Ramp Agent - Seasonal - Minneapolis / St. Paul Airport (MSP)

Ramp Agent - Seasonal - Minneapolis / St. Paul Airport (MSP)

Sun Country Airlines is seeking a Seasonal Ramp Agent to support peak season operations. Specifically, seasonal agents are accountable for preparing for aircraft arrival and departure; the proper and accurate handling of customer baggage which may include the loading and unloading, operation of ground service equipment, and marshaling in and pushing back aircraft. We practice safety-conscious behaviors in all operational processes and procedures.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities :

• Prepare for aircraft arrival and departure by readying equipment such as tow vehicles, wheel chocks, and belt-loaders; taking positions; ensure ramp areas are safe and free of Foreign Objects Debris (FOD)
• Safely and efficiently load and unload baggage, cargo, and mail of various weight and dimensions to and from aircraft and airport baggage areas
• After training, operate / drive ground service equipment to service the aircraft and its passengers; this includes heavy, motorized machinery / equipment including, but not limited to tugs, tractors, belt loaders, bag carts, pushback tractors, deicers, etc.
• Marshal aircraft to and from gates (e.g. directing, assisting and parking all arriving, departing, and towed aircraft)
• Service aircraft as needed (e.g. interior cleaning and supply replenish, aircraft lavatories, window wash, potable water, and deicing)
• Responsible for aircraft security searches as required
• Timely report safety and operational issues, including equipment requiring service
• Follow safety regulations, which include the proper use of ground service equipment and wearing proper safety items
• Other duties as assigned by management

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Compensation : Rate : $18.00 USD per hour

Classification : Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Work Location : Minneapolis, MN (onsite)

Supervisory Responsibility : None

Work Environment : This job operates outdoors in all kinds of weather, this includes extreme cold and heat and in all types of precipitation. While working on the ramp this position will be exposed to the extreme noise of aircraft arriving and departing.

Physical Demands : 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands or finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 60 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 100 pounds. This position will be required to occasionally push / pull up to 300 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Additional Notes : Must be able to obtain and maintain an MSP SIDA badge with a CBP Seal.

Seasonal required availability is as follows. You will be expected to work the number of shifts identified below. Shifts could range from 3 - 7 hours. Shift availability and minimum shift requirements are subject to change due to business needs.

Spring Break - 4 shifts per week Mid-February through Mid-April

Summer - 3 shifts per week Thursday prior to Memorial Day through Labor Day

MEA - 3 total shifts Tuesday prior to MEA through Tuesday after MEA (MEA is 3rd Thursday in October)

Thanksgiving - 4 total shifts Tuesday prior to Thanksgiving through Tuesday after

Holidays - 4 shifts per week 2 Sundays prior to Christmas Day through first week in January

Other Duties : The above statements are intended to provide a summary of key responsibilities and the anticipated work environment of an accountant. They are not intended to be an all-inclusive listing of job duties. Position expectations may change as the needs, or the requirements of the organization evolve.

AAP / EEO Statement : It is the policy of Sun Country Airlines to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Sun Country Airlines respects and values every employee's contribution to our business. We believe that an important part of our strength comes from our people and their array of perspectives.