Seasonal Ramp Agent - OTH

Skywest; North Bend (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Worldwide flight benefits

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Great team atmosphere

Advancement potential

Shift-trading flexibility

Job summary

SkyWest Airlines is hiring a temporary, part-time Ramp Agent. You will process baggage, load/unload aircraft, and operate motorized equipment while ensuring safety and compliance with FAA and SkyWest policies.

The role requires being 18+, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver’s license, plus background checks and clearances. Expect to work mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays with a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• 18 years old or older
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid, unrestricted state-issued driver’s license
• FAA, TSA, Port Authority, and U.S. Customs clearances may be required
• Pass a pre-placement background check and drug screen
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading aircraft and carts
• Stacking and unstacking baggage in aircraft
• Completing safety checklists for motorized equipment
• Drive and operate motorized equipment (e.g., conveyor belts)
• Read and interpret aircraft load sheets and baggage tags
• Escort passengers with special needs safely and courteously
• Ensure compliance with SkyWest and FAA regulations and policies

Job description

About SkyWest

SkyWest Airlines is the career destination for more than 16,000 professionals who are literally "going places" with their careers. SkyWest offers the best careers in the regional airline industry. SkyWest, Inc. was named one of "America’s Best Employers" by Forbes in 2022 and is committed to providing outstanding career opportunities for every team member.

While our business reputation is based on our stability, operational and fiscal savvy, the true essence of SkyWest's success has always been our people. We operate in a customer-focused, team-based environment and provide limitless opportunities for dedicated individuals to move their careers in a positive direction. Bring your positive attitude, skills, and commitment to the SkyWest team and take your career to new heights!

As a SkyWest employee, you’ll enjoy a variety of benefits:

• Worldwide flight benefits for you and your family
• 401(k) match
• Profit sharing
• Working in a great team atmosphere
• The potential to advance within the company
• Shift-trading flexibility

Primary Job Duties

This is a temporary, part-time position.

Ramp Agents are responsible for processing baggage between baggage areas in airport facilities and aircraft, as well as receiving and dispatching aircraft.

• Loading and unloading aircraft and carts
• Stacking and unstacking baggage in aircraft
• Completing safety checklists for motorized equipment
• Drive and operate motorized equipment (e.g., conveyor belts)
• Read and interpret aircraft load sheets and checked baggage tags
• Escort passengers and customers with special-needs safely and courteously
• Ensure compliance with SkyWest and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and policies

Minimum Requirements

We are looking for individuals excited to take on new challenges, especially within the airline industry! SkyWest Ramp Agents come from a wide range of backgrounds, education, interests, and experience. To apply, you only have to meet the following criteria:

• 18 years old or older
• Have a high school diploma or GED
• Possess a valid, unrestricted state-issued driver’s license
• Obtain position-specific clearances include but are not limited to FAA, TSA, Port Authority, and U.S. Customs clearances
• Pass a pre-placement background check and drug screen
• Legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship

Physical and Other Requirements

• Lift heavy bags over 50+ pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Work outdoors in all temperatures and weather conditions
• Attend four days of Basic Station Training
• Work mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• This position requires a flexible schedule, including split shifts that may occur during early mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• This is a temporary part-time position
• Starting at $19 per hour
• New hire training will be 10 to 14 days, five days a week, for five hours a day
  • Following the completion of training, employees will transition to normal part-time hours
• This is not a Department of Transportation safety-sensitive position