The Seasonal Ramp Agent position is responsible for supporting peak season operations. Specifically, seasonal agents are accountable for preparing for aircraft arrival and departure; the proper and accurate handling of customer baggage which may include the loading and unloading, operation of ground service equipment, and marshaling in and pushing back aircraft.
Peak Season and required availability is:
*MEA week (October Wednesday through Sunday): 3 shifts
*Thanksgiving (Sunday prior to Sunday after): 4 shifts
*Christmas/New Year Holiday (12/20-1/8): 7 shifts
*Spring Break (3/8-4/10): 5 shifts
*Summer (Last week of May to Sep 1) – 15 hours per week
The Seasonal Ramp Agent position is responsible for supporting peak season operations. Specifically, seasonal agents are accountable for preparing for aircraft arrival and departure; the proper and accurate handling of customer baggage which may include the loading and unloading, operation of ground service equipment, and marshaling in and pushing back aircraft. Peak
Seasonal required availability is as follows:
You will be expected to work the number of shifts identified.
Each shift is scheduled for 5 hours.
*MEA week (October Wednesday (10/18 through Sunday 10/20): must work 3 full shifts
*Thanksgiving (Sunday prior to Sunday after): must work 4 full shifts
*Christmas/New Year Holiday (12/15-1/8): must work 12 full shifts
*Spring Break (2/15 -4/1): must work 7 full shifts
*Summer (May 15 to Sep 1) – 15 hours per week
Ramp agents and Customer Service Agents are scheduled to work based on business needs, and shifts may be scheduled on any days, including identified holidays, in the listed timeframe; candidates must have the availability to work any of the days listed in the peak time periods.
Shifts are scheduled for 5 hours each. After each season a review of the hours worked will be completed and agents must meet the required shifts and hours to maintain seasonal employment status moving forward.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties of a Ramp Agent may include any of the following:
- Prepare for aircraft arrival and departure by readying equipment such as tow vehicles, wheel chocks, and belt-loaders; taking positions; removing debris from tarmac
- Safely and efficiently load and unload baggage, cargo, and mail of various weight and dimensions to and from aircraft and airport baggage areas
- Operate ground service equipment to service the aircraft and its passengers
- Operate heavy, motorized machinery/equipment including, but not limited to tugs, tractors, belt loaders, bag carts, pushback tractors, deicers, etc.
- Marshal aircraft to and from gates (e.g. directing, assisting and parking all arriving, departing, and towed aircraft)
- Service aircraft as needed (e.g. interior cleaning and supply replenish, aircraft lavatories, window wash, potable water, and deicing)
- Responsible for aircraft security searches as required
- Timely report safety and operational issues, including equipment requiring service
- Follow safety regulations, which include the proper use of ground service equipment and wearing proper safety items
- Other duties as assigned by management