Air Cargo Ramp Agent PT

Worldwide Flight Services, Inc.•Austin, TX

41d•Onsite

About The Position

The Air Cargo Ramp Agent loads and unloads cargo, mail, express shipments, and company materials on and off aircraft; transports cargo between aircraft; handles ramp transfers; and receives, delivers, and physically handles freight and company materials at designated express docks, mail areas, and sorting areas. The role also involves completing forms and messages related to these duties and transporting furnishings and supplies to and from aircraft. Agents may assist with loading, unloading, and racking filled and empty drums; de-ice aircraft; clear aircraft windshields; perform aircraft push-out or towing and related guide functions; and connect or remove ground power and ground-start units. Routine cleaning of work areas, ramps, and facilities, and facility security monitoring may also be assigned. Agents must follow site security procedures and report security breaches, suspicious activity, or non-compliance. This is a part-time position with either an AM schedule of Tuesday through Friday, 4:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., and Saturday, 5:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.; or a PM schedule of Monday through Friday, 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Shifts end at the designated time or when work is finished. Work may take place in variable weather and environmental conditions, including jet engine fumes, vehicle emissions, dust, and high noise levels.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to successfully communicate with others.
Ability to load and unload aircraft cargo and handle bags weighing up to 70 pounds.
Ability to work in variable weather and environmental conditions, including jet engine fumes, vehicle emissions, dust, and jet engine noise.
Ability to work in a high-noise-level environment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Ability to read, write, fluently speak, and understand English.
Ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends, holidays, and days off.

Responsibilities

Load and unload cargo weighing up to 70 pounds in and out of aircraft, including in confined cargo areas.
Push, pull, and position loaded containers weighing up to 3,200 pounds on rollers to or from aircraft.
Drive vehicles weighing 3,000 to 80,000 pounds in congested areas around aircraft, vehicles, and equipment, and position vehicles near aircraft.
Perform aircraft push-out using an 80,000-pound vehicle or guide the driver, including communicating with the cockpit during push-back.
Transport cargo to and from aircraft using a 3,000-pound vehicle with attached carts in congested areas.
Read off-load sheets to determine cargo destinations.
Use proper ground-to-cockpit communication while performing aircraft push-out or towing functions.
De-ice aircraft at heights of 20 to 80 feet by lifting and holding the nozzle and spraying the exterior of wings and fuselage with glycol.
Assist with loading, unloading, and racking filled and empty drums.
Clear aircraft windshields and connect or remove ground power and ground-start units.
Complete forms and messages related to assigned duties.
Clean work areas, ramps, and facilities when assigned, with or without powered equipment.
Assist in monitoring facility security, follow site security procedures, and report security breaches, suspicious occurrences, or non-compliance.