Ground Operations Agent
Company: Winner Aviation
Location: Lexington
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
Airline Ground Handler
LEX - Lexington, KY Airport
Reports To: Station Manager
General Purpose of Job: Ground handlers perform loading and
unloading of baggage and freight as well as odd jobs to prepare
planes for flight. This is a part time position servicing
contracted air carrier on the field including scheduled or charter
services. Responsibilities will also include outdoor ground
operations, aircraft cleaning, security, operations and commissary
duties as required.
Benefits:
* Contracted Airline Flight Benefits (Pending Open Enrollment)
* Employee + One Receive Benefits
* Free Bags
* Only Pay Taxes on Flights
* Flexible Hours
* Competitive Wages
Qualifications:
* High school diploma or equivalent
* Must be 18 years or older
* Ability to read and write English
* Basic computer skills and knowledge of general office
equipment
* Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
* Must be able to become qualified to operate all aircraft ground
support equipment.
* Must be physically able to push/pull/lift, unload and maneuver
heavy luggage and/or equipment in excess of 70lbs for extended
periods of time.
* Must be able to work in the airport environment: indoor and
outdoor. Extreme outdoor conditions where extreme temperature
ranges and conditions may be encountered.
* Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including nights,
weekends and holidays.
* Must have authorization to work in the U.S. as defined in the
Immigration Act of 1986.
* Must be able to pass a background check and qualify for all TSA
security clearance requirements.
* Must have a valid Driver's License
* Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
* The ideal candidate must be people oriented, highly motivated
with a positive and friendly attitude.
* Ensure FAA, TSA and airport regulations are followed.
* Enforce safety/security measures and monitors safety sensitive
zones.
* Assist Customers with special needs, i.e., Customers who need
assistance in boarding.
* Load and unload baggage of various weight and dimensions to and
from aircraft and applicable airport baggage areas.
* Marshal aircraft to and from parking on the ramp.
* Must be well groomed and adhere to dress code policy.
* Work in extreme outdoor conditions.
* Ability to push/pull/lift 50 lbs on a continuous basis.
* Ability to work efficiently under time constraints.
* Must be available to work varied hours including nights, weekends
and holidays and must be able to stay late for irregular
operations.
* Other duties as assigned.
* Must have authorization to work in the U.S. as defined in the
Immigrations Act of 1986.
* Able to attend and complete required online and on the job
training.
* Continually think, and communicate, ideas to improve the
operation
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee must be able
to carry 50 pound suitcase from the floor to a height sufficient to
place them in baggage carts and onto loading equipment, and carry a
50 pound suitcase in front of you with both hands for a distance of
up to 25 feet; must have physical dexterity sufficient to perform
repetitive tasks and motions, including bending at the waist and
knees, climbing, balancing, squatting, kneeling, crawling, twisting
and sustaining those positions for extended amounts of time in
aircraft cargo holds and baggage bins. The employee must have
sufficient hearing and vision and ability to safely perform the
essential functions of the position.
Keywords: Winner Aviation, Lexington , Ground Operations Agent, Sales , Lexington, Kentucky
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