Hourly Ramp Agent Jobs in Seattle, WA (NOW HIRING)

Are you ready to take flight in a dynamic and fast-paced aviation industry? As a global leader in aviation services, Swissport provides Ground Handling, Cargo Handling, and Passenger Services to over 300 million passengers annually. Our mission is simple – “To provide the aviation industry with consistent and tailor-made solutions around the globe, for a better customer experience.”  

We believe that our people are what differentiates us from our competition. At Swissport, we are driven by our core values of Show You Care, Do the Right Things and Win as a Team, and we are currently seeking dedicated individuals, who align with these values, to join our team at various locations across the globe. 

Job summary

Passenger Service Agent provides all required passenger/customer services as contracted by the customer to include, but not be limited to, reservations, ticketing, baggage processing, terminal/gate check-in, jet way operation, greeting arriving passengers, handling of VIPs, providing special passenger assistance, handling customer complaints and other duties as assigned. 

The expected pay rate is $21.50 - $24.00/. Full-time employees are offered a range of health and wellness benefits as well as 401(k) with company match paid vacation time, sick time, and company paid holidays. 

Your activities 

• Inspect and verify passenger documentation
• Support communication between flight crews, airport staff and Tokyo operations
• Handle paperwork, crew transport arrangements
• Assist with aircraft loading and make sure weight and safety rules are followed
• Issue boarding passes and reschedule passengers affected by flight interruptions or cancellations
• Keep all technical documents updated and follow airline and safety regulations
• Prepare flight paperwork for crew including flight plans, weather report, etc
• Record and maintain logs and reports of dispatch information
• Manage passenger baggage processing including handling and fee calculation if applicable
• Prioritized tasks and manage the turnaround of aircraft from arrival to departure
• Communicates aircraft fuel and MEL/CDL between the flight crew and maintenance
• Take necessary actions using company systems or radio
• Assist passengers as needed through arrival and check in processes including support for passengers with special needs such as unaccompanied minors (UM), VIP passengers and passengers needing wheelchair assistance
• Direct passengers through Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine, as required
• Make public address announcements as required
• Assist Ramp Service Agents to ensure that wheelchairs, strollers and gate checked bags (cleared through security) are made available for loading upon departure and delivery to passengers upon arrival
• Comply with all federal, state, municipal, airport authority and carrier security requirements and Swissport SOPs and policies
• Operate equipment to include the jet way, computer keyboards, and carrier specific reservation/ ticketing software
• Produce all required, work-related documentation
• Other duties as assigned 

Your profile

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Must have Enhanced ID to receive an airport badge at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
• Flight dispatch experienced
• Load controller experienced
• Current pilot trainees or graduates
• Passionate about customer service and must have relevant work experience
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in country specific language
• Additional languages desirable
• Commitment to continuous improvement
• Self motivated and able to work independently
• Attentive to detail and numerate
• Ability to follow processes and procedures and apply flexible approach when required
• Must be able to type and learn airline specific computer reservation/ ticketing software
• Willingness to work in inclement weather

What we offer

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

At Swissport, we believe in diversity, equal opportunity, and the power of our values to drive our success. We are committed to providing a workplace that fosters inclusion and where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. 

Visit our website at https://careers.swissport.com to learn more about Life at Swissport. 

Join Swissport today and be part of a team that connects the world of aviation!