Airside Experience Associate

Signature Aviation • Cheektowaga, NY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Airside Experience Associate supports safe, efficient, and guest-focused day-to-day operations in a private aviation environment. The role involves handling baggage, cargo, and freight; monitoring secure airport access points and facilities; and assisting with aircraft and ramp services to support a smooth experience for guests and crews. Work takes place indoors and outdoors near active aircraft and ground equipment, in varying weather conditions. The position requires flexibility to work different shifts, including nights, holidays, and weekends.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to pass company criminal and motor vehicle background checks and drug tests, meet airport background-check requirements to obtain and maintain an airport security badge, and be insurable under applicable company insurance policies.
• Legally authorized to work in the jurisdiction of employment.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Good judgment and ability to follow directions from supervisors and management.
• Excellent guest-service skills and an energetic, outgoing, guest-focused personality; ability to anticipate and act on guest needs and prioritize requests and responsibilities while multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
• Ability to read and comprehend safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals in English, including materials for safety-sensitive tasks; ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions and handle standardized situations with occasional or no variables.
• Ability to work well with others and collaborate effectively with team members while serving guests.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to use a computer, learn necessary company software, and complete computer-based training programs on time.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload baggage, freight, and cargo, and transfer packages between aircraft and other modes of transportation.
• Operate and drive ground service equipment, including tugs, trucks, conveyors, and other freight-handling equipment.
• Conduct identification checks for flight crews, passengers, visitors, and vendors entering the terminal or Airport Operations Area (AOA), following company security procedures.
• Monitor facilities, including the street side, parking lots, terminal, hangars, and AOA.
• Assist Airside Experience Specialists in providing an exceptional guest experience, including connecting ground power units, providing potable water, wing walking, chocking aircraft, and positioning stairs or jetways.
• Stop work when an unsafe condition or act may cause harm to people, the environment, company or guest assets, or the company’s reputation; report concerns to the appropriate manager and cooperate in addressing them.
• Maintain safe, clean, and secure ramps and operations.
• Create accurate records of time worked and activities and services performed.

What This Job Offers

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