Ramp Agent- GSO Airport

Primeflight-Aviation-5; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Job summary

PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. is seeking a Ramp Agent to load and unload baggage, cargo and mail, and guide the aircraft to gates, ensuring secure, on-time ground handling. You will support various ground operations and maintain safety standards across all tasks.

This role requires effective communication, the ability to read cargo documents, and the physical stamina to lift up to 70 pounds. Expect shifts including nights, weekends and holidays in a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.
• Ability to communicate in English (read/write/speak).
• Flexibility to work various shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload baggage, cargo, and mail onto aircraft and equipment.
• Guide aircraft to gates and support ground operations for seamless flow.
• Read and legibly complete cargo documents and airline forms.
• Operate and assist with related ground support equipment as needed.
• Follow safety standards and airline guidelines at all times.
• Comply with company SOPs and policies.
• Pick up and deliver cargo as required and perform other duties.
• Be adaptable to 24/7 operations and varying shifts.

Skills

English communication

Read/write English

Effective collaboration

Background check clearance

Drug screen clearance

Shift flexibility

Job description

LIFTING BAGS, GUIDING PLANES, LAUNCHING JOURNEYS - NOW HIRING RAMP AGENTS!

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

Load/unload air cargo on and off aircraft, carts, containers, and trucks

Transporting between terminals and aircraft; ramp transfers of cargo, such as receiving, delivering, weighing, and documenting in a freight specific facility or a loading dock area

Prepare and palletize cargo as needed

Read and legibly complete cargo documents and forms necessary for airline requirements

Assure proper handling and delivery of cargo and operation of related equipment

Follow Dangerous Goods Requirements and Regulations

Comply with GAT Airline Ground Support's Standard Operating Procedures and Policies

Pick-up and delivery of cargo as indicated: pick up mail at the mail facility, freight at the freight facility or staging area, etc

All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• 18 years of age or older
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Must have a valid state-issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking)
• Ability to access and interpret information in print and electronically, including the use of electronic 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, 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 CONDITIONS MAY INCLUDE:

• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds
• Prolonged standing and walking in an indoor/outdoor environment as applicable
• May need to reach with arms and grasp with hands
• May need to push, pull
• May need to crawl and crouch, at times, in confined tight spaces
• May need to bend, stretch, squat, kneel
• May need to climb and work at elevated 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 the arms, 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 spatial relationships); 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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