LAS Aircraft Guard

Swissport International AG•Paradise, NV

About The Position

The Aircraft Guard assures quality services for customers, supports Swissport’s company culture, and helps provide a safe and friendly work environment. The role protects aircraft by preventing unauthorized access and the introduction or removal of unauthorized items, screening and checking the credentials of people entering the aircraft, and reporting suspicious activity. Guards may also collect items left onboard, complete airline-required reports, and monitor and catalog bags loaded onto the aircraft. The position requires wearing a uniform and safety-style shoes while on duty and remaining at the assigned post until relieved or authorized to leave. Guards must be available to work any shift and any day. The expected pay rate is $16.50 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Relevant work experience and a passion for customer service.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the country-specific language.
Commitment to continuous improvement.
Self-motivated and able to work independently.
Attentive to detail and numerate.
Ability to follow processes and procedures while applying a flexible approach when required.
Willingness to work in inclement weather.
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
Availability to be scheduled any shift and any day.

Nice To Haves

Additional languages.

Responsibilities

Help ensure quality customer service and a safe, friendly work environment.
Prevent unauthorized persons from entering the aircraft or placing prohibited items or dangerous goods onboard.
Ensure dangerous items are not placed near the aircraft where they could harm the aircraft, ground staff, crew, or passengers.
Ensure items are not removed from or placed on the aircraft without authorization.
Collect items left onboard and catalog them if required by the airline.
Screen people entering the aircraft using an approved handheld metal detector or a pat-down, according to airline standards; pat-downs must be conducted by a person of the same sex.
Check that people entering the aircraft display proper airport or airline identification; ensure visitors are accompanied by an appropriately credentialed escort.
Report suspicious activity to the appropriate airport agency, airline, and Swissport management.
Complete reports as required by the airline.
Monitor and catalog bags loaded onto the aircraft when required by the airline.
Wear required uniforms and safety-style shoes while on duty.
Remain at the assigned post until relieved or authorized by a supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned.