Ramp Service Agent ($21 per hour - Part Time)

Akima; Fairbanks (AK); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Pegasus Aviation Services, an Akima company, seeks Ramp Service Agents (RSA) to marshal aircraft, load and unload baggage, deice aircraft, and service lavatories at the gate. You will also push back aircraft and ensure safety and efficiency on the ramp.

On-site, you will work in varying weather conditions, demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to work under pressure, with background checks and a high school diploma required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to work in inclement weather.
• Good communication skills.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or show proof of right to work in the U.S.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds comfortably.
• Fluency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.
• Ability to work under stressful situations and tight time constraints in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated and a team player.
• Successfully complete a background investigation, including FBI fingerprints, criminal history, and pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Marshall aircraft on the ramp, including directing, assisting, and parking arriving, departing, and towed aircraft.
• Service aircraft as needed, including cabin cleaning and other required services.
• Perform aircraft de-icing/anti-icing.
• Shuttle crew members.
• Load and unload aircraft baggage and cargo.
• Operate all ground service equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain the safety and security of aircraft.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

English fluency

Physical stamina

Team player

Background check clearance

Customer service mindset

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Ramp Service Agents (RSA) at Pegasus Aviation Services are crucial to our operations, responsible for marshalling aircraft at the gate, loading, unloading, and sorting freight and baggage. They also service aircraft lavatories, provide potable water, push back aircraft from the gate, deice aircraft, and perform other delegated duties. RSAs follow established procedures and generally work under the supervision of Customer Service Reps, Supervisors, or Ramp Managers.

Responsibilities

• Marshall aircraft on the ramp, including directing, assisting, and parking arriving, departing, and towed aircraft.
• Service aircraft as needed, including cabin cleaning and other required services.
• Perform aircraft de-icing/anti-icing.
• Shuttle crew members.
• Load and unload aircraft baggage and cargo.
• Operate all ground service equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain the safety and security of aircraft.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to work in inclement weather.
• Good communication skills.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or show proof of right to work in the U.S.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds comfortably.
• Fluency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.
• Ability to work under stressful situations and tight time constraints in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated and a team player.
• Successfully complete a background investigation, including FBI fingerprints, criminal history, and pre-employment drug test.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior Ramp Service experience.
• De-icing service experience.
• Forklift operation experience.

Language Skills:

• Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Speak effectively one-on-one and before groups of customers or employees.

Math Skills:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Abilities:

• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands:

• Occasionally lift or move (with assistance) up to 100 pounds.
• Frequently lift or move 60 pounds.
• Regularly required to use hands, talk, hear, bend, climb, stoop, kneel, stand, and walk.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.

Work Environment:

• Routinely work outside and are exposed to all types of weather conditions.
• The noise level is usually moderate but can vary depending on location and time of day.
• Use of provided hearing protection or acceptable alternatives is required.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Hourly/Nonexempt.

Job ID

2026-25353

Work Type

On-Site

Work Where it Matters

Pegasus Aviation Services, an Akima company, is not just another aviation contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Pegasus, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders

Pegasus provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers

Pegasus delivers efficient, flexible, and safe aviation services as it supports domestic and international passenger and freighter airlines.

As a Pegasus employee

You will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.