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| Aspect | Ground Service Ramp Agent | Baggage Handler |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | High school diploma, safety training, sometimes certifications | High school diploma, safety training |
| Work Environment | Airport tarmac, aircraft, ground support areas | Airport baggage claim, tarmac, baggage handling areas |
| Employer & Industry | Airlines, ground service companies | Airlines, baggage handling companies |
| Job Responsibilities | Loading/unloading luggage, aircraft servicing, safety checks | Handling, sorting, and transporting baggage |
Both roles are essential in airport operations, often working together to ensure luggage is safely loaded and unloaded. While Ground Service Ramp Agents have broader responsibilities including aircraft servicing, Baggage Handlers focus specifically on managing passenger luggage. Both jobs require safety training and are performed in similar airport environments, making them closely related but distinct in scope.
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$16 - $17/hr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO
Posted 3 days ago
Million Air rating
5.8
Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
46th of 64 rated aviation services
Job description
Do you enjoy working outdoors in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? Want to work in the aviation services industry with private jets? Is the customer #1 in you? Interested in a complete benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, along with competitive pay?
Then you will love being a valued part of our award-winning team! The Line Service Professional plays a vital role to our daily operations and will provide an elite level of customer service to crew and passengers on the ground by fueling and positioning aircraft, assisting with luggage and effectively communicating on the radio with customer service representatives.
Celebrating our passion for aviation and providing extraordinary customer experiences, Million Air services private aircraft as well as military and commercial aircraft. We thrive in a team environment to live our motto of " We are Ladies and Gentlemen, serving Ladies and Gentlemen." We are seeking extremely talented employees to contribute to Million Air's vision to be the premier, worldwide, industry leading aviation service provider.
Requirements:Responsibilities and Duties of the Line Service Professional
- Greet passengers and crewmembers upon arrival
- Coordinate with coworkers, clients and vendors to provide ground services for general aviation aircraft, such as fueling, lavatory, ground power and potable water services, delivering catering
- Marshalling, towing and positioning aircraft on the ramp and in hangars.
- Fuel movement- quality control, disposal, and paperwork
- Daily check and upkeep of crew cars and vehicles
- Maintain safe, clean and secure ramps and operations
- Drive a shuttle vehicle with passengers
- Monthly crew meetings
- Annual re-current training
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Competencies
- Customer focus-naturally outgoing/extroverted
- Communicate with customers and employees in person, on phone, and through radio communications
- Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and be insurable by our insurance company (Requires clean driving record)
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft office products
- Basic mathematical knowledge
- Bi-lingual preferred
Pay
$16.00 – $17.00 / per hour
Benefits
Our comprehensive package includes a matching 401k program, Paid Time Off (PTO), and Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage. We value your hard work and offer performance-based bonuses. We provide hourly rate increases after 3 months and 6 months, available overtime, and meal discounts.
Reporting Relationship
This position reports to the Line Service Manager
Work Environment
This position works outside in all types of weather conditions and direct contact with both moving and non-moving aircraft. This position may be exposed to hazardous noise levels, chemicals, fumes, and machinery.
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, to include but not limited to:
- Must be able to lift 75 pounds
- Possible exposure to hazardous noise levels, chemicals, fumes, and machinery
- Outside work in all types of weather conditions
- Position may require bending, lifting, walking, stooping, squatting, gripping, and climbing a ladder
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a non-exempt position
This position includes shift work which requires working evenings and weekends, and on scheduled company holidays.
Travel
No travel is expected for this position.
Education, Experience, and Eligibility Qualifications
- Customer service experience in the service industry preferred
- Prior aircraft ground handling experience a plus
- High School Diploma
- Entry level position
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Acceptable driving record
- Ability to pass a background check
- Zero tolerance drug free employer includes pre-employment and random screening
AAP/EEO Statement
Million Air is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, Responsibilities, and activities may change at any time without notice.
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About Million Air
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Industry
Aviation
Company size
501 - 1,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Houston, TX, US
Year founded
1984