Airport Ramp Lead Agent
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Transportation
Airport Staff & Aviation Operations, Transportation Logistics
Job Overview
People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.
Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time‑critical logistics services at over 300 locations in 65 countries across 6 continents.
But at the heart of our business is our people.
Role PurposeAs a Lead Ramp Agent, you will supervise the outbound bag room and the unloading and loading of luggage, freight, and cargo on and off commercial aircraft. You will drive and operate small specialized commercial vehicles. The position requires heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, and stretching.
What You Will Be Doing- Lead and participate in the movement of cargo and baggage on and off aircraft and transport it between aircraft, outbound bag room, airport terminals, air cargo facilities, and other aircraft.
- Read, interpret and complete aircraft weight and balance load sheets, hazardous material identification labels, aircraft loading manifests, and baggage and cargo routing tags.
- Ensure safe receipt and dispatch of assigned flights, including load integrity and safety compliance.
- Assist Ramp Agents in their assigned areas to ensure they perform duties in a professional, safe, and efficient manner according to company/carrier standards.
- Train employees during on‑the‑job training and/or airline‑specific training or assign employees to work with experienced agents.
- Perform other duties that may be assigned.
- Prior ramp/airline experience required.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Possess and maintain a valid U.S. driver's license.
- Pass all pre‑employment testing including a drug screen, FBI background, and employment history.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently.
- Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts, including weekends and holidays.
- Starting at $22.50 per hour
- Advancement opportunities
- Frontier Airlines flight benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation
- 401(k) savings plan
- Employee assistance program
- Pet discount coverage and pet insurance plan
- Uniform provided
- $40.00 monthly bus/train voucher or free airport parking
You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety, and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety, and welfare of everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs.
As such, the company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly work in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, high voltages, and high hydraulic/pneumatic pressures.
The employee is also frequently exposed to very loud noise levels, fumes or airborne particles, and hazardous substances, materials, or waste. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places.
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls;
reach with arms, climb or balance; and talk or hear. Other tasks include digging and shoveling, such as snow removal around equipment and office. The employee may also engage in debris removal which involves lifting, bending, and stooping. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 70 lbs.
Mid‑Senior level
Employment TypeFull‑time
Job FunctionManagement and Manufacturing
IndustriesAirlines and Aviation
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