Airport Ramp Agent - CRW - Charleston, WV

The hiring company operates within the aviation sector, specializing in ground handling services at airports. This type of company plays a critical role in ensuring the seamless operation of flights by managing various logistical tasks on the ground. Ground handling encompasses a range of responsibilities such as loading and unloading aircraft, handling baggage and cargo, guiding aircraft, and operating necessary ground equipment. Companies in this niche ensure safety, efficiency, and accuracy in all these activities to facilitate timely departures and arrivals, thus supporting overall airline operations. This company offers a position focused on serving as an Aircraft Ground Service Agent. This role involves a variety of essential duties that ensure customer aircraft are safely managed on the ground. Employees in this position are responsible for loading and unloading customer aircraft, providing guidance and direction to aircraft while on the ground, and ensuring customer baggage, air cargo, and mail are safeguarded from weather-related damage, loss, theft, or any other harm. Handling baggage and freight efficiently is critical, requiring the use of belt loaders, carts, and other machinery safely and competently. The role also requires operating pushback equipment while maintaining constant communication with colleagues, known as Wing Walkers, to ensure safety during aircraft pushback procedures. The successful candidate will also be responsible for accurately recording baggage, freight, mail, and company materials as part of the documentation process. The job entails physically demanding tasks such as lifting, pushing, and pulling heavy loads, sometimes up to 70 pounds or more, frequently involving repetitive movements and working in various physical positions like walking, climbing, bending, or kneeling. The ability to navigate confined or elevated spaces and carry items up and down jetway stairs is essential. Candidates must complete specialized training, including ramp and Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) training to gain airport authority identification and security clearance. The company values safety, professionalism, and communication skills, expecting employees to communicate instructions clearly, whether verbally or via radio equipment. This position is suited for individuals who are physically active, safety-conscious, and capable of working effectively in a high-paced aviation environment. Employment with this company is full-time and typically offers a competitive salary. Beyond the standard compensation, employees benefit from exclusive perks tailored for airline staff, such as flight privileges for themselves and their families, providing additional value and incentives. Other benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, and a robust 401k plan with company matching contributions. Wellness programs and exclusive employee discounts further enhance the compensation package. This career opportunity is particularly attractive for those interested in aviation and ground service operations, providing a stable and rewarding work environment in a vital segment of the airline industry. Candidates must be local residents with a valid in-state driver’s license, able to pass background checks and drug screenings, and have authorization to work in the United States. A high school diploma or GED is required, and one or more years of relevant experience is preferred but not mandatory. Overall, this role offers a challenging and rewarding career path for individuals ready to contribute to the seamless operations of the airline ground services sector.

• Must be a local (in-state) resident
• valid in-state driver’s license
• ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen
• ability to pass up to a 10-year background check
• must be at least 18 years of age
• must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
• must complete ramp and SIDA training to obtain airport authority identification security
• must be able to lift/carry/push/pull and move items of 70 pounds and/or more on a regular basis and repetitively lift weights of 40 to 50 pounds on raised surfaces
• must be able to walk, climb, bend, kneel, crawl, and stoop on a frequent basis and for extended periods
• must be able to work in cramped or high places
• must be able to carry heavy items up and down jet way stairs
• high school diploma or GED