Job Information
PrimeFlight Aviation Services Ramp Supervisor in Mcallen, Texas
Description
INTRODUCTION
Interested in working in aviation? Are you looking for a job with stability and growth opportunities? If you are looking for a career with growth potential and work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, we want to speak to you.
WHY WORK FOR PRIMEFLIGHT?
We are committed to being a leading provider of commercial services within the aviation industry
Our teams focus on maintaining a positive working environment and treating all team members with respect
With more than 100 locations across the world, we offer opportunities for career progression and travel across our network
Employees can take advantage of our competitive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) match
Enjoy paid time off, paid holidays, and a competitive pay scale
ABOUT US
We perform a wide range of airport support services globally with almost 300 locations on behalf of commercial airlines. To learn more about what we do, visit www.primeflight.com .
Essential Functions:
As a valued member of the PrimeFlight team, you will work closely with the Station Manager to supervise the team while providing prompt, safe, and efficient ground-handling service to our airline clients and their passengers. You will work around various aircraft types with a focus on safety and attention to detail, completing various aspects of ramp service functions. You will:
Work in various weather conditions, including rain, snow, and heat
Set schedules to ensure adequate coverage of all work areas
Communicate regularly with the PrimeFlight Station Management about staffing, scheduling, and procedures
Recruit, coach, counsel, and participate in disciplining hourly employees
Monitor workers to ensure a safe working environment and verify that PrimeFlight regulations are followed
Establish procedures to maximize worker efficiency and quality control
Have attention to detail
Able to supervise workers, maintain sign-in sheets, and participate in disciplinary procedures
Guide inbound/outbound airplanes to and from the gate without damage or injury
Safely lift, load, unload, and transport baggage, mail, and cargo to and from the aircraft and airport
Protect baggage and other equipment from damage, loss, and weather conditions
Drive and operate heavy ground equipment, such as tugs, cargo carts, service trucks, and belt loaders
Assist with record-keeping and documentation to ensure the correct routing of baggage
Maintain area cleanliness
Periodically check the ground equipment for functionality
Demonstrate regular, predictable attendance at the job location
Exceed PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards
Carry out other duties as assigned
Competency:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Problem-Solving, Customer Service, Interpersonal, and Oral Communication.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this Job Description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
General Qualifications:
18 years of age
Reliable transportation
Eligible to work in the United States
Valid Driver’s License
Prior Aviation/Ramp Experience
Compensation:
The pay rate listed on this post is what the company reasonably expects to pay for this position. However, individual compensation may vary based on factors including qualifications, skills, competencies, education, and experience.
Education/Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Language Ability:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate effectively in English.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Efficient, immediate problem-solving capabilities.
Computer Skills:
Computer, tablet, or smartphone ability.
Certificates and Licenses:
Valid State Driver’s License with a verifiable safe vehicle operating record.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise shifts and workers as directed by the Station Management.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may become high at various times. The employee must be willing to wear/utilize company-supplied personal protective equipment (hearing protection) to mitigate their noise exposure.
Most work is in an outside environment, with exposure to hot and cold temperatures and inclement weather.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Continuously stand and walk for 6-8 hours
Be able to lift 75 pounds
Must be able to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy bags
Must be able to bend, stretch, twist, squat, and reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
Must be able to lift bags high enough to transport luggage
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
Be able to work in tight spaces
Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms generated by the terminal environment
Specific vision abilities required for this job include: Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors); peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point); depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
PrimeFlight Aviation Services is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at PrimeFlight Aviation Services without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state/province, and local laws.