Ground/Ramp Service Agent - FULL TIME

Alaska Airlines • Spokane, WA

383d • $38,002 - $38,002

About The Position

The Ground Service Agent at Horizon Air plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and safe operation of airport services. This position involves a variety of tasks related to loading and unloading luggage and cargo, managing paperwork for flight crews, and servicing aircraft. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a flexible schedule.

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have a valid unexpired driver's license issued by a US state, a US territory, or the District of Columbia.
• Ability to consistently lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, reach, and grasp.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to participate in paid training that may require overnight travel.
• Ability to obtain USPS Mail Handling Certification.
• Ability to obtain airport security clearance.
• Ability to communicate in English, high school diploma or equivalent, minimum age of 18, and authorization to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Load and offload luggage and cargo, transporting to various airport locations.
• Distribute all paperwork to flight crews including fuel slips, load plans, cargo manifests, and flight releases.
• Marshal and push back aircraft.
• Prepare weight and balance forms and ensure load integrity by inputting accurate commodity codes and weights into a data entry system.
• Service aircraft as necessary, including lavatory, potable water, aircraft grooming, deicing, and security searches.
• Operate and/or drive multiple types of equipment, such as belt-loaders, tugs, air-start units, bag carts, lavatory carts, and deice trucks.
• Execute aircraft tow operations if required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air
• Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Generous 401k match program
• Quarterly and annual bonus plans
• Generous holiday and paid time off

What This Job Offers

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