground service equipment (GSE), meeting arriving flights and servicing departing flights, assisting customers with special needs, assisting customer service agents, as needed, and any other assigned duties.

• Perform related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates, i.e., ramp, commissary and aircraft cleaning activities.
• Move luggage and comail of various weights and dimensions to and from aircraft and airport luggage receiving area.
• Load and unload baggage, luggage, and comail.
• Operate ground equipment, including tugs and belt loaders.
• Marshal aircraft to and from gates.
• Provide proper handling of baggage requiring special care.
• Responsible for aircraft security searches and commissary security searches.
• Ensure ramp areas are safe and free of FOD and that all ground equipment is properly maintained.
• Follow safety regulations, which include the proper use of ground equipment and wearing proper safety items.
• Able to communicate using a two-way radio.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Able to read and write English.

Ramp Operations Agent

The Ramp Operations Agent is responsible for the handling of customer luggage, including loading and unloading baggage on and off the aircraft, marshaling in and pushing back the aircraft, operation of ground service equipment (GSE), meeting arriving flights and servicing departing flights, assisting customers with special needs, assisting customer service agents, as needed, and any other assigned duties.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates, i.e., ramp, commissary and aircraft cleaning activities.
• Move luggage and comail of various weights and dimensions to and from aircraft and airport luggage receiving area.
• Load and unload baggage, luggage, and comail.
• Operate ground equipment, including tugs and belt loaders.
• Marshal aircraft to and from gates.
• Provide proper handling of baggage requiring special care.
• Service aircraft lavatories.
• Perform aircraft interior cleaning.
• Responsible for aircraft security searches and commissary security searches.
• Ensure ramp areas are safe and free of FOD and that all ground equipment is properly maintained.
• Follow safety regulations, which include the proper use of ground equipment and wearing proper safety items.
• Able to communicate using a two-way radio.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Able to read and write English.

Physical Demands

Must be able to work in a high-pressure environment. Must be able to carry a 70-pound suitcase from the floor to 18 inches and carry a 70-pound suitcase in front of you with both hands for a distance of up to 25 feet; must have physical dexterity sufficient to perform repetitive tasks and motions, including bending at the waist and knees, squatting, kneeling, crawling, twisting, and sustaining those positions for extended amounts of time. Must have sufficient vision and ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position.

Work Environment

Airport environment: Indoors and Outdoors. Extreme outdoor conditions where extreme temperature ranges may be encountered.