Ramp Agent

PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc.
Grand Rapids, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 3/24/2024

INTRODUCTION

Interested in working in aviation? Are you looking for a job with stability and growth opportunities? If you are looking for a career with growth potential and work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, we want to speak to you.


WHY WORK FOR PRIMEFLIGHT?

  • We are committed to being a leading provider of contracted services within the aviation industry
  • Our teams focus on maintaining a positive working environment and treating all team members with respect
  • With more than 100 locations across the world, we offer opportunities for career progression and travel across our network
  • Employees can take advantage of our competitive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life insurance and 401(k) match
  • Enjoy paid time off, paid holidays, and a competitive pay scale

ABOUT US

We perform a wide range of airport support services globally with almost 300 locations on behalf of commercial airlines. To learn more about what we do, visit www.primeflight.com.


Essential Functions:

As a valued member of the PrimeFlight team, you will provide a prompt and efficient service to our airline clients and their passengers by performing the following duties:

  • Guide arriving aircraft to the gate safely without damage or injury
  • Unload baggage and cargo in a speedy and safe manner
  • Dispatch aircraft safely without damage or injury
  • Periodically check the ground equipment for functionality
  • Deliver arriving luggage to the claim area within client guideline
    • Upload outgoing cargo and baggage according to load plan requirements
    • Cabin Cleaning
      • Direct lift truck movement and positioning in the Airport
      • Remove all trash from aircraft
      • Clean and restock all lavatories
      • Clean galley
      • Clean all seats, seat back pockets, tray tables and replace soiled magazines
      • Fold blankets and store blankets and pillows in overhead compartments
      • Clean aircraft floor
      • Exceed PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards
      • Provide a clean facility to our airline customers and their passengers
        • Maintain area cleanliness
        • Complete cleaning duties in cycles as scheduled
      • Utilize assigned cleaning chemicals and tools in conjunction with required Personal Protective Equipment
      • Remove all trash from assigned areas, clean trash receptacles and replace liners as needed/assigned
      • Clean and restock lavatories including stalls, toilets, urinals, sinks and floors per customer specifications
      • Clean employee offices, break areas, ticket counter and passenger areas including all fixtures, desks, tables, floors and carpets per customer specifications
      • Complete detailed floor and carpet care at assigned intervals
      • Track cleaning supplies, paper goods and chemical usage and reorder as assigned
    • When weather is applicable, perform Deicing activity:
      • Check aircraft for leading edge ice and frost
      • Apply deicing fluid Type I and Type IV to aircraft wings, fuselage and tail
      • Safely drive large vehicles around aircraft while deicing operation is being performed
      • Accurately record deicing fluid transactions for account purposes
      • Operate headset / radio to provide communication with dispatcher
      • Perform daily quality control checks on equipment and vehicles
      • Must abide by and comply with all safety standards and procedures
      • Responsible for driving large heavy vehicles around aircraft while deicing operations is being performed
    • Demonstrate regular, predictable attendance at job location
    • Exceed PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards
    • Carry out other duties as assigned

    Competency:

    To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Problem Solving, Customer Service, Interpersonal, & Oral Communication.

    Compensation

    The pay rate listed on this post, is what the company reasonably expects to pay for this position. However, individual compensation may vary based on factors including qualifications, skills, competencies, education, and experience.


    Qualifications:

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this Job Description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


    General Qualifications:

    • 18 years of age
    • Reliable transportation
    • Eligible to work in the United States
    • Valid Drivers License

    Language Ability:

    Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate effectively in English.


    Reasoning Ability:

    Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.


    Computer Skills:

    No skills needed.


    Certificates and Licenses:

    Valid State Driver’s License with a verifiable safe vehicle operating record.


    Supervisory Responsibilities:

    This job has no supervisory responsibilities.


    Work Environment:

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may become high at various times. Employees must be willing to wear/utilize company-supplied personal protective equipment (hearing protection) to mitigate their noise exposure.

    Most work is in an outside environment, with exposure to hot and cold temperatures and inclement weather.

    Physical Demands:

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    • Continuously stand and walk for 6-8 hours
    • Repeatedly lift 70 pounds or more:
    • Must be able to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy bags
    • Must be able to bend, stretch, twist, squat, and reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
    • Must be able to lift bags high enough to transport luggage
    • Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
    • Work in inclement weather
    • Be able to work in tight spaces
    • Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms generated by terminal environment
    • 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); color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors); 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).

    PrimeFlight Aviation Services is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at PrimeFlight Aviation Services without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state/province, and local laws.

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