Ramp Lead Agent

Menzies Aviation Careers•Albuquerque, NM

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ramp Lead Agent leads and participates in the safe movement of cargo and baggage on and off aircraft and transports it between aircraft, the outbound bag room, airport terminals, air cargo facilities, and other aircraft. The role is responsible for the safe receipt and dispatch of assigned flights, including load integrity and safety compliance. The agent assists Ramp Agents in their assigned areas, ensuring they perform their duties professionally, safely, efficiently, and in accordance with Company and Carrier standards. The position also trains employees on the job and/or in airline-specific training, or assigns them to work with experienced agents. Attendance at mandatory training required by the Company and Airlines is required. Other duties may be assigned. Work is performed primarily outdoors, in all weather conditions, and can involve confined areas and heights up to 40 feet. The role requires frequent bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, stacking, and kneeling, as well as continuously lifting and moving cargo and baggage weighing up to 70 pounds. Ramp Lead Agents operate motorized equipment and read, interpret, and complete aircraft weight and balance load sheets, hazardous-material identification labels, aircraft loading manifests, and baggage and cargo routing tags. Employees must take reasonable care of their own and others’ health, safety, and wellbeing in accordance with workplace rules, procedures, and training. The company states that it is committed to providing a safe working environment and prohibits misuse of alcohol and drugs, enforcing its Substance Misuse Policy through regular testing.

Requirements

Prior ramp or airline experience.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma, GED, or six months of experience as a Ramp Agent.
Pass all pre-employment testing, including a drug test.
Proficiently speak, read, and write in English.
Possess and maintain a valid U.S. driver's license with no violations over the past five years.
Safely lift up to 70 pounds continuously.
Be available and flexible to work variable shifts, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
Obtain and maintain all required airport security badges.
Pass an FBI background check and obtain a U.S. Customs Seal.
Perform basic math calculations.
Work at heights up to 40 feet.
Be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Prior loading and unloading of heavy products or equipment.

Responsibilities

Safely and continuously lift and move cargo and baggage weighing up to 70 pounds from the outbound bag room and on and off aircraft.
Lead and participate in moving cargo and baggage between aircraft, the outbound bag room, airport terminals, air cargo facilities, and other aircraft.
Operate motorized 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 the safe receipt and dispatch of assigned flights, including load integrity and safety compliance.
Assist Ramp Agents in their assigned areas and help ensure duties are performed professionally, safely, efficiently, and according to Company and Carrier standards.
Train employees during on-the-job and/or airline-specific training, or assign employees to work with experienced agents.
Attend mandatory training imposed by the Company and Airlines for the job role.
Take reasonable care of personal and others’ health, safety, and wellbeing in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace rules or procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.