(SRQ) Full-Time Local Ramp Instructor

United Ground Express•Sarasota, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Full-Time Local Ramp Instructor will be responsible for training new hires and conducting recurrent training sessions for ramp agents. This role involves familiarization with regulatory manuals, staying current on training modules, and supporting operations when not actively training. The instructor will also retrain agents during in-the-moment training opportunities or as part of a performance improvement plan. Additionally, the role requires performing ramp agent duties, including lifting baggage, driving ground equipment, cleaning aircraft interiors, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old
Must possess a valid state-issued driver’s license with acceptable driving record
Must acquire and maintain credentials vital for the position including fingerprint clearance, local airport badging, and background check
Successful completion of pre-employment process which may include but not be limited to; drug screen, hearing and vision check
Available to work any shift; day or night, weekends, and holidays; mandatory overtime may be required based on operational need
Comfortable working with computers, mobile devices, and new technologies
Must be able to use radio electronic devices to communicate with co-workers or flight crew
Must be able to read, write, fluently speak, and understand the English language
Must be able to carry, bend, lift and turn with bags and other items weighing up to 70 lbs.
Able to perform a variety of physical activities including Pushing, bending, stooping, climbing, and working in tight spaces
Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
Must possess and maintain a valid US state driver's license. (Suspended, expired, revoked, or denied licenses are not valid.)
Ability to operate a computer to enter and retrieve data
Ability to utilize radio equipment for communications
Ability to lift up to 70lbs on a consistent basis
Ability to pass all pre-screening clearances applicable to position qualifications.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of Local Ramp Instructor training
Familiarization with regulatory manuals
Stay current on all training modules
Conduct in station new hire training and recurrent training sessions
Complete sign-off of completed training modules as applicable
Supporting operation when not actively training
Retrain agents during in-the-moment training opportunities or as part of performance improvement plan

Responsibilities

Lift baggage, boxes, or cargo weighing up to 70 lbs. throughout your shift
Push/pull loaded and empty carts during loading/unloading operations
Ascend/descend jet-way stairs while carrying baggage
Bend/stoop and crawl to move and stack/unstack cargo in aircraft
Drive ground equipment such as tugs to help the plane push in/out of the gate, belt loaders to help load baggage, and bag carts to deliver baggage
Cleaning of the interior of the aircraft, clean and service aircraft lavatories
Read and interpret aircraft load sheets, checked baggage tags, and cargo labels
Prepping and securing the aircraft for the next flight
Use radio electronic devices to communicate with co-workers or flight crew
Ensure compliance with United and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and policies
Work outdoors in all temperatures and weather conditions
Successful completion of Local Ramp Instructor training
Familiarization with regulatory manuals
Stay current on all training modules
Conduct in station new hire training and recurrent training sessions
Complete sign-off of completed training modules as applicable
Supporting operation when not actively training
Retrain agents during in-the-moment training opportunities or as part of performance improvement plan
Other duties as assigned