Ramp Agent

Help us get flights out on time, every time, everyday!

Have you ever wanted to get up close to passenger aircraft from 50-seat Regional Jets to the latest Boeing 737 MAX? Are you an outdoors type who enjoys all kinds of weather? Do you like physical work that keeps you fit? You’re a great candidate for a role as a part-time Ramp Agent with United Ground Express, a subsidiary of United Airlines.

As part of our ramp crew, you’ll be in constant motion as you take on many assignments like loading and unloading aircraft cargo, moving baggage to and from terminals, and marshalling aircraft. It’s a varied job that can be fun and fast-paced.

Working on the Ramp

You will be working outside in all kinds of weather, as flying never steps because it rains, snows or is too hot

You must love physical activity, as you will be lifting as many as 100 items per flight, some weighing as much as 70 lbs

You’ll need a commitment to safety at all times, including an attention to detail and your surroundings

You should be committed to caring for our equipment, aircraft, and bags as if they were your own (passengers can see you!) and providing excellent customer service for your fellow UGE employees
Other duties include, but are not limited to are:
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations and policies
• Read/interpret aircraft load sheets, checked baggage tags, and cargo labels

You’ll be provided the tools you need on the Runway to Success!

We provide paid training, including orientation, classroom, virtual, and on-the-job training

Once you’ve got the basics, you’ll load and unload aircraft and perform other duties such as de-icing, marshaling aircraft and driving a wide variety of mechanical equipment like cargo carts and conveyor belts

As you grow in your career, you can explore other opportunities such team lead, become a supervisor or manager, corporate opportunities and more

You’ll also have the ability to transfer to other locations within our amazing network

Flexibility

Since this is a union job based on seniority, you will be assigned your initial schedule to meet our needs at the airport

You must be available for day and night shifts, weekends and holidays

You will be required to work mandatory overtime, when necessary

As you gain seniority, you can trade days with colleagues, pick up extra hours and have more control over your schedule

Punctuality and reliability are essential – we’ve got flight schedules to meet!

We reward your efforts

$11.50 per hour per the union contract

Flight privileges: you and your family can fly anywhere in the world on stand-by across United Airlines’ amazing global network

UA Discount Program for flights when you want to purchase a ticket

Paid time off (PTO)
And more