VB Ramp Agent

Menzies Aviation; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation is hiring a full-time Ramp Agent to support our International and Domestic Team. The role involves handling baggage and cargo, moving loads between aircraft and terminals, and guiding aircraft to gates.

Essential duties include operating equipment, interpreting loading data, and maintaining accurate records while working outdoors in all weather conditions. Flexibility for varied shifts, overtime, weekends and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED or six months ramp experience.
• Ability to pass pre-employment testing including a drug test.
• Capable of lifting up to 70 lbs continuously; fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Move baggage and cargo between aircraft and facilities.
• Operate motorized equipment as part of ramp operations.
• Read and interpret weight/balance loading instructions and routing tags.
• Maintain records of shipped goods and guide aircraft to gates.

Skills

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Flexibility

Licensing/Permits

Education

High school diploma or GED

Ramp experience (6 months)

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Description

Menzies Aviation is seeking a full-time diligent Ramp Agent to join our International and Domestic Team. The Ramp Agent plays an important role in ensuring that flights run on time by maintaining detailed records of shipped goods, moving baggage and cargo from aircraft, and guiding aircraft to and from their gates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Comfortably and continuously lift/move 70 lbs. of cargo and baggage on and off aircraft and transport it between aircraft, airport terminals and air cargo facilities.
• Frequent bending, stretching push/pulling, stacking and kneeling in small confined locations.
• Operate motorized equipment.
• Read and interpret aircraft weight and balance loading instructions, hazardous material identification labels, aircraft loading manifests, and baggage and cargo routing tags.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have high school diploma, GED or six months prior ramp agent work experience.
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment testing, including a drug test.
• Capable of safely lifting up to 70 lbs. continuously;
• Must be able to proficiently speak, read, and write in English proficiently.
• Must have current driver’s license with no violations over the past 5 years
• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including overtime, weekends and holidays.
• Work is done primarily outdoors. Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all required Airports and Custom badges/seals ;

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

EMPLOYEE BADGE

DRIVERS LICENSE

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