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Swissport International

Ramp Agent - Ramp

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An Airfield Operations Specialist ensures the safe takeoff and landing of commercial and military aircraft. Duties include coordination between air-traffic control and maintenance personnel, dispatching, using airfield landing and navigational aids, implementing airfield safety procedures, monitoring and maintaining flight records, and applying knowledge of weather information.

$53,872 / year median in New York

+17% projected growth

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Ramp Agent - Ramp Swissport International • Jamaica, New York •
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Updated 08/28/2026 Job Description Job Summary Are you ready to take flight in a dynamic and fast-paced aviation industry? As a global leader in aviation services, Swissport provides Ground Handling, Cargo Handling, and Passenger Services to over 300 million passengers annually. Our mission is simple - "To provide the aviation industry with consistent and tailor-made solutions around the globe, for a better customer experience." We believe that our people are what differentiates us from our competition. At Swissport, we are driven by our core values of Show You Care, Do the Right Things and Win as a Team, and we are currently seeking dedicated individuals, who align with these values, to join our team at various locations across the globe. Job Summary Ramp agents provide all necessary and required under-wing ground support services as contracted by the customer, including, but not limited to, loading and unloading baggage and cargo, marshalling, water and lavatory servicing. The expected pay rate is $21.25/hr. Your activities 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 Other duties as assigned Your profile Previous ramp experience is a plus Valid drivers license Good communication skills Language 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 (32 kilograms) At Swissport, we believe in diversity, equal opportunity, and the power of our values to drive our success. We are committed to providing a workplace that fosters inclusion and where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Visit our website at www.careers.swissport.com to learn more about Life at Swissport. Join Swissport today and be part of a team that connects the world of aviation! Job and company information not to be copied, shared, scraped, or otherwise disseminated without explicit consent of JSfirm, LLC.