About the position
The Airport Ramp Agent (AS) position at Unifi in Palm Springs, CA, is a full-time role that involves a variety of responsibilities centered around the safe and efficient handling of customer aircraft and their associated baggage and cargo. The agent will be tasked with loading and unloading aircraft, ensuring that all baggage, air cargo, and airmail are safeguarded from potential weather-related issues, loss, theft, damage, or destruction. This role requires physical strength and stamina, as agents will frequently lift, load, and transfer items weighing up to 70 pounds, and repetitively handle weights of 40 to 50 pounds on raised surfaces. In addition to physical tasks, the Airport Ramp Agent will operate various motorized equipment, including belt loaders, air start units, lift trucks, and pushback tugs. Maintaining visual contact with Wing Walkers during pushback operations is crucial to ensure safety. The agent will also be responsible for receiving and recording customer baggage, airfreight, and mail, as well as preparing necessary documentation related to these tasks. The position requires effective communication skills, as agents must relay information and instructions clearly, both verbally and via radio equipment. Candidates must be local residents with a valid in-state driver's license and must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and a 10-year background check. The role demands physical agility, including the ability to walk, climb, bend, kneel, crawl, and stoop frequently and for extended periods. Training in ramp and SIDA is required to obtain airport authority identification security. The position offers competitive pay and various benefits, making it an attractive opportunity for those looking to work in the aviation industry.
Responsibilities
- Loads, unloads, services, guides, and directs customer aircraft.
- Safeguards customers' baggage, air cargo, and 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.
- Operates pushback equipment and maintains visual contact with Wing Walkers to ensure the pushback equipment is free 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 deicers; or manually pushes and pulls push carts and containers.
- Completes paperwork and forms connected with work assignments pertaining to procedures and enters into the company's information system as required.
- Performs other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities expected for this position.
Requirements
- 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 ramp and SIDA training to obtain airport authority identification security.
- 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.
- High school diploma or GED.
Nice-to-haves
- One+ year of relevant experience.
Benefits
- Flight Benefits - exclusive travel privileges for yourself and your family
- Competitive pay with daily access to earned wages
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k with 3% company match contribution when you contribute 9% to your retirement plan after 30 days for full-time employees
- Exclusive discounts and additional wellness programs
