AGI
Ground Ramp Agent
Mascoutah, IL · Part-time
No sponsorship$40k-$50kDetected 6 days ago
Outbound SalesCommunicationProblem SolvingTime Management
About the role
- Job Description: Job Description: Do you enjoy working outdoors in a fast-paced, safety-obsessed aviation environment?
- Alliance Ground International (AGI) is one of the largest independently owned ground handling companies providing services to 100+ airlines in 61 airports across the U.S. and Canada.
- Our Ground division has a strong reputation in aviation ground services.
Responsibilities
- Operate heavy equipment such as pushback equipment and maintain visual contact with Wing Walkers to ensure the equipment is free of any danger.
- Operate and/or drive motorized equipment, such as belt loaders, air start units, lift trucks, push back tugs, bag cart, lavatory cart, and deicers; or manually push and pull push carts and containers.
- Pick up, deliver, and transport cargo and baggage to and from aircraft, which could include wheelchairs, strollers, live animals, and other vital property of passengers, and prepare records in connection with these responsibilities.
- Cooperate with their manager / supervisor to allow them to perform or comply with any legal requirements imposed on the company.
- As a Ramp Agent, you will be essential in ensuring that flights run on time by providing efficient ground support services.
Requirements
- Must be able to carry heavy items up and down narrow jetway stairs.
- 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 be alerted to moving vehicles or aircraft and use radio equipment to communicate with crew and airport authorities.
- Must be able to work outside in all types of weather, around jet and machinery noises.
- Be at least 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma, GED, or work experience equivalent.
- If required by customer or role access, be able to secure a Customs Seal through the respective governing agency.
- Receive and record customer baggage, air freight, mail, and company materials as required.
- Complete paperwork and forms connected with work assignments pertaining to procedures and enter data into company's information system as required.
- Complete all training when required by company, airport governing authority, or customer when required.
- Possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- If work location is in the United States, must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986. If work location is in Canada, must have authorization to work in Canada as defined by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) of 2001.
- Must complete ramp and SIDA training to obtain airport authority identification security.
- Preferred Qualifications - One+ year of relevant experience.
- AGI offers a comprehensive benefit package for all employees, including paid vacation and medical / dental / vision for full-time qualified employees as well as medical coverage for part time employees. AGI also provides free uniforms and free on-the-job training to all employees. Additional benefits include company-matched 401(k) program, company-paid employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance, and travel discounts on car rentals, hotels, and cruises to name a few.
- The successful AGI team member brings their "A" game every day with energy and enthusiasm, respect for their team, and the highest regard for safety!
- Alliance Ground International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. AGI 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.
Skills
- Ramp agents may be required to calculate weight and balance calculations for planes.
- Ramp agents may be required to use computer systems to track cargo and baggage.
- Ramp agents may be called upon to troubleshoot issues during loading and unloading.
- Computer
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Problem-solving skills: Ramp agents may be called upon to troubleshoot issues during loading and unloading.
Compensation
- $40k-$50k
Benefits
- Clean aircraft passenger cabins between flights and stock aircraft with needed supplies.
- Be willing to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Take reasonable care for the health, wellbeing, safety, and security of themselves and of others who may be affected by their actions or omissions while at work.
- Not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided by the company in the interests of health, wellbeing, safety, security or welfare reasons.
- Inform their manager / supervisor of any work situation, equipment, or activity that represents a serious or immediate danger to health, wellbeing, safety, and security.
- Carry out work in accordance with information and training provided and any specific health, wellbeing, safety, and security rules or procedures.
- Fully understand AGI Health & Safety and Security policies.
Company info
- Follow company procedures and protocols to ensure we are always operating in a safe and responsible manner.
- We are the home to over 12,000 team members supporting over 1.5B Kilos and over 400K departures.
- We are committed to providing the highest quality service and continuing our outstanding safety track record.
Visa & Work Authorization
- l opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or veteran status
This listing is sourced directly from AGI's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.