Airport Ramp Agent

General information

Job Title Airport Ramp Agent- Part Time Delta -DSM Date Thursday, August 20, 2026 Entity Unifi Aviation, LLC State Iowa City Des Moines Base Pay Rate: $ 15.76 Full/Part Time Part Time Exempt or Non-Exempt Position Non-Exempt Shift A.M. shift, P.M. shift Part Time Days Days of the week Shift Shift Start Time Monday, Tuesday, Sunday A.M. shift 04:00am Monday, Tuesday, Sunday A.M. shift 09:00am

Requirements and Description

Responsibilities 

• Loads, unloads, services, guides, and directs customer aircraft. 
• Safeguards customers' baggage, air cargo, airmail from weather, loss, theft, damage and/or destruction. 
• Lifts, loads/unloads, sorts and transfers passenger baggage, airmail, freight and company material in and out of aircraft bins, belt loader or baggage carts in a safe manner. 
• Operate pushback equipment and maintains visual contact with Wing Walkers to ensure the pushback equipment is free of any danger.
• Receives and records Customer baggage, airfreight, mail and company materials as required. 
• Picks up, delivers, and transports cargo and baggage to and from aircraft and prepares records in connection with these responsibilities. 
• Operates and/or drives motorized equipment, such as belt loaders, air start units, lift trucks, push back tugs, bag cart, lavatory cart, and deicers; or manually push and pull push carts and containers. 
• Completes paperwork and forms connected with work assignments pertaining to procedures and enter into Company's information system as required. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities expected for this position. 

Qualifications 

• 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. 
• Preferrd Qualifications - One+ year of relevant experience. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Able to communicate information and instructions verbally and/or via radio equipment. 
• Able to communicate effectively in a professional manner.

Benefits

• Flight Benefits - exclusive travel privileges for yourself and your family
• Competitive pay with daily access to earned wages
• Paid holidays and Paid time off
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k with 3% company match contribution when you contribute 9% to your retirement plan after 30 days for full-time employees
• Exclusive Discounts and Additional Wellness programs

" 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."