Ramp Agent

Swissport; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Swissport is a global aviation services leader providing ground handling, cargo handling, and passenger services. The Ramp Agent role offers frontline support under-wing, including loading/unloading baggage and cargo, marshalling, and servicing aircraft as part of a multi-location team.

The position pays $19/hr with full-time benefits, including health and 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must have good command of English, spoken and written.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Ramp experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work in inclement weather and on varied shifts.
• Be able to lift up to 70 pounds (32 kg) safely.

Responsibilities

• Marshall aircraft during arrival and departure.
• Unload passenger luggage and air cargo onto carts or dollies.
• Unload wheelchairs and strollers to designated areas.
• Provide handling of luggage/cargo as required.
• Deliver luggage to claim area and unload onto conveyors.
• Deliver air cargo to the appropriate recipient.
• Operate ground support equipment (tow tractors, loaders, power units, etc.).
• Load mail, live animals, wheelchairs, and strollers onto aircraft.
• Service aircraft water and lavatories.
• Inspect ramp areas for debris and remove it as needed.
• Report equipment malfunctions to supervision.
• Comply with all security requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Ramp experience

Driver's license

Communication skills

Weather resilience

Shift flexibility

Heavy lifting

Health & safety awareness

Job description

Are you ready to take flight in a dynamic and fast-paced aviation industry? As a global leader in aviation services, Swissport provides Ground Handling, Cargo Handling, and Passenger Services to over 300 million passengers annually. Our mission is simple – “To provide the aviation industry with consistent and tailor-made solutions around the globe, for a better customer experience.”

We believe that our people are what differentiates us from our competition. At Swissport, we are driven by our core values of Show You Care, Do the Right Things and Win as a Team, and we are currently seeking dedicated individuals, who align with these values, to join our team at various locations across the globe.

Job Summary

Ramp agents provide all necessary and required under-wing ground support services as contracted by the customer, including, but not limited to, loading and unloading baggage and cargo, marshalling, water and lavatory servicing.

The expected pay rate is $19/hr. Full-time employees are offered a range of health and wellness benefits as well as 401(k) with company match paid vacation time, sick time, and company paid holidays.

Your activities

• Marshall aircraft during arrival and departure
• Unload passenger luggage and air cargo, bulk and/or containers/pallets, onto carts and/or dollies
• Unload wheelchairs and child strollers and deliver to designated location
• Provide special handling of luggage/cargo as required/directed
• Deliver passenger luggage to claim area and unload onto conveyor system
• Deliver air cargo to appropriate recipient
• Drive and/or operate ground support equipment to include tow tractors, tow bars, belt loaders, container loaders, baggage tugs, water/lavatory service trucks, aircraft ground power units, aircraft air start units, air stairs, aircraft de‑icing units, baggage carts, cargo dollies and passenger vans.
• Collect and load mail, live animals, wheelchairs and child strollers onto aircraft
• Service aircraft water and lavatories
• Inspect ramp areas adjacent to gate and aircraft for debris and remove/dispose of when found.
• Report all equipment malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor/manager
• Comply with all federal, state, municipal, airport authority and carrier security requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Your profile

• Good command of the English language both verbal and written
• Previous ramp experience is a plus
• Valid driver's license
• Good communication skills
• Language skills
• Must be able to work in inclement weather
• Flexible to work on various shifts (days, evening, nights, weekends, and holidays)
• Excellent Health & Safety awareness
• Lift heavy objects that could reach 70 pounds (32 kilograms)

What We Offer

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

At Swissport, we believe in diversity, equal opportunity, and the power of our values to drive our success. We are committed to providing a workplace that fosters inclusion and where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Visit our website at www.careers.swissport.comto learn more about Life at Swissport.

Join Swissport today and be part of a team that connects the world of aviation!