Lead Ramp Agent

Menzies Aviation Careers•Salt Lake City, UT

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Ramp Agent leads outbound bag room operations and the loading and unloading of luggage, freight, and cargo on commercial aircraft. The role also involves driving and operating specialized commercial vehicles, and ensuring assigned work is performed safely and in accordance with company and carrier procedures. The position requires continuous handling of cargo and baggage, including lifting up to 70 pounds, and frequent bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, stacking, and kneeling in confined spaces. Work is performed primarily outdoors in all weather conditions and may require working at heights up to 40 feet. The Lead Ramp Agent supports Ramp Agents, monitors their work for safety and compliance with company and carrier standards, and provides or coordinates on-the-job and airline-specific training. The role also requires attendance at mandatory company and airline training. Employees must take reasonable care for their own and others’ health, safety, and wellbeing and comply with workplace procedures and the company’s Substance Misuse Policy, including regular testing.

Requirements

Prior ramp or airline experience is required.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have a high school diploma, GED, or six months of experience as a Ramp Agent.
Must pass all pre-employment testing, including a drug test.
Must be proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English.
Must possess and maintain a valid U.S. driver’s license with no violations over the past five years.
Must be able to safely lift up to 70 pounds continuously.
Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
Must be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
Must be able to obtain and maintain required airport security badges, pass an FBI background check, and obtain a U.S. Customs Seal.
Must be able to perform basic math calculations.
Must be able to work at heights up to 40 feet.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience loading and unloading heavy products or equipment.

Responsibilities

Lead the outbound bag room and participate in moving baggage and cargo on and off aircraft.
Transport baggage and cargo between aircraft, the outbound bag room, airport terminals, air cargo facilities, and other aircraft.
Drive and operate motorized and specialized commercial equipment.
Read, interpret, and complete aircraft weight and balance load sheets, hazardous material identification labels, aircraft loading manifests, and baggage and cargo routing tags.
Ensure safe receipt and dispatch of assigned flights, including load integrity and safety compliance.
Assist Ramp Agents in assigned areas to ensure work is performed professionally, safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company and carrier standards.
Train employees on the job and/or in airline-specific procedures, or assign them to work with experienced agents.
Attend mandatory training required by the company and airlines.
Follow applicable workplace health and safety rules and procedures, and take reasonable care of the health, safety, and wellbeing of oneself and others.
Perform other duties as assigned.