Ramp Supervisor- SAV Airport

PrimeFlight Aviation Services Inc.; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

PrimeFlight Aviation Services Inc. is seeking a Ramp Supervisor in Savannah, Georgia to oversee ramp agents and ensure efficient aircraft ground handling. You will coordinate operations, training, and collaborate with airport personnel while maintaining service standards.

This role requires quick decision-making, effective problem-solving, and the ability to ensure high safety and customer service standards.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Eligible to work in Canada.
• Experience in a supervisory or leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Supervise ramp team operations, including loading and unloading of aircraft.
• Train and mentor team members on safety protocols.
• Coordinate ramp activities to ensure timely flight turnarounds.

Skills

Ramp operations experience

Leadership skills

Communication in English

Knowledge of safety procedures

Education

Valid driver's license

2+ years in aviation

Tools

iPads/Tablets

Computers

Job description

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

The Ramp Supervisor oversees ramp agents to ensure safe, efficient aircraft ground handling, coordinates operations and training, and collaborates with airport personnel for timely turnarounds while maintaining high safety and service standards.

Why Work for PrimeFlight?

• Enjoy benefits like 401(k) with matching, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off, growth opportunities, and more (*part‑time benefits may vary)
• 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
• Enjoy a competitive pay scale

Summary Overview

The Ramp Supervisor is responsible for overseeing a team of ramp agents and ensuring the efficient, safe handling of aircraft on the ground. This position involves coordinating activities such as baggage handling, aircraft towing, and servicing aircraft, while adhering to strict safety and operational protocols. You will be pivotal in training and mentoring team members and coordinating with flight crews and other airport personnel to ensure timely aircraft turnarounds. Additionally, this role requires quick decision‑making, effective problem‑solving, and maintaining high standards of customer service and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the ramp team operations, including aircraft loading and unloading
• Coordinate ramp activities to ensure timely turnaround of flights
• Train and mentor ramp team members on operational procedures and safety protocols
• Monitor team compliance with airline and airport regulations
• Conduct pre‑shift briefings to discuss daily tasks and safety focus points
• Oversee the proper handling of baggage, cargo, and mail to prevent damage or loss
• Manage communication between the ramp team, flight crew, and ground operations
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of ground support equipment
• Implement and enforce safety measures and hazard prevention on the ramp
• Respond to and manage operational issues and emergencies
• Facilitate efficient teamwork to meet flight schedules and service standards
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to ramp team members
• 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
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to verify adherence to DOT standards, including reviewing maintenance records, driver qualifications, and safety procedures, and provide training and updates to staff on changes in DOT regulations as required
• Liaise with other airport departments for coordinated operations
• Maintain accurate records of ramp operations and incidents
• Promote a culture of safety and professionalism within the team
• Exemplify PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• Eligible to work in Canada
• Must possess a valid, provincially issued permanent driver’s license (e.g., Class 5 or Class G)
• Communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in ramp operations or a related aviation field
• Proven experience in a supervisory or leadership role
• Strong knowledge of ramp safety and operational procedures
• Ability to access and interpret information in print and electronically, including the use of electronic devices such as iPads/Tablets, computers, and mobile devices
• Effectively communicate with colleagues and clients, both in‑person and through electronic means
• Eligible to pass a background check and obtain and maintain a RAIC (Restricted Area Identity Card)
• 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
• May need to climb and work at elevated heights
• Exposure to moderate and at times high noise levels
• Exposure to biohazards and/or chemicals
• 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 proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at PrimeFlight Aviation Services, 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.