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About the Role

As a Ramp Agent, you’ll be at the heart of our ground operations, ensuring that our guests’ baggage and cargo are loaded, offloaded, and transported with care and precision. You’ll work in a fast-paced, outdoor environment where teamwork, safety, and attention to detail are essential. From processing baggage and cargo to receiving and dispatching aircraft, you’ll help keep our flights running smoothly and on schedule. If you’re ready for a physically active role that makes a real impact, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Safely lift, load, unload, and transport baggage, mail, and cargo to and from aircraft.
Deliver passenger luggage and cargo to designated locations.
Guide incoming and departing aircraft from the gate using hand signals and wing walking procedures.
Service aircraft water and lavatory.
Safely drive and operate ground equipment such as tugs, belt loaders, and tow tractors in areas of congestion.
Operate baggage scanners and computers to ensure baggage is routed accurately to the customer's destination.
Inspect ramp areas adjacent to gate and aircraft for debris and remove/dispose of when found.
Maintain clear communication with flight crews and other ground personnel.
Monitor weather conditions and take appropriate safety measures.
Perform regular equipment inspections and basic maintenance checks.
Comply with all federal, state, municipal, airport authority and carrier safety and security requirements.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

A valid driver's license with a good driving record.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test.
Ability to pass a physical capability test.
Ability to pass a criminal background check.
Ability to obtain & maintain an airport SIDA badge, US Customs seal, and USPS security clearance.
Ability to work any shift, including early mornings, late nights, weekends and Holidays.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds on a frequent basis.
Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, reach and grasp.
Ability to maintain reliable attendance.
Exceptional interpersonal skills with an ability to get along with others.
Understanding and ability to utilize electronic tools to interpret flight schedules and airline flight destination information.
Performing basic mathematical functions (e.g., counting bags, verifying cargo weights).
Ability to give/receive oral instructions in English.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Previous airport experience.
Previous experience working in a physically demanding job.
Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and carry baggage and cargo weighing up to 50 pounds regularly, and occasionally up to 75 pounds or more.
Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, squatting, crawling, and twisting for extended periods (up to 8-hour shifts or more).
Ability to climb stairs/ladders and work in cramped or high places.
Manual dexterity required for handling documents and operating equipment.
Must be able to operate various ground support equipment (GSE) such as tugs, belt loaders, and baggage carts, which requires a valid driver's license and the physical capability to do so safely.
Clear vision (including depth perception and peripheral vision) and hearing are required for monitoring flight information, communication via radio/headsets, and safety compliance in a noisy environment.
The job is performed primarily outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and snow.
The work environment is very noisy, near active aircraft engines and ground support machinery, and may involve exposure to fumes, dust, and other airborne particles.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which may include a criminal background check, drug test, driving record review, employment verification, and other job-related screenings.
Any criminal background check will be conducted after a conditional offer of employment and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Skills

Teamwork
Safety
Attention to detail
Communication
Basic mathematical functions
Operating electronic tools
Operating ground support equipment

Location

North America

Work Type

Full-time
Outdoor

Experience Level

Entry Level

Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

$24.83/hr

Benefits

Free stand-by travel privileges for you and eligible family members
Exclusive travel discounts on hotels, car rentals, & cruises
Comprehensive health benefits program, including medical, dental, & vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Life insurance
Quarterly bonus plan
Education assistance
Holiday pay
Paid time off

About the Company

McGee is reinventing airport and aviation services throughout North America.
Our teams of motivated, high-performing individuals are bringing a scrappy, new, go-getter agility to ground handling and other services.
We are flexible, adaptable, resourceful, collaborative, and inclusive.
Our Values: Safety, Mutual Respect, Service, Accountability, Integrity, Pride.

Equal Opportunity

McGee Air Services does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants are also protected by law.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions absent undue hardship and consistent with applicable law.