Job description

JFK International Airport

Job Summary

To provide all necessary and required under-wing ground support services as contracted by the customer to include but not be limited to loading and unloading baggage and cargo, marshalling, water and lavatory servicing.

Job Responsibilities

• Marshall aircraft during arrival and departure
• Unload passenger luggage and air cargo, bulk and/or containers/pallets, onto carts and/or dollies
• Unload wheelchairs and child strollers and deliver to designated location
• Provide special handling of luggage/cargo as required/directed
• Deliver passenger luggage to claim area and unload onto conveyor system
• Deliver air cargo to appropriate recipient.
• Drive and/or operate ground support equipment to include tow tractors, tow bars, belt loaders, container loaders, baggage tugs, water/lavatory service trucks, aircraft ground power units, aircraft air start units, air stairs, aircraft de-icing units, baggage carts, cargo dollies and passenger vans.
• Collect and load mail, live animals, wheelchairs and child strollers onto aircraft
• Service aircraft water and lavatories
• Inspect ramp areas adjacent to gate and aircraft for debris and remove/dispose of when found.
• Report all equipment malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor/manager
• Comply with all federal, state, municipal, airport authority and carrier security requirements
• Comply with all Airway standard operating procedures (GOM) and policies
• Ensure all safety and security processes and procedures are complied with at all times
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Competencies

• Previous ramp experience a plus
• Valid driver's license
• Good communication skills
• Must be able to work in inclement weather
• Flexible to work on various shifts (days, evening, nights, weekends, and holidays)
• Excellent Health & Safety awareness
• Lift heavy objects that could reach 70 pounds
• Possess High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Must possess strong organizational and multi tasking skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions
• Flexible work schedule including, evenings, weekends and holidays
• Possess/maintain a valid state driver's license and other FAA/Airport required identification/seals or authorizations
• Must be able to pass SIDA airport and training tests
• Able to proficiently speak, read, and write in English
• Possess basic computer literacy

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Airway is an equal opportunity employer bases its hiring decisions on the business need and the best qualified candidates available and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of any protected category. Candidates who are offered employment may be subject to a criminal record and other background checks as permitted or required by company policy or applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Jamaica, NY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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