Ramp Agent/Baggage Handler

Menzies Aviation•Tucson, AZ

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ramp Agent/Baggage Handler unloads and loads luggage, freight, and cargo on and off commercial aircraft, works in outbound bag rooms and baggage claim areas, and safely and efficiently cleans aircraft cabins. The role also involves driving and operating small specialized commercial vehicles. It requires frequent heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, stretching, and kneeling, including work in small, confined spaces. The position supports the safety, security, and wellbeing of colleagues and others at work. Employees are expected to follow workplace health and safety rules, security procedures, and company policies, including the Substance Misuse Policy. The company states that it prohibits alcohol and drug misuse and conducts regular testing to enforce that policy.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have a high school diploma, GED, or six months of prior ramp agent work experience.
Must pass all pre-employment testing, including a drug test.
Must be capable of safely and continuously lifting up to 70 pounds.
Must be able to speak, read, and write English proficiently.
Must have a current driver’s license with no violations over the past five years.
Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
Must be comfortable working primarily outdoors in all weather conditions.
Must be able to obtain and maintain all required airport and Customs badges/seals.

Nice To Haves

Prior ramp experience.

Responsibilities

Load and unload luggage, freight, and cargo on and off commercial aircraft and transport it between aircraft, airport terminals, and air cargo facilities.
Operate motorized equipment and small specialized commercial vehicles.
Read and interpret aircraft weight and balance loading instructions, hazardous-material identification labels, aircraft loading manifests, and baggage and cargo routing tags.
Remove blankets and pillows and replace them with clean ones.
Store cleaning solvents correctly after use.
Ensure cleaning equipment is in working order and wear protective clothing as instructed.
Deposit soiled linens into laundry bins.
Maintain a safe and secure work environment in accordance with local health, safety, and security policies and procedures.
Search empty aircraft interiors and accessible exteriors for prohibited articles and unlawful interference that could jeopardize aircraft security.
Provide ramp guard services to ensure only authorized personnel service aircraft.
Follow TSA, airline, local, and/or federal security mandates and report tampering and prohibited items.
Adhere to Menzies’ uniform guidelines and code of conduct.
Perform other duties as assigned.