Ramp Supervisor

NYSYR - XU, 1000 Col. Eileen Collins Blvd, Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Posted Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:00 AM

GAT is seeking dynamic individuals to join its team of aviation professionals.

Classification: Full Time, Non-Exempt

• Establishing shift assignments for both fulltime and part-time employees;
• Monitoring and responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of all airline ground support equipment
• Reporting discrepancies that may exist both functional and mechanical on the ground support equipment;
• Coordinating between each assigned carrier to ensure that service for cargo and baggage meets the needs of the carrier to ensure on-time schedules are met
• Responsible for equipment and ensuring its safe and efficient operating status;
• Conferring with other supervisors and managers to coordinate activities with other departments;
• Determining manpower requirements; ensuring disciplinary procedures are conducted in a fair, timely, and consistent manner;
• Ability to comply with attendance/tardiness standards.
• Able to perform under pressure and within fixed time constraints
• Ensures necessary ground equipment is available in the ramp area and bag room for upcoming flights
• Read and interpret aircraft weight and balance loading instructions, hazardous materials identification labels, aircraft loading manifest, and baggage routing tags
• Follows and complies with all federal, state, municipal, airport authority, and carrier rules and regulations
• Ensure crews are being briefed before flights on positions to take and how flight will work
• Other duties as assigned

• Must possess computer experience (6+ months) and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to navigate electronic devices (computers, fax machines, printers, timeclock, etc).
• A proven track record in supervising a business unit.
• Experience in operational planning and resource allocation.
• Working knowledge of GSE maintenance issues.
• Experience and understanding of commercial issues in aviation.
• Must have a High School diploma, GED
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Capable of processing information in a timely manner
• Must have and maintain a Valid Driver's License
• Able to proficiently speak, read, and write in English
• Basic computer literacy
• Previous ramp or airline experience
• Must successfully complete all training requirements and maintain certifications throughout employment
• Must clear an FBI fingerprint background check

• Must be physically fit to perform duties of the job including but not limited to standing, lifting, bending, pushing, and pulling for extended periods of time
• Capable of repetitively lifting up to 70 pounds in confined spaces and repetitively
• Must be physically fit to perform the duties of the job
• Willing to work outside in all types of weather conditions with exposure to loud noises

• Must be able and flexible to work variable shifts, weekends, and holiday-specific shifts to be determined
• Must be able to work extended hours on short notice during non-routine operations

GAT Airline Ground Support, as an equal opportunity employer, makes hiring decisions based on business needs and the best-qualified candidates available and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of any protected category. GAT Airline Ground Support is a drug-free workplace and conducts random drug tests. Employment with GAT Airline Ground Support is contingent upon a clean driving record, 10-year Criminal History records check, and drug screen as required.

You must also have proof of high school or GED completion.

NYSYR - XU, 1000 Col. Eileen Collins Blvd, Syracuse, New York, United States of America