Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $20.00 - $26.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Flexible Schedule
Career development opportunities
Job Description
GAT Airline Ground Support is a leading aviation services company dedicated to providing comprehensive ground handling support to airlines across various airports. As a full-service aviation ground support provider, GAT specializes in a wide range of essential services including aircraft fueling, baggage handling, ramp services, and passenger assistance. Renowned for its commitment to safety, operational excellence, and client satisfaction, GAT serves as a critical partner for airlines, ensuring smooth, efficient, and on-time operations. The company fosters a culture of professionalism and continuous improvement, offering dynamic career opportunities for individuals passionate about the aviation industry. GAT operates with a focus on... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must possess computer experience (6+ months) and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Ability to navigate electronic devices (computers, fax machines, printers, timeclock, etc)
- A proven track record in supervising a business unit
- Experience in operational planning and resource allocation
- A working knowledge of GSE maintenance issues
- Experience and understanding of the commercial issues in aviation
- Must have a high School diploma, GED
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Capable of processing information in a timely manner
- Must have and maintain a valid Driver's License
- Able to proficiently speak, read, and write in English
- Basic computer literacy
- Previous ramp or airline experience
- Must successfully complete all training requirements and maintain certifications throughout employment
- Must clear a FBI fingerprint background check
- Must be physically fit to perform duties of the job including but not limited to standing, lifting, bending, pushing, and pulling for extended periods of time
- Capable of repetitively lifting up to 70 pounds in confined spaces and repetitively
- Must be physically fit to perform the duties of the job
- Willing to work outside in all types of weather conditions with exposure to loud noises
- Must be able and flexible to work variable shifts, weekends, and holiday specific shifts to be determined
- Must be able to work extended hours on short notice during non-routine operations
Job Qualifications
- Must have a high School diploma, GED
- Previous ramp or airline experience
- A proven track record in supervising a business unit
- Experience in operational planning and resource allocation
- A working knowledge of GSE maintenance issues
- Experience and understanding of the commercial issues in aviation
- Basic computer literacy
- Ability to proficiently speak, read, and write in English
Job Duties
- Establishing shift assignments for both fulltime and part-time employees
- Complies with Department of Transportation Regulation and ensures Charter and Screening staff is in compliance
- Monitoring and responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of all airline ground support equipment
- Reporting discrepancies that may exist both functional and mechanical on the ground support equipment
- Coordinating between each assigned carrier to ensure that service for cargo and baggage meet the needs of the carrier to ensure on time schedules are met
- Responsible for equipment and ensuring its safe and efficient operating status
- Conferring with other supervisors and managers to coordinate activities with other departments
- Determining manpower requirements
- ensuring disciplinary procedures are conducted in a fair, timely, and consistent manner
- Ability to comply with attendance/tardiness standards
- Able to perform under pressure and within fixed time constraints
- Ensures necessary ground equipment is available in the ramp area and bag room for upcoming flights
- Read and interpret aircraft weight and balance loading instructions, hazardous materials identification labels, aircraft loading manifest, and baggage routing tags
- Follows and complies with all federal, state, municipal, airport authority, and carrier rules and regulations
- Provide security and protection of air travelers
- Responsible for identifying dangerous objects in baggage or on passengers and preventing those objects from being transported onto aircraft
- Duties include (but are not limited to) aircraft searches, passenger screening, baggage screening, and/or all
- Ensure crews are being briefed before flights on positions to take and how flight will work
- Perform aviation screening and supervisor employees performing aviation screening
- Other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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