Ground Operations Crew - Orlando, FL

Ground Operations Crew - Orlando, FL

Attention Military Affiliated Job Seekers - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please follow the next steps.

Position Summary: The Ground Operations Crew loads and unloads customer bags, operates ground service equipment which includes operation of motor vehicles, coordinates the servicing of arriving and departing aircraft, helps prepare aircraft cabin for departure, and assists with ramp service duties including waste disposal and re-servicing of aircraft. The Ground Operations Crew will also assist customers when needed and complies with any ad-hoc requests as needed. Individuals must be comfortable serving customers and proficient in using computers. Crewmembers must be prepared to work outdoors under various weather-related conditions.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Operate ground service equipment which includes motor vehicles, tugs, and elevated de-icing equipment
• Services aircraft by operating ground service equipment (Potable water truck, ground power unit, tug, aircraft pushback, lavatory truck, deicing truck, etc.)
• Tags, lifts, loads and unloads customer bags (in excess of 100 lbs) from baggage compartment of aircraft and baggage system
• Operates external aircraft equipment
• Helps prepare cabin for customer boarding and departure, which can include cleaning of seats, seat pockets, floor, galleys and lavatories
• Assist customers with special needs, e.g. customers who need assistance in boarding
• Guides aircraft to and from aircraft parking locations
• Carry a handheld radio and communicate effectively with proper radio etiquette
• Occasionally assist with loading and unloading mail, small packages and human remains
• Ensure and maintain a safe environment and operation
• Other duties as assigned