Ramp Agent/Ground Service Agent, JFK Airport : Terminal 7

About Us

Airway LLC. has been a leader in the aviation service industry since 1952. Headquartered in Rockville Centre, New York, Airway, currently operates at 13 US airports and serves over 90 aviation related customers. We specialize in a wide range of aviation services such as Aircraft Ground Handling, Aircraft Cabin Appearance, Custodial Services, Building/Facility Maintenance and Hospitality Services. Airway has and is a trusted partner for airlines, terminal operators and airport authorities across the northeast and currently employs over than 2,000 professionals.

Activities:

  • Drive and/or operate ground support equipment to include tow tractors, tow bars, belt loaders, lower deck loaders, baggage carts, water/lavatory service trucks, cargo dollies, air starts, aircraft air stairs, ground power units.
  • Marshall/wing walk aircraft during arrival and departure
  • Maintain safety and security on the ramp
  • Communicate effectively with ground personnel and flight crews
  • Provide special handling of luggage/cargo as required/directed
  • Report all equipment malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor/manager
  • Load and Unload mail, live animals, wheelchairs and infant strollers onto aircraft.
  • Deliver passenger luggage to baggage claim area and load onto conveyor system
  • Comply with all federal, state, airport authority, air carrier and/or company requirements
  • Safely load baggage into containers for transportation on containerized aircraft
  • Read and interpret aircraft load sheets, checked baggage tags and cargo labels
  • Additional tasks as assigned

 

Requirements:

  • Ability to obtain FAA/Airport required identification, seals and/or authorizations
  • Must be able to pass SIDA and job-related training tests in English
  • Valid driver’s license with safe driving record
  • Good communication skills
  • Flexible work hours (day, evening, night, weekends and holidays)
  • Ability to lift heavy objects which may reach up to 70 lbs.
  • Ability to stand, bend, stoop, walk, crawl, push and/or pull for extended periods of time
  • Ability to work in inclement weather
  • Basic computer literacy

Pay Rate

 $19.75

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