Ramp Lead PVD Airport

SUMMARY OVERVIEW

The Ramp Lead is responsible for overseeing and coordinating activities on the airport ramp to ensure the efficient and safe handling of aircraft and ground services. This role involves coordinating with a team of ramp personnel handling the loading and unloading of baggage and cargo and ensuring adherence to safety and operational procedures. The Ramp Lead will communicate with flight crews ground staff and operations control to facilitate timely aircraft turnarounds.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Guide inbound/outbound aircraft to and from gate without damage or injuryâ
• Communicate effectively with flight crews ground staff and operations control to ensure timely aircraft turnarounds
• Conduct regular inspections of the ramp area and equipment to maintain safety standards
• Respond to operational challenges and troubleshoot issues as they arise
• Train and mentor ramp staff on best practices and safety protocols
• Maintain accurate records of ramp activities and incidents
• Ensure compliance with all DOT regulations as required and guidelines including overseeing the safe and legal operation of airport vehicles equipment and personnel involved in airside and landside operationsâ
• Safely lift unload load and transport baggage mail and cargo to and from aircraft and airportâ
• Protect baggage and other equipment from damage loss and weather conditionsâ
• Ability to drive and operate heavy ground equipment such as tugs cargo carts service trucks and belt loadersâ
• Assist in record keeping and documentation to ensure correct routing of baggageâ
• Use of personal protective equipment including hearing protectionâ
• Maintain area cleanlinessâ
• Execute daily quality control checks on equipmentâ
• Exemplify PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS

• 18 years of age or older
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.
• Must hold a valid drivers license.
• Communicate effectively in English (reading writing speaking)
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in ramp operations or a similar role in the aviation industry
• Ability to access and interpret information in print and electronically including the use of electronic devices including IPads/Tablets Computers and Mobile Devices
• Effectively communicate with colleagues and clients both in-person and through electronic means
• Eligibility to acquire needed credentials and clearances (FAA RAIC TSA Port Authority U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal- as applicable).
• Airlines are 24/7 so we need our team members to be flexible to work various shifts including nights weekends and holidays

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the work environment knowledge skill and/or ability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/WORKING CONDITIONS MAY INCLUDE:

• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds
• Prolonged standing and walking in an indoor/outdoor environment as applicable
• May need to reach with arms and grasp with hands
• May need to push pull
• May need to bend stretch squat kneel
• Exposure to moderate and at times high noise levels
• Exposure to outdoor elements
• Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms
• Tasks may involve repetitive motions of the arms wrists hands and/or fingers
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include: Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point); depth perception (three-dimensional vision ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

The pay rate listed on this post is what the company reasonably expects to pay for this position. However individual compensation may vary based on factors including qualifications skills competencies education and experience.

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