Ramp Agent (PDX)

McGee Air Services; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 1,000; Full time

Job summary

McGee Air Services is seeking a detail-oriented Ramp Agent to join their ground operations team at Portland International Airport. The role includes ensuring safe aircraft handling, loading and unloading baggage, and operating ground support equipment. Candidates should be able to work in fast-paced environments and meet physical demands.

Benefits

Free stand-by travel privileges

Comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Quarterly bonus

Education assistance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with an ability to get along with others.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload baggage, cargo, and mail safely and efficiently.
• Operate various ground support equipment including belt loaders, tugs, and pushback tractors.
• Guide aircraft into and out of gates using hand signals.

Skills

Operations of equipment such as tugs/tractors and belt loaders

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Ability to give/receive oral instructions in English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Our Culture and Values

Safety, Mutual Respect, Service, Accountability, Integrity, Pride

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.

McGee Air Services is reinventing how airport and ground services are provided. Think of us as the “un-vendor.” Not rigid or status quo. But agile, creative problem solvers. From baggage handling to airplane cleaning, from check-in services to ground operations, from ramping to mobility assistance, we’ll bring energy you’ve never seen to your operations and customer service.

Company Description

Our Culture and Values

Safety, Mutual Respect, Service, Accountability, Integrity, Pride

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.

McGee Air Services is reinventing how airport and ground services are provided. Think of us as the “un-vendor.” Not rigid or status quo. But agile, creative problem solvers. From baggage handling to airplane cleaning, from check-in services to ground operations, from ramping to mobility assistance, we’ll bring energy you’ve never seen to your operations and customer service.

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Ramp Agent to join our ground operations team at Portland International Airport (PDX). In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring safe and efficient aircraft handling operations, including baggage loading/unloading and equipment operation.

• Load and unload baggage, cargo, and mail safely and efficiently
• Operate various ground support equipment including belt loaders, tugs, and pushback tractors
• Guide aircraft into and out of gates using hand signals and wing walking procedures
• Perform aircraft cabin services including cleaning and restocking
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and procedures
• Maintain clear communication with flight crews and other ground personnel
• Monitor weather conditions and take appropriate safety measures
• Assist in de-icing operations during winter weather conditions
• Perform regular equipment inspections and basic maintenance checks
  
  

Qualifications

Do you match this skillset?

• Operations of equipment such as tugs/tractors, and belt loaders.
• Working in an environment full of activity, fast-paced, and often noisy.
• Safety is our number one concern and we provide personal safety gear for use on the job.
• Must comfortably, frequently, continuously and within short timelines: lift, carry, and move heavy items; work in cramped or high places; climb, bend, kneel, crawl, and stoop for extended periods of time; carry heavy items up and down stairs; push/pull loaded and empty carts; and stand for extended periods.
  
  

Must haves to join our team

• Working a constant and quick pace for up to two consecutive hours
• Able to work varied shifts; weekends and holidays
• Obtaining and maintaining an airport security clearance, customs seal, and/or USPS security clearance including background criminal history check, drug screen, and fingerprinting required
• A valid driver's license with a good driving record required
• 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
• Lifting up to 75 pounds on a frequent basis
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a valid driver's license and one of the following documents to be qualified for this position.
• Original or certified copy of a birth certificate
• Unexpired US Passport
• Permanent Resident Card
• Unexpired US Territory Passport and I-94
  

Airport SIDA Badge Requirements

Important update for non-crew 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.

Physical Requirements Of The Job

All team members are required to be able to constantly lift, push, pull, stack and maneuver up to 75 pounds on a frequent, consistent and repetitive basis. Certain roles require team members to work while on their knees, at or above their shoulders, or while bending or stooping.

Additional Information

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.

Pay

$19.93/hr

Benefits

• Free stand-by travel privileges
• Exclusive travel discounts on hotels, car rentals, & cruises
• Comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, & vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Quarterly bonus
• Education assistance
• Holiday pay
• Paid time off
  
  

CULTURE: McGee Air Services is an entrepreneurial venture with a mindset of delivering incredible service. We are flexible, adaptable, resourceful, collaborative, and inclusive.

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

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Airlines and Aviation

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