Ramp Agent - COPA Airlines

Swissport • Boston, MA

273d • $20

About The Position

Are you ready to take flight in a dynamic and fast-paced aviation industry? As a global leader in aviation services, Swissport provides Ground Handling, Cargo Handling, and Passenger Services to over 300 million passengers annually. Our mission is simple - “To provide the aviation industry with consistent and tailor-made solutions around the globe, for a better customer experience.” We believe that our people are what differentiates us from our competition. At Swissport, we are driven by our core values of Show You Care, Do the Right Things and Win as a Team, and we are currently seeking dedicated individuals, who align with these values, to join our team at various locations across the globe.

Requirements

• Previous ramp experience is a plus.
• Valid driver's license.
• Good communication skills.
• Bilingual in English/Creole is a plus.
• Must be able to work in inclement weather.
• Excellent Health & Safety awareness.
• Lift heavy objects that could reach 70 pounds (32 kilograms).

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English/Creole.

Responsibilities

• Marshall aircraft during arrival and departure.
• Unload passenger luggage and air cargo, bulk and/or containers/pallets, onto carts and/or dollies.
• Unload wheelchairs and child strollers and deliver to designated location.
• Provide special handling of luggage/cargo as required / directed.
• Deliver passenger luggage to claim area and unload onto conveyor system.
• Deliver air cargo to appropriate recipient.
• Drive and/or operate ground support equipment to include tow tractors, tow bars, belt loaders, container loaders, baggage tugs, water/lavatory service trucks, aircraft ground power units, aircraft air start units, air stairs, aircraft de-icing units, baggage carts, cargo dollies and passenger vans.
• Collect and load mail, live animals, wheelchairs and child strollers onto aircraft.
• Service aircraft water and lavatories.
• Inspect ramp areas adjacent to gate and aircraft for debris and remove/dispose of when found.
• Report all equipment malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor/manager.
• Comply with all federal, state, municipal, airport authority and carrier security requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Expected pay rate is $20/hr.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Support Activities for Transportation