Lead Ramp Agent

Overview

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833. Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time‑critical logistics services at over 300 locations in 65 countries, across six continents. But at the heart of our business is our people.

This role is responsible for leading the outbound bag room and the unloading and loading of luggage, freight, and cargo on and off commercial aircraft. The position involves driving and operating small specialized commercial vehicles, and requires heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, and stretching. The role adheres to all standards and procedures, ensuring all work is performed safely and is supported by following established protocols.

• Lead and participate in the movement of cargo and baggage on and off aircraft and transport it between aircraft, outbound bag room, airport terminals, air cargo facilities, and other aircraft.
• Safely and continuously lift/move 70 lbs of cargo and baggage from the outbound bag room, on and off aircraft, and transport between aircraft, airport terminals and air cargo facilities.
• Assist ramp agents in their assigned areas to ensure agents are performing their duties in a professional, safe and efficient manner, according to company/carrier standards.
• Train employees during “on‑the‑job” training and/or airline‑specific training or assign employees to work with an experienced agent.
• Read, interpret and complete aircraft weight and balance load sheets, hazardous material identification labels, aircraft loading manifests, and baggage and cargo routing tags.

You will have a responsibility and duty while at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare of everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs.

As such, the company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our substance misuse policy.

• Prior ramp experience preferable.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be comfortable lifting and moving 70 lbs.
• Must pass drug testing.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Must pass FBI background check and obtain US Customs seal.

Menzies Aviation is a committed equal opportunity employer and encourages applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.