Airline Ramp Agent
$29,120–$29,120 year
On-siteFlint, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Provide efficient, friendly service to customers by preparing itineraries, computing fares, issuing tickets, and checking baggage. Guide passengers from the terminal to aircraft ensuring a safe path, while performing cargo loading, unloading, and transport between terminals. Operate ground equipment including tugs and belt loaders, and clean and service cabin interiors including cockpits and lavatories. Use safety equipment to provide de-icing service when needed. Must be available for swing and graveyard shifts, weekends, and holidays. Must be 18 or older with a valid driver's license and ability to lift 50 lbs. Work in extreme outdoor temperatures and elevated airport noise levels.
Required Qualifications
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to push/pull/lift 50 lbs. for extended periods of time
- Ability to read and write English
- Ability to work efficiently under time constraints
- Must be available to work varied hours including swing and graveyard shifts plus weekends and holidays
- Must be 18 years or older
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- Must pass background check, pre-employment drug test and obtain security clearance
- Must have authorization to work in the U.S.
- Must have valid Driver's license
- Must be willing to work outside in all types of weather and elevated noise levels within the airport environment
- Be pleasant with others on the job and display a good-natured, cooperative attitude
- Be reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfill obligations
- Strong attention to detail
- Maintain composure, keep emotions in check, control anger, and avoid aggressive behavior even in difficult situations
- Accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations
- Be open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace
- Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges
- Be sensitive to others' needs and feelings and be understanding and helpful on the job
- Must have physical dexterity sufficient to perform repetitive tasks and motions, including bending at the waist and knees, squatting, kneeling, crawling, twisting and sustaining those positions for extended amounts of time
- Must have sufficient vision and ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position
Desired Qualifications
- bilingual skills a plus
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