Ramp Agent - JAN Airport

PrimeFlight Aviation Services•Flowood, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ramp Agent loads and unloads baggage, cargo, and mail onto aircraft and guides aircraft to and from gates. The role helps ensure aircraft are handled securely and promptly on the ground while complying with safety standards and airline guidelines. It also supports other ground operations to help maintain the flow of airport services. The work takes place in a fast-paced, team-oriented airport environment and involves working outdoors in varying weather conditions. Airlines operate 24/7, so team members must be flexible to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The role may involve lifting up to 70 pounds, prolonged standing and walking, working around aircraft and ground equipment, and exposure to moderate or high noise levels and outdoor elements. PrimeFlight describes opportunities for career progression and offers benefits that may vary based on eligibility. The company is an equal-opportunity employer.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Be eligible to work in the United States.
Have a valid state-issued driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
Communicate effectively in English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
Be able to access and interpret information in print and electronically, including using iPads/tablets, computers, and mobile devices.
Communicate effectively with colleagues and clients in person and electronically.
Pass a background check and drug screen.
Be eligible to acquire required credentials and clearances, as applicable, including FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs, and U.S. Postal credentials.
Be flexible to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Be able to lift up to 70 pounds.
Meet the physical and sensory requirements of the role, including prolonged standing and walking, reaching and grasping, pushing and pulling, crawling and crouching in confined spaces, bending, stretching, squatting, kneeling, climbing, working at elevated heights, and responding to spoken voices and audible alarms.
Have the vision abilities required for the job, including close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Load and unload baggage, cargo, and mail onto aircraft accurately.
Operate ground service equipment such as pushbacks, tugs, belt loaders, and baggage carts.
Read and analyze aircraft load sheets, checked baggage tags, and cargo labels.
Marshal aircraft to and from gates.
Ensure the safe movement of aircraft on the ground.
Follow safety protocols, airline regulations, and standard operating procedures for ramp operations.
Work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Lift heavy objects in varying weather conditions.
Communicate effectively with team members and airline personnel.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas.
Perform routine equipment inspections and report any issues.
Adapt to changing flight schedules and priorities.
Meet PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards.
Perform additional duties as assigned by management.