Ramp Agent (SEA)

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking company redefining airport services. As a Ramp Agent, you'll ensure safe and efficient aircraft handling while working in a fast-paced environment. With a focus on safety and collaboration, you'll operate ground support equipment, load and unload baggage, and maintain communication with flight crews. This role offers competitive pay, travel privileges, and a supportive culture that values flexibility and inclusivity. If you're ready to make an impact in aviation services, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Free stand-by travel privileges

Exclusive travel discounts on hotels, car rentals, & cruises

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Quarterly bonus

Education assistance

Holiday pay

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Must lift, carry, and move heavy items frequently.
• Must obtain airport security clearance and valid driver's license.
• Must work varied shifts including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Equipment operation (tugs, tractors, belt loaders)

Interpersonal skills

Basic math skills

Ability to lift heavy items (up to 75 pounds)

Ability to work in fast-paced environments

Understanding flight schedules

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job 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 Seattle–Tacoma International Airport(SEA). In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring safe and efficient aircraft handling operations, including baggage loading/unloading and equipment operation.

Key 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 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
• 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 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.

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

$20.18/hr to $23.28/hr

• Free stand-by travel privileges
• Exclusive travel discounts on hotels, car rentals, & cruises
• 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

McGee Air Services- An Alaska Airlines Company