- Employment type
- Part-time
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Apply by
- Oct 26, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
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Expired Oct 26, 2026
Original job posting
Ramp agents provide under-wing ground support services including loading and unloading baggage and cargo. They are also responsible for marshaling aircraft and operating various ground support equipment.
Job details
About us 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, marshaling, water, and lavatory servicing. 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 them to the designated location Provide special handling of luggage/cargo as required/directed Deliver passenger luggage to the claim area and unload it onto the conveyor system Deliver air cargo to the appropriate recipient Drive and/or operate ground support equipment including 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 the gate and aircraft for debris and remove/dispose of it 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 driver's license Good English communication skills Must be able to work in inclement weather Flexible to work on various shifts (days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays) Excellent Health & Safety Awareness Lift heavy objects that could reach 70 pounds (32 kilograms) What we offer Competitive pay Paid training Group benefits (Insurance, RRSPs, etc.) Free parking Uniform 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! #P1
What you’ll do
Ramp agents provide under-wing ground support services including loading and unloading baggage and cargo. They are also responsible for marshaling aircraft and operating various ground support equipment.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and have good English communication skills. The role requires the ability to lift heavy objects up to 70 pounds and work in various weather conditions.
Benefits
- Paid training
- Insurance
- RRSPs
- Free parking
- Uniform
Listed skills
- Safety awareness · Preferred
- Communication · Preferred
- Physical stamina · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Ground support
- Aircraft marshaling
- Cargo handling
- Baggage handling
- Equipment operation
- Safety awareness
- Communication
- Physical stamina
- De-icing
- Ramp operations
- Dollies
- Cargo Handling
- Support Services
- Valid Driver's License
- Customer Service
- Conveyor Systems
- English Language
- Palletizing
- Security Requirements Analysis
- Loading And Unloading
Job areas
- Transportation
- Logistics
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