Airport Ramp Agent - Kahului - Part-Time

Position: Airport Ramp Agent - Kahului - Part-Time (5k Sign-On Bonus)

Role Summary

The Ramp Agent is responsible for loading and offloading guests’ baggage, ensuring they are accounted for and well taken care of. They also look out for the safety and well‑being of each other, while ensuring flights arrive and depart on time. This is a union‑represented position.

Key Duties

• Loading, stowing and unloading of all cargo and baggage in accordance with flight loading plans.
• Pick‑up and delivery of all cargo, including mail, express, baggage, freight Company material, commissary supplies.
• Preparation, reporting and accounting of necessary documents relating to work performed.
• Cleaning of aircraft baggage pits and immediate work areas.
• Operation of automotive equipment in connection with the above duties, and only after proper training.
• Insert and remove chocks and safety lines.
• When mechanical personnel are not immediately available for the assignment, may receive and dispatch aircraft.
• May also be required to perform the duties of Cleaners, limited to cleaning of offices in surrounding areas and aircraft, as needed.

Job‑Specific Experience, Education & Skills Required

• Must be willing and able to work outside in the elements.
• Ability to lift 70 lbs throughout your shift.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, reach and grasp.
• Must be willing and able to work in confined spaces on knees/elbows, lifting baggage overhead frequently (70+ lbs.), operating heavy machinery near the aircraft, driving tugs, etc.
• Must have a valid unexpired driver’s license issued by a US state, a US territory or the District of Columbia.
• Flexible to work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to obtain USPS Mail Handling Certification.
• Ability to obtain airport security clearance.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred

• Airport ramp experience.
• Physical labor experience and/or working in a warehouse environment.

Leadership Expectations

Embody values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind‑hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.

Compensation

Starting rate: $19.82/hr sign‑on bonus available to external candidates only: $2,500 paid out at 60 days, $2,500 paid out at 6 months.

Benefits

• Free standby travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air.
• Comprehensive wellness programs including medical, dental and vision benefits.
• Generous 401(k) match program.
• Annual bonus plans.
• Generous holiday and paid time off.

Additional

Job Requirements

• Employees will be required to obtain a SIDA badge provided by the airport authority and maintain good standing to keep the badge; failure will result in termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and ensure equal opportunity in all terms. They prohibit discrimination and harassment on basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other protected categories. All applicants and employees are treated without regard to they are protected.

They have an EEO Compliance Program under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the VEVRAA. All personnel actions and employment activities will be administered without regard to protected categories.

Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air are regulated by the DOT; all applicants may be subject to pre‑employment drug testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, PCP and amphetamines. Failure to submit to testing or positive results will render the applicant ineligible and lead to withdrawal of offer.

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