Ramp Agent

McGee Air Services; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

McGee Air Services is seeking motivated individuals for the Ramp Agent role in Seattle. The position involves ensuring the safe loading and unloading of baggage and cargo while maintaining precise communication for smooth flight operations. Ideal candidates will thrive in a physically demanding, fast-paced environment, and bring a strong attention to detail and teamwork spirit.

Benefits

Free stand-by travel privileges for you and eligible family members

Exclusive travel discounts on hotels, car rentals, & cruises

Comprehensive health benefits program

401(k) with company match

Quarterly bonus plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds frequently.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Safely lift, load, unload, and transport baggage and cargo.
• Guide incoming and departing aircraft using hand signals.
• Maintain clear communication with flight crews and ground personnel.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Physical Agility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Company 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.

Company 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

Starting Rate

$20.18/hr ($23.18/hr with reliability pay)

To recognize individual reliability, you will be eligible to earn an additional $3 per hour. This bonus applies to team members who fully work their bid schedule per pay period, do not accrue ANY attendance points, and on active payroll at the beginning and end of the pay period.

Benefits

• Free stand-by travel privileges for you and eligible family members…explore the world on us!
• Exclusive travel discounts on hotels, car rentals, & cruises
• Comprehensive health benefits program, including medical, dental, & vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Quarterly bonus plan
• Education assistance
• Holiday pay
• Paid time off
  
  

Job Description

As a Ramp Agent, you’ll be at the heart of our ground operations, ensuring that our guests’ baggage and cargo are loaded, offloaded, and transported with care and precision. You’ll work in a fast-paced, outdoor environment where teamwork, safety, and attention to detail are essential. From processing baggage and cargo to receiving and dispatching aircraft, you’ll help keep our flights running smoothly and on schedule. If you’re ready for a physically active role that makes a real impact, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 driving and operating 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.
• Inspect ramp areas adjacent to gate and aircraft for debris and remove/dispose of when found.
• Maintain clear communication with flight crews and other ground personnel
• Monitor weather conditions and take appropriate safety measures
• Perform regular equipment inspections and basic maintenance checks
• Comply with all federal, state, municipal, airport authority and carrier safety and security requirements.
• Additional duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

Must haves to join our team

• A valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Ability to pass a physical capability test.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Ability to obtain & maintain as airport SIDA badge, US Customs seal, and USPS security clearance.
• Ability to work any shift, including early mornings, late nights, weekends and Holidays
• Lifting up to 75 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, reach and grasp.
• Ability to maintain reliable attendance.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with an ability to get along with others.
• Understanding and ability to utilize electronic tools to interpret flight schedules and airline flight destination information
• Performing basic mathematical functions (e.g., counting bags, verifying cargo weights)
• Ability to give/receive oral instructions in English.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
  
  

What will make you stand out from the crowd

• Previous airport experience
• Previous experience working in a physically demanding job
  
  

Additional Information

Physical Capabilities Testing

This position requires significant physical agility; you will 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.
  
  

Airport SIDA Badge Requirements

Important notification for employees working at an airport or maintenance hangar: Employees will be required to obtain a SIDA badge provided by the airport authority and maintain good standing in order to keep their SIDA badge. Review the SIDA Badge Requirements document for a comprehensive overview.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Airlines and Aviation

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