Ramp Operations Lead - Safety, Scheduling & Cargo Support

Wearegat; Philadelphia, Northern (Philadelphia County, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

GAT Airline Ground Support in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a Ramp Supervisor to lead ground, line and cabin service personnel and ensure timely delivery of ramp services for contracted airlines. The role requires accountability for safety, operation standards, policy implementation and client relations.

You will oversee shift assignments, coordinate with carriers, monitor equipment safety, and manage staffing, performance and budgets.

Qualifications

• Must possess computer experience (6+ months) and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to navigate electronic devices (computers, fax machines, printers, timeclock, etc).
• A proven track record in supervising a business unit.
• Experience in operational planning and resource allocation.
• Working knowledge of GSE maintenance issues.
• Experience and understanding of commercial issues in aviation.
• Must have a High School diploma, GED
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Capable of processing information in a timely manner
• Must have and maintain a Valid Driver's License
• Able to proficiently speak, read, and write in English
• Must successfully complete all training requirements and maintain certifications throughout employment
• Must clear an FBI fingerprint background check

Responsibilities

• Establishing shift assignments for both fulltime and part-time employees.
• Monitoring and responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of all airline ground support equipment
• Reporting discrepancies that may exist both functional and mechanical on the ground support equipment;
• Coordinating between each assigned carrier to ensure that service for cargo and baggage meets the needs of the carrier to ensure on-time schedules are met
• Responsible for equipment and ensuring its safe and efficient operating status;
• Conferring with other supervisors and managers to coordinate activities with other departments;
• Determining manpower requirements; ensuring disciplinary procedures are conducted in a fair, timely, and consistent manner;
• Ability to comply with attendance/tardiness standards
• Able to perform under pressure and within fixed time constraints
• Ensures necessary ground equipment is available in the ramp area and bag room for upcoming flights
• Read and interpret aircraft weight and balance loading instructions, hazardous materials identification labels, aircraft loading manifest, and baggage routing tags
• Follows and complies with all federal, state, municipal, airport authority, and carrier rules and regulations
• Ensure crews are being briefed before flights on positions to take and how flight will work
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Computer literacy

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Supervising a team

Operational planning

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

GAT Airline Ground Support in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a Ramp Supervisor to lead ground, line and cabin service personnel and ensure timely delivery of ramp services for contracted airlines. The role requires accountability for safety, operation standards, policy implementation and client relations.

You will oversee shift assignments, coordinate with carriers, monitor equipment safety, and manage staffing, performance and budgets.