VB Ramp Lead Agent
Menzies Aviation Careers•Miami, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
This role involves leading and participating in the movement of cargo and baggage, ensuring safe and efficient operations on the ramp. The Lead Agent will also be responsible for training new employees and ensuring compliance with company and airline standards.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must have high school diploma, GED or six months experience as a Ramp Agent.
- Must be able to pass all pre-employment testing, including a drug test.
- Must be able to proficiently speak, read, and write in English.
- Must have current driver’s license with no violations over the past 5 years.
- Capable of safely lifting up to 70 lbs. continuously.
- Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including overtime, weekends and holidays.
- Work is done primarily outdoors.
- Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain all required Airport security badge.
- Prior Ramp/Airline experience required.
Responsibilities
- Safely and continuously lift/move 70 lbs. of cargo and baggage from outbound bag room, on and off aircraft, and transport between aircraft, airport terminals and air cargo facilities.
- Frequent bending, stretching push/pulling, stacking and kneeling in small confined locations.
- Lead and participate in the movement of cargo and baggage on and off aircraft and transport it between aircraft, 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.
- Responsible for safe receipt and dispatch of assigned flights, which includes load integrity and safety compliance.
- Assist Ramp Agents in their assigned areas to ensure Agents are performing their duties in a professional, safe and efficient manner, according to Company/Carrier’s standards.
- Trains employees during on the job training and/or airline specific training or assigns employees to work with experienced agent.
- Performs other duties that may be assigned.
- Required to attend the mandatory training imposed by the Company and Airlines as per job role.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
