Ramp Lead - TPA Airport

Primeflight-Aviation-5; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. is seeking a Ramp Lead to oversee airport ramp operations, coordinating baggage and cargo handling while ensuring safety and efficiency in aircraft turnarounds.

You will supervise ramp personnel, communicate with flight crews and operations control, and ensure adherence to safety procedures and regulatory requirements. The role demands vigilance, leadership, and hands-on training of the team.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must hold a valid driver's license.
• Communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in ramp operations or a similar aviation role.
• Able to access information on electronic devices (IPads/Tablets, computers, mobile devices).
• Able to communicate with colleagues and clients in person and electronically.
• Pass a background check and drug screen.
• Eligible to obtain required credentials (FAA, RAIC, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs as applicable).
• Able to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Guide inbound/outbound aircraft to and from gate without damage or injury.
• Communicate with flight crews, ground staff, and operations control to ensure timely aircraft turnarounds.
• Conduct regular inspections of ramp area and equipment to maintain safety standards.
• Respond to operational challenges and troubleshoot issues.
• Train and mentor ramp staff on best practices and safety protocols.
• Maintain records of ramp activities and incidents.
• Oversee safe operation of airport vehicles, equipment, and personnel per DOT and internal guidelines.
• Assist in loading/unloading baggage, mail and cargo.
• Operate heavy ground equipment (tugs, cargo carts, service trucks, belt loaders).
• Ensure proper routing of baggage and documentation.

Skills

Communication

English

Shift flexibility

Tools

IPad/Tablets

Computers

Mobile devices

Job description

GUIDE TEAMS. TURN PLANES. OWN THE TARMAC — RAMP LEADS WANTED!

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 Lead is responsible for overseeing and coordinating activities on the airport ramp to ensure the efficient and safe handling of aircraft and ground services. This role involves coordinating with a team of ramp personnel, handling the loading and unloading of baggage and cargo, and ensuring adherence to safety and operational procedures. The Ramp Lead will communicate with flight crews, ground staff, and operations control to facilitate timely aircraft turnarounds.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Guide inbound/outbound aircraft to and from gate without damage or injury
• Communicate effectively with flight crews, ground staff, and operations control to ensure timely aircraft turnarounds
• Conduct regular inspections of the ramp area and equipment to maintain safety standards
• Respond to operational challenges and troubleshoot issues as they arise
• Train and mentor ramp staff on best practices and safety protocols
• Maintain accurate records of ramp activities and incidents
• Ensure compliance with all DOT regulations as required and guidelines, including overseeing the safe and legal operation of airport vehicles, equipment, and personnel involved in airside and landside operations
• Safely lift, unload, load and transport baggage, mail and cargo to and from aircraft and airport
• Protect baggage and other equipment from damage, loss and weather conditions
• Ability to drive and operate heavy ground equipment, such as tugs, cargo carts, service trucks and belt loaders
• Assist in record keeping and documentation to ensure correct routing of baggage
• Use of personal protective equipment, including hearing protection
• Maintain area cleanliness
• Execute daily quality control checks on equipment
• Exemplify PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS

• 18 years of age or older
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.
• Must hold a valid driver's license.
• Communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking)
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in ramp operations or a similar role in the aviation industry
• 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, RAIC, 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 bend, stretch, squat, kneel
• 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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