Ramp Agent - Part Time

Menzies Aviation Careers•Laredo, TX

18d

About The Position

The Ramp Agent unloads and loads luggage, freight, and cargo on and off commercial aircraft and handles baggage in the outbound bag room and baggage claim area. The role also includes cleaning aircraft cabins and operating small specialized commercial vehicles and motorized equipment. Work requires continuous handling of heavy loads and frequent bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, stacking, and kneeling in confined spaces. The position is primarily outdoors and involves working in all weather conditions. The Ramp Agent supports aircraft and airport security by searching aircraft interiors and accessible exterior areas for prohibited articles or unlawful interference, providing ramp guard services, and following TSA, airline, local, and federal security requirements. The role must follow workplace health, safety, security, and substance-misuse policies, along with Menzies’ uniform guidelines and code of conduct. The company describes itself as an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive working environment.

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 lifting up to 70 lbs. continuously.
Must be proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English.
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 or 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, terminals, and air cargo facilities.
Handle cargo and baggage continuously, including lifting, moving, stacking, pushing, and pulling loads of up to 70 lbs.
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.
Clean aircraft cabins, including removing blankets and pillows and replacing them with clean ones.
Store cleaning solvents correctly, keep cleaning equipment in working order, wear protective clothing as instructed, and deposit soiled linens in laundry bins.
Maintain a safe and secure work environment in accordance with applicable health, safety, and security policies and procedures.
Search empty aircraft interiors and accessible exterior areas 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 federal security mandates, and report tampering and prohibited items.
Take reasonable care of personal and others’ health, safety, and wellbeing at work and follow provided training and workplace procedures.
Adhere to Menzies’ uniform guidelines and code of conduct.
Perform other duties as assigned.