General information

Job Title
Airline Ramp Lead - Driver's License Required
Date
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
State
Georgia
Base Pay Rate:
$ 17.50
City
Atlanta
Full/Part Time
Full-time
Shift
A.M. shift, Overnight shift, P.M. shift

Requirements and Description

Description

Essential Functions / Key Responsibilities

  • Assigns activities of ramp agents and ensures completion of tasks.
  • Loads, unloads, services, guides, and directs customer aircraft.
  • Safeguards customers' baggage, air cargo, airmail from weather, loss, theft, damage and/or destruction.
  • Lifts, loads/unloads, sorts and transfers passenger baggage, airmail, freight and company material in and out of aircraft bins, belt loader or baggage carts in a safe manner.
  • Performs wing walker duties to protect the aircraft wing from equipment in the path of pushback and maintains visual contact with the pushback driver to alert the driver of any danger. 
  • Receives and records Customer baggage, airfreight, mail and company materials as required.
  • Picks up, delivers, and transports cargo and baggage to and from aircraft and prepares records in connection with these responsibilities.
  • Operates and/or drives motorized equipment, such as belt loaders, air start units, lift trucks, push back tugs, bag cart, lavatory cart and de-icers; or, manually push and pull push carts and containers.
  • Completes paperwork and forms connected with work assignments pertaining to procedures and enter into Company's information system as required.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities expected for this position.

Basic Qualifications

Pre-requisites:

  • Must be a local (in-state) resident.
  • Valid In-State Driver’s License.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
  • Ability to pass up to a 10-year background check.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.
  • Must complete SIDA training to obtain airport authority identification security.

Experience:

  • 1+ year of relevant experience.  Must be open minded and ready to work as part of a detail-oriented team.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Excellent customer service skills. 
  • Strong work ethic.
  • Ability to work in a team oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

  • High School diploma or GED.

Experience:

  • 2+ years of relevant experience.  
  • Relevant supervisory experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Able to communicate information and instructions verbally and/or via radio equipment.
  • Able to communicate effectively in a professional manner.

Working Conditions

Work Schedule:

  • You will need to have flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime. We operate in a shift bid environment.

Work Environment: 

  • Must be able to be alert to moving vehicles or aircraft and use radio equipment.
  • Enjoy the outdoors on a daily basis (sun, rain, sleet or snow!)  May be exposed to a wide variety of weather conditions, jet and machinery noises, fumes, dirt and dust for extended periods. 

Physical Demands/Requirements: 

  • Must be able to lift / carry / push / pull and move items of 70 pounds and/or more on a regular basis and repetitively lift weights of 40 to 50 pounds on raised surfaces. 
  • Must be able to walk, climb, bend, kneel, crawl, and stoop on a frequent basis and for extended periods. 
  • Must be able to work in cramped or high places. 
  • Must be able to carry heavy items up and down jet way stairs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise team of applicable ramp agents. 

"Unifi Aviation LLC. is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or veteran status."