Ramp Agent/Airline Support

Ramp Agent/Airline Support

TALKEETNA

As a Ramp Agent your primary task is to fuel airplanes, clean and disinfect aircraft before each flight, load and unload passengers and maintain the ramp as a safe and operable area.

Ramp Agents are busy helping guests on and off aircraft, snapping pictures, fueling aircraft, washing windows and helping pilots get the aircraft ready for the next flight departure.

When there are no aircraft loads to prepare or airplanes to fuel there are many other tasks to take care of. Yard work, ramp clean up, assisting the mechanics, and washing airplanes to name a few. These are all part of the day in the life of a Ramp Agent.

Guests come from all over the world to climb, backpack and view Denali and the surrounding area. Climbing season is late April – June. The flight to base camp for mountain climbers is a wonderfully unique trip and getting these groups prepared to fly is something Ramp Agents specialize in. You will work with climbing groups who have lots of experience climbing mountains, but most are not familiar with using a small aircraft to get started. Ramp Agents work closely with these groups to weigh and sort gear for their upcoming expedition.

This job is ideal for someone who likes to spend time outdoors and likes a lot of variety in their day. Don’t worry if you haven’t worked a job like this before, we have training for each aspect of the job.

Season: Negotiable - Peak season is May 15 – Sept 15. Some employees start as early as Mid-April through and stay through mid- October.

Hours: 40 hours per week with overtime available depending on demand.

We do our best to keep a set schedule working the same shifts each week, however this may change as need arises through the peak season. Schedules will be discussed during the hiring process.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare ramp for flights in the morning and close ramp after the last flight of the day

• Fuel and clean aircraft

• Weigh and organize gear for backcountry trips

• Grounds keeping of K2 facilities

• Assist and communicate with other departments as required, specifically dispatch, pilots and maintenance

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills

• Friendly and professional attitude

• Good organizational skills

• Time management skills

• Ability to use and maintain a variety of basic outdoor equipment (lawn mowers, etc.)

• Ability to lift up to 75lbs

• Previous experience at an airport or as a Ramp Agent is an asset

• Effective conflict management and decision-making is an asset

• Ability to speak a second language is an asset

• Working knowledge of the facility, services and local area