Ground Operations Crew

JetBlue Airways Corporation•Windsor Locks, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ground Operations Crew loads and unloads customer bags, operates ground service equipment which includes operation of motor vehicles, coordinates the servicing of arriving and departing aircraft, helps prepare aircraft cabin for departure, and assists with ramp service duties including waste disposal and re-servicing of aircraft. The Ground Operations Crew will also assist customers when needed and complies with any ad-hoc requests as needed. Individuals must be comfortable serving customers and proficient in using computers. Crewmembers must be prepared to work outdoors under various weather-related conditions.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Diploma
One (1) year of customer service or sales experience
Must be at least 18 years old
Complete fluency in written and spoken English
Must be able to adhere to JetBlue Uniform Policy Manual Standards
Able to travel and/or work variable hours, flexible shifts, including holidays and weekends
Able to follow safety guidelines
Able to perform under pressure and within fixed time constraints
Able to work in all types of weather conditions
Able to make occasional trips to other locations for training or temporary assignment
Must be able to give and receive verbal communication
Must be able to use handheld radios and headsets to communicate with the cockpit, dispatch, and other crewmembers
Maintaining a positive, good-natured attitude is essential
Ability to handle objects up to fifty (50) pounds frequently and/or seventy to one hundred (70-100) pounds occasionally with the assistance of other people or tools and be in a position where bending, crouching, kneeling is needed
Must be able to acquire and maintain a valid Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge
Depending on location, may need to acquire and maintain a United States Customs Clearance
Possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License and a driving record from the state of your primary residence that meets JetBlue Airways insurance standards
Candidates must complete an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics of Adaptability, Safety Orientation, and Teamwork using AI- or statistically-based scoring
Available for occasional overnight travel (10%)
Must pass a pre-employment drug test
Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located
Authorization to work in the US is required, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
For internal candidates, good standing in attendance performance and safety

Nice To Haves

Previous airline experience
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite

Responsibilities

Operate ground service equipment which includes motor vehicles, tugs, and elevated de-icing equipment
Services aircraft by operating ground service equipment (Potable water truck, ground power unit, tug, aircraft pushback, lavatory truck, deicing truck, etc.)
Works in a ramp environment
Tags, lifts, loads and unloads customer bags (in excess of 100 lbs) from baggage compartment of aircraft and baggage system
Operates external aircraft equipment
Helps prepare cabin for customer boarding and departure, which can include cleaning of seats, seat pockets, floor, galleys and lavatories
Assist customers with special needs, e.g. customers who need assistance in boarding
Guides aircraft to and from aircraft parking locations
Carry a handheld radio and communicate effectively with proper radio etiquette
Occasionally assist with loading and unloading mail, small packages and human remains
Ensure and maintain a safe environment and operation
Other duties as assigned