Ramp Supervisor

Talent Acquisition Team at GAT; California, San Diego (MO, CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in aviation is seeking a Ramp Supervisor to lead a dedicated team of professionals. This role involves overseeing ground, line, and cabin services, ensuring safety and operational standards are met while maintaining excellent client relations. The Ramp Supervisor will be responsible for shift assignments, monitoring equipment operations, and coordinating with various departments to ensure on-time performance. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a passion for aviation, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced industry.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or GED.
• 6+ months of computer experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate ground service personnel for timely service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.

Skills

Supervision

Operational Planning

Resource Allocation

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Basic Computer Literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Ground Support Equipment (GSE)

Job description

CASAN - XU, 3707 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, California, United States of America Req #1494

GAT is seeking dynamic individuals to join its team of aviation professionals.

Classification: Full Time, Non-Exempt

Job Summary

The Ramp Supervisor will be leading, directing, and coordinating the efforts of ground, line, and cabin service personnel and the timely delivery of all services for airlines as contracted. The Ramp supervisor will take accountability for safety, operation standards, policy implementation, client relations, and financial performance for the ramp operations.

Job Responsibilities

1. Establishing shift assignments for both fulltime and part-time employees;
2. Monitoring and responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of all airline ground support equipment;
3. Reporting discrepancies that may exist both functional and mechanical on the ground support equipment;
4. 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;
5. Responsible for equipment and ensuring its safe and efficient operating status;
6. Conferring with other supervisors and managers to coordinate activities with other departments;
7. Determining manpower requirements; ensuring disciplinary procedures are conducted in a fair, timely, and consistent manner;
8. Ability to comply with attendance/tardiness standards;
9. Able to perform under pressure and within fixed time constraints;
10. Ensures necessary ground equipment is available in the ramp area and bag room for upcoming flights;
11. Read and interpret aircraft weight and balance loading instructions, hazardous materials identification labels, aircraft loading manifest, and baggage routing tags;
12. Follows and complies with all federal, state, municipal, airport authority, and carrier rules and regulations;
13. Ensure crews are being briefed before flights on positions to take and how flight will work;
14. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

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

Physical Requirements

1. Must be physically fit to perform duties of the job including but not limited to standing, lifting, bending, pushing, and pulling for extended periods of time;
2. Capable of repetitively lifting up to 70 pounds in confined spaces;
3. Willing to work outside in all types of weather conditions with exposure to loud noises.

Specific Working Hours

1. Must be able and flexible to work variable shifts, weekends, and holiday-specific shifts to be determined;
2. Must be able to work extended hours on short notice during non-routine operations.

GAT Airline Ground Support, as an equal opportunity employer, makes hiring decisions based on business needs and the best-qualified candidates available and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of any protected category. GAT Airline Ground Support is a drug-free workplace and conducts random drug tests. Employment with GAT Airline Ground Support is contingent upon a clean driving record, 10-year Criminal History records check, and drug screen as required. You must also have proof of high school or GED completion.