Airport Ramp Agent - Lihue

Role Summary

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

• 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, 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. Such duties may be assigned only as the needs of the service require.

• Must be willing and able to work outside in the elements.
• Ability to lift 70lbs 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 (weighing 70+ lbs.), operating heavy machinery near the aircraft, driving tugs, and more.
• 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.

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

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

Starting Rate: USD $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.

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

For more information about Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.

Employees working at an airport or maintenance hangar must obtain an SIDA badge provided by the airport authority and maintain good standing to keep their badge. If an employee does not qualify for or has a SIDA badge pulled, the employee will be terminated.

It is the policy of Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment and to ensure equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and benefits of employment or potential employment. We also prohibit discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT – regulations, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that post‑offer and/or pre‑employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines or a metabolite of these drugs prior to any offer or employment or transfer into a safety‑sensitive position.

Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment.

FLSA Status:
Non‑Exempt |

Employment Type:

Full‑Time |

Requisition Type:
Frontline Regular/Temporary:
Regular |

Location:

Kauai.