Part-time Ramp Lead - MCI Airport

PrimeFlight Aviation Services•Kansas City, MO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ramp Lead is responsible for overseeing and coordinating activities on the airport ramp to ensure the efficient and safe handling of aircraft and ground services. This role involves coordinating with a team of ramp personnel, handling the loading and unloading of baggage and cargo, and ensuring adherence to safety and operational procedures. The Ramp Lead will communicate with flight crews, ground staff, and operations control to facilitate timely aircraft turnarounds.

Requirements

18 years of age or older
Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.
Must hold a valid driver's license.
Communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking)
Minimum of 1 year of experience in ramp operations or a similar role in the aviation industry
Ability to access and interpret information in print and electronically, including the use of electronic devices including IPads/Tablets, Computers, and Mobile Devices
Effectively communicate with colleagues and clients, both in-person and through electronic means
Pass a background check and drug screen
Eligibility to acquire needed credentials and clearances (FAA, RAIC, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal- as applicable).
Ability to lift up to 70 pounds
Prolonged standing and walking in an indoor/outdoor environment as applicable
May need to reach with arms and grasp with hands
May need to push, pull
May need to bend, stretch, squat, kneel
Exposure to moderate and at times high noise levels
Exposure to outdoor elements
Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms
Tasks may involve repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers
Specific vision abilities required for this job include: Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point); depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

Responsibilities

Guide inbound/outbound aircraft to and from gate without damage or injury
Communicate effectively with flight crews, ground staff, and operations control to ensure timely aircraft turnarounds
Conduct regular inspections of the ramp area and equipment to maintain safety standards
Respond to operational challenges and troubleshoot issues as they arise
Train and mentor ramp staff on best practices and safety protocols
Maintain accurate records of ramp activities and incidents
Ensure compliance with all DOT regulations as required and guidelines, including overseeing the safe and legal operation of airport vehicles, equipment, and personnel involved in airside and landside operations
Safely lift, unload, load and transport baggage, mail and cargo to and from aircraft and airport
Protect baggage and other equipment from damage, loss and weather conditions
Ability to drive and operate heavy ground equipment, such as tugs, cargo carts, service trucks and belt loaders
Assist in record keeping and documentation to ensure correct routing of baggage
Use of personal protective equipment, including hearing protection
Maintain area cleanliness
Execute daily quality control checks on equipment
Exemplify PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards
Perform any additional duties as assigned by management