Silver Airways is hiring Part-time Ramp Agents at our Ft. Lauderdale station. As a Ramp Agent, you will be the face of our company by providing our customers a positive impression and travel experience by delivering top-notch service and assistance by ensuring safe, secure, and timely baggage delivery to and from the terminal and the aircraft. This is a Part-time position at Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
Day to Day Responsibilities
- Marshaling aircraft into parking positions
- Unloading baggage and delivering it to baggage claim area, loading luggage onto departing flights
- Assisting special needs passengers, loading and unloading carry-on bags, cleaning aircraft cabins, servicing aircraft lavatories
- Connecting and disconnecting external power generators to the aircraft, boarding catering supplies, performing security functions, preparing aircraft weight and balance paperwork
- Coordinating with pilots, airline dispatch office, and the customer service department
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Must be able to work any shift in a 24-hour period, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Must be extremely flexible; willing and able to prioritize Silver work schedule
- Must be able to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
- Must have professional appearance
- Excellent attendance and punctuality required
- Valid Driver’s License Required · US Passport or Equivalent Required
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer without sponsorship
- Must be able to pass a Drug and Alcohol Screen, FBI Fingerprint, & Criminal History check
Education and Experience
- 1 – 3 years previous experience and safety awareness or training required
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to lift/pull/push up to 70 pounds repeatedly
- MUST be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident to qualify for this position
- Must be at least 18 years old to be considered for this position
- Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and stoop repeatedly
- Working Conditions: Silver Airways flies in all weather conditions and Ramp Agents are required at times to work during freezing cold, rain, and extremely warm temperatures
Silver Airways offers travel benefits with our airline and more!
Silver Airways is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to treating all team members in a fair and equitable manner in all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to: recruitment, selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline and performance management, and termination. Silver Airways prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation that is based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, ancestry or genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy or childbirth-related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The expectation to treat all team members in manner that is inclusive and free of discrimination is universal. It applies to our leaders, managers, supervisors, team members, vendors, consultants and contractors. EOE/VETERANS/DISABLED