Ramp Lead - Full Time

Menzies Aviation; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation in Tampa, FL is seeking a Ramp Agent to safely and efficiently marshal cargo and baggage for aircraft operations.

You will lift up to 70 lbs, operate motorized equipment, read load sheets, ensure safety, and support other ramp staff while maintaining high standards of service.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Able to pass pre-employment testing, including a drug test.
• Proficient in spoken/written English.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record (past 5 years).
• Capable of lifting up to 70 lbs continuously.
• Available for variable shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Ramp/airline experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely lift/move 70 lbs of cargo and baggage within terminals and aircraft.
• Lead and participate in moving cargo on and off aircraft and between locations.
• Operate motorized equipment and read load sheets and routing tags.
• Ensure load integrity and safety compliance for incoming/outgoing flights.
• Assist Ramp Agents and train new staff as needed.
• Attend mandatory company and airline trainings.

Skills

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Shift flexibility

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Ramp/airline experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Motorized equipment operation

Job description

• Safely and continuously lift/move 70 lbs. of cargo and baggage from outbound bag room, on and off aircraft, and transport between aircraft, airport terminals and air cargo facilities.
• Frequent bending, stretching push/pulling, stacking and kneeling in small confined locations.
• Lead and participate in the movement of cargo and baggage on and off aircraft and transport it between aircraft, outbound bag room, airport terminals, air cargo facilities, and other aircraft.
• Operate motorized equipment.
• Read, interpret and complete aircraft weight and balance load sheets, hazardous material identification labels, aircraft loading manifests, and baggage and cargo routing tags.
• Responsible for safe receipt and dispatch of assigned flights, which includes load integrity and safety compliance.
• Assist Ramp Agents in their assigned areas to ensure Agents are performing their duties in a professional, safe and efficient manner, according to Company/Carrier’s standards.
• Trains employees during on the job training and/or airline specific training or assigns employees to work with experienced agent
• Performs other duties that may be assigned.
• Required to attend the mandatory training imposed by the Company and Airlines as per job role.

Job Details

Description

Responsibilities

• Safely and continuously lift/move 70 lbs. of cargo and baggage from outbound bag room, on and off aircraft, and transport between aircraft, airport terminals and air cargo facilities.
• Frequent bending, stretching push/pulling, stacking and kneeling in small confined locations.
• Lead and participate in the movement of cargo and baggage on and off aircraft and transport it between aircraft, outbound bag room, airport terminals, air cargo facilities, and other aircraft.
• Operate motorized equipment.
• Read, interpret and complete aircraft weight and balance load sheets, hazardous material identification labels, aircraft loading manifests, and baggage and cargo routing tags.
• Responsible for safe receipt and dispatch of assigned flights, which includes load integrity and safety compliance.
• Assist Ramp Agents in their assigned areas to ensure Agents are performing their duties in a professional, safe and efficient manner, according to Company/Carrier’s standards.
• Trains employees during on the job training and/or airline specific training or assigns employees to work with experienced agent
• Performs other duties that may be assigned.
• Required to attend the mandatory training imposed by the Company and Airlines as per job role.

Required Skills

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have high school diploma, GED or six months experience as a Ramp Agent;
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment testing, including a drug test.
• Must be able to proficiently speak, read, and write in English.
• Must have current driver’s license with no violations over the past 5 years;
• Capable of safely lifting up to 70 lbs. continuously;
• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including overtime, weekends and holidays.
• Work is done primarily outdoors. Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all required Airport security badge.
• Prior Ramp/Airline experience required.