Airport Ramp Agent - Lihue - Full-Time (5k Sign-On Bonus)

Hawaiian Airlines • Lihue, HI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ramp Agent loads and offloads guests’ baggage, ensuring it is accounted for and handled with care. The role supports the safety and well-being of coworkers and helps ensure flights arrive and depart on time. It is a union-represented position involving physical work outdoors.

Duties include handling cargo and baggage, delivering cargo and supplies, completing related documentation, cleaning aircraft baggage pits and work areas, and operating automotive equipment after proper training. The agent may also insert and remove chocks and safety lines, receive and dispatch aircraft when mechanical personnel are unavailable, and perform limited cleaning duties when service needs require.

Requirements

• Willing and able to work outdoors in the elements.
• Ability to lift 70 pounds throughout the shift.
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, reach, and grasp.
• Willing and able to work in confined spaces on knees or elbows, frequently lift baggage weighing 70 pounds or more overhead, operate heavy machinery near aircraft, and drive tugs.
• Valid, unexpired driver’s license issued by a U.S. state, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia.
• Flexible to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to obtain USPS Mail Handling Certification.
• Ability to obtain airport security clearance.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Airport ramp experience.
• Physical labor experience and/or experience working in a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Load, stow, and unload cargo and baggage according to flight loading plans.
• Pick up and deliver cargo, including mail, express items, baggage, freight, company materials, and commissary supplies.
• Prepare, report, and account for documents relating to work performed.
• Clean aircraft baggage pits and immediate work areas.
• Operate automotive equipment in connection with assigned duties after proper training.
• Insert and remove chocks and safety lines.
• Receive and dispatch aircraft when mechanical personnel are not immediately available.
• Perform limited cleaning of offices in surrounding areas and aircraft when required by service needs.

Benefits

• Free standby travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air.
• Comprehensive well-being programs, including medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) match program.
• Annual bonus plans.
• Holiday pay and paid time off.
• Sign-on bonus for external candidates: $2,500 paid at 60 days and $2,500 paid at 6 months.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED