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Denali Staffing Group

Load Planner

Lihue, HI · On-site

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This critical role plays a significant part in maintaining aircraft performance, weight limitations, and compliance with safety regulations. The Load Planner collaborates closely with flight crews ...

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Transportation Loader

Seattle, WA

$20.74/hr

The Loader is responsible for catering aircraft and transporting meals/beverage/equipment to assign flights. They are in charge of providing excellent customer airline service. Must have the ability ...

Denali Staffing Group

Load Planner

Lihue, HI · On-site

$30/hr

This critical role plays a significant part in maintaining aircraft performance, weight limitations, and compliance with safety regulations. The Load Planner collaborates closely with flight crews ...

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An Aircraft Loader is responsible for loading and unloading cargo, baggage, and freight onto aircraft safely and efficiently. They ensure weight distribution is balanced and follow strict safety regulations to prevent damage and delays. Aircraft Loaders often use equipment like conveyor belts, forklifts, and baggage carts. Their role is crucial in ensuring timely departures and efficient ground operations at airports.

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To thrive as an Aircraft Loader, you need physical stamina, attention to detail, and an understanding of safety protocols, often accompanied by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with ground handling equipment, basic computer systems for inventory tracking, and certifications such as OSHA or airport operations training are valuable. Effective teamwork, communication skills, and the ability to follow instructions rigorously are key soft skills in this role. These abilities ensure safe, timely, and accurate loading and unloading of aircraft while maintaining operational efficiency and safety standards.

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A typical shift for an Aircraft Loader involves physically handling cargo, luggage, and freight on the tarmac—often in varying weather conditions—and ensuring they are securely loaded onto or unloaded from the aircraft. You'll work closely with ramp agents, supervisors, and flight crews to coordinate timing and meet tight departure schedules. Shifts can be scheduled early in the morning or late at night due to the busy, round-the-clock nature of airports. Teamwork and clear communication are essential throughout each shift to maintain safety and efficiency. You’ll also be expected to follow strict security and operational guidelines each day.
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Airport Aircraft Load Supervisor (Delta) - CLT

Airport Aircraft Load Supervisor (Delta) - CLT

Unifi

Charlotte, NC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

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General information
Job Title
Airport Aircraft Load Supervisor (Delta) - CLT
Date
Friday, April 17, 2026
Entity
Unifi Aviation, LLC
State
North Carolina
City
Charlotte
Base Pay Rate:
$ 20.55
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Exempt or Non-Exempt Position
Non-Exempt
Shift
A.M. shift, P.M. shift
Requirements and Description
Unifi has decades of experience in the aviation services industry. We continue to innovate, adapt, and grow by leaning on our experience and expertise in airline ground services. Our vision is to be the most respected company by providing exceptional experience getting aircraft and passengers to their destination safely.
We are seeking individuals to join our growing team who are passionate, have integrity, and have empathy for how their words and decisions affect our employees, customers, and partners. Join our team and see where the flight benefits take you.
Job Summary:
Responsible for leading a ramp team and marshalling aircraft in and out of gate, loading, unloading and sorting baggage. Also responsible for cleaning the aircraft, restocking items, de-icing aircraft, carrying out inspections, hazard checks. Operate ramp equipment such as stairs and bridges.
Benefits:
  • Flight Privileges: Offered after 30 days for employees and eligible family members!
  • Weekly pay for hourly employees (CA Employees are paid bi-weekly)
  • Full time starts at 30 hours per week!
  • Paid time off (for full-time employees).
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (for full-time employees).
  • 401k for all employees.
  • Exclusive discounts and additional wellness programs.

Job Duties:
  • Lead a team of agents in ramp service duties.
  • Marshal the aircraft on the ramp all arriving, departing and towed aircraft.
  • Perform wing walker duties to protect the aircraft wing from equipment in the path of pushback and de-ice aircraft as required.
  • Load, unload, sort and transfer passenger baggage, airmail, freight and company material in and out of aircraft bins, belt loaders or baggage carts.
  • Operate ramp equipment like bag tugs, belt loaders, aircraft tow tractors, water servicing vehicles, and lavatory servicing vehicles.
  • May be assigned cabin service duties like servicing the aircraft, cleaning lavatories and cabin, restocking supplies, and other items.
  • Monitors and enforces safe working conditions in accordance with regulatory requirements, Unifi policies and safety procedures, and all applicable laws.
  • Promotes and adheres to policies concerning Safety, Anti-Harassment and Equal Employment Opportunity.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill, experience and, capabilities expected for this position.
  • Complete work in a safe and secure manner, following company safety and operational standards
  • Immediately report safety and security incidents as well as potential hazards in line with the Unifi Fair and Just Culture Policy.

Qualifications:
  • High School diploma, GED or equivalent education.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must be able to obtain credentials required as per airport or state or customs requirements.
  • Possess a valid Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • One year of relevant work experience in the aviation or ground handling industry.

Physical requirements:
  • Must be able to frequently lift, greater than 70lbs and constantly lift up to 70 lbs; Constantly push, pull up to 70 lbs; and constantly walk, stand, reach above shoulder, climb, crawl, stoop, squat, kneel, & bend.

Working conditions:
  • Must be able to work in rotating shifts and hours, nights, weekends and holidays, overtime.
  • Must be able and open to work in outside weather conditions which may include severe seasonal elements.

"Unifi 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."

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