Part-Time Ramp Agent - MCI Airport

Primeflight-Aviation-5; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Job summary

PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. is hiring Ramp Agents to load and unload baggage, cargo, and mail, while guiding aircraft to gates and ensuring safe, on-ground operations in accordance with airline guidelines.

Candidates must be 18+, legally eligible to work in the United States, have a valid driver's license, strong English communication skills, and be able to lift up to 70 pounds. Flexibility for nights, weekends and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.
• Must hold a valid driver's license.
• Communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Pass a background check and drug screen.
• Eligibility to acquire needed credentials and clearances (FAA, RAIC, TSA, Port Authority, US Customs).
• Airlines operate 24/7; shifts include nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Repetitive loading and unloading of baggage, cargo, and mail onto aircraft with accuracy.
• Operate ground service equipment such as pushbacks, tugs, belt loaders, and baggage carts.
• Read and analyze aircraft load sheets, baggage tags, and cargo labels.
• Marshalling aircraft to and from gates.
• Ensure safe movement of aircraft on the ground and adhere to safety protocols.
• Work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Lift heavy objects in varying weather conditions.
• Communicate effectively with team members and airline personnel.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas.
• Perform routine inspections of equipment and report issues.
• Follow standard operating procedures for ramp operations.
• Adapt to changing flight schedules and priorities.
• Demonstrate PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards.

Skills

18 years or older

Authorized to work

Valid driver's license

English communication

Background check clearance

Credentials eligibility (FAA / TSA /RA

Flexible shifts (nights/weekends/holid

Job description

LIFTING BAGS, GUIDING PLANES, LAUNCHING JOURNEYS - NOW HIRINGRAMPAGENTS!

Interested in working in aviation? Are you looking for a job with stability and growth opportunities?If you are looking for a career with growth potential and work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, we want to speak to you!

WHY WORK FOR PRIMEFLIGHT?

• Enjoy benefits like 401(k) with matching, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off, growth opportunities, and more (*Benefits may vary based on eligibility)
• We are committed to being a leading provider of commercial services within the aviation industry
• Our teams focus on maintaining a positive working environment and treating all team members with respect
• With more than 200 locations across the world, we offer opportunities for career progression

SUMMARY OVERVIEW

The Ramp Agent is responsible for the loading and unloading of baggage, cargo, and mail as applicable onto the aircraft, along with guiding the aircraft to and from gates. You will be ensuring the secure and prompt handling of aircraft on the ground, in compliance with safety standards and airline guidelines. The duties extend to providing support for various ground operations, playing an important role in maintaining the seamless flow of airport services.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Repetitive loading and unloading of baggage, cargo, and mail as applicable onto aircraft with accuracy
• Operate ground service equipment such as pushbacks, tugs, belt loaders, and baggage carts
• Read and analyze aircraft load sheets, checked baggage tags, and cargo labels
• Marshalling aircraft to and from gates
• Ensure safe movement of aircraft on the ground
• Adhere to strict safety protocols and airline regulations
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Lift heavy objects in varying weather conditions
• Communicate effectively with team members and airline personnel
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas
• Perform routine inspections of equipment and report any issues
• Follow standard operating procedures for ramp operations
• Adapt to the changing of flight schedules and priorities
• Exemplify PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS

• 18 years of age or older
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.
• Must hold a valid driver's license.
• Communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking)
• Ability to access and interpret information in print and electronically, including theuseofelectronic devices including IPads/Tablets, Computers, and Mobile Devices
• Effectively communicate with colleagues and clients, both in-person and through electronic means
• Pass a background check and drug screen
• Eligibility to acquire needed credentials and clearances (FAA, RAIC, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal- as applicable).
• Airlines are 24/7, so we need our team members to be flexible to work various shifts including nights, weekends and holidays

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/WORKING CONDITIONSMAY INCLUDE:

• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds
• Prolonged standing and walkingin an indoor/outdoor environmentas applicable
• May needto reach witharms and grasp withhands
• May needto push, pull
• May needto crawland crouch,at times,in confined tight spaces
• May need tobend, stretch, squat, kneel
• May needtoclimb and work atelevated heights
• Exposure to moderate and at times high noise levels
• Exposure to outdoor elements
• Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms
• Tasks may involve repetitive motions of thearms,wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include: Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point); depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatialrelationships); ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

The pay rate listed on this post is what the company reasonably expects to pay for this position. However, individual compensation may vary based on factors including qualifications, skills, competencies, education, and experience.

PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc.is proudto be an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at PrimeFlight Aviation Service, Inc.without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state/province, and local laws.

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