Airport Operations

The Airport Operations department keeps operations at our airports running smoothly through planning, organization and supervision.

Find your future at United We’re reinventing what our industry looks like, and what an airline can be – from the planes we fly to the people who fly them. When you join us, you’re joining a global team of 100,000 connected by a shared passion with a wide spectrum of experience and skills to lead the way forward.

Achieving our ambitions starts with supporting yours. Evolve your career and find your next opportunity. Get the care you need with industry-leading health plans and best-in-class programs to support your emotional, physical, and financial wellness. Expand your horizons with travel across the world’s biggest route network. Connect outside your team through employee-led Business Resource Groups.

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The Ramp Service Employee (RSE) is responsible for processing baggage, boxes, and/or cargo between baggage/cargo areas in the airport facilities and aircraft, as well as receiving and dispatching aircraft. We pride ourselves on being an on-time airline and are seeking dedicated individuals that understand a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality standards of operational safety and customer service.

Key responsibilities

Lift baggage, boxes, or cargo weighing up to 70 lbs. when loading/unloading aircraft, carts, and containersLoading/unloading may require lifting over 100 items for a single aircraftPush/pull loaded and empty carts and containers during loading/unloading operationsCouple/uncouple carts and/or cargo container dolliesAscend/descend jet-way stairs while carrying baggageBend/stoop and crawl to move and stack/unstack cargo in aircraft and containersComplete safety checklists for motorized equipmentDrive and operate motorized equipment (e.g., conveyor belt)Read and interpret aircraft load sheets, checked baggage tags, and cargo labelsCount baggage/cargo being uploaded/unloaded during operationsUse signaling devices to communicate with co-workers or flight crewEnsure compliance with United and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and policies

Airport Operations

The Airport Operations department keeps operations at our airports running smoothly through planning, organization and supervision.

Find your future at United We’re reinventing what our industry looks like, and what an airline can be – from the planes we fly to the people who fly them. When you join us, you’re joining a global team of 100,000 connected by a shared passion with a wide spectrum of experience and skills to lead the way forward.

Achieving our ambitions starts with supporting yours. Evolve your career and find your next opportunity. Get the care you need with industry-leading health plans and best-in-class programs to support your emotional, physical, and financial wellness. Expand your horizons with travel across the world’s biggest route network. Connect outside your team through employee-led Business Resource Groups.

Create what’s next with us. Let’s define tomorrow together.

The Ramp Service Employee (RSE) is responsible for processing baggage, boxes, and/or cargo between baggage/cargo areas in the airport facilities and aircraft, as well as receiving and dispatching aircraft. We pride ourselves on being an on-time airline and are seeking dedicated individuals that understand a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality standards of operational safety and customer service.

Key responsibilities

Lift baggage, boxes, or cargo weighing up to 70 lbs. when loading/unloading aircraft, carts, and containersLoading/unloading may require lifting over 100 items for a single aircraftPush/pull loaded and empty carts and containers during loading/unloading operationsCouple/uncouple carts and/or cargo container dolliesAscend/descend jet-way stairs while carrying baggageBend/stoop and crawl to move and stack/unstack cargo in aircraft and containersComplete safety checklists for motorized equipmentDrive and operate motorized equipment (e.g., conveyor belt)Read and interpret aircraft load sheets, checked baggage tags, and cargo labelsCount baggage/cargo being uploaded/unloaded during operationsUse signaling devices to communicate with co-workers or flight crewEnsure compliance with United and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and policies

Whats needed to succeed (minimum requirements)

· High School Diploma, GED or education equivalent

· Must be at least 18 years old

· Must possess a valid state-issued driver’s license

· Acceptable driving record

· Must pass a background check

· Must be eligible to acquire and maintain credentials vital for the position

· Position-specific clearances include but are not limited to FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal Service clearances

· Must pass a pre-placement physical ability test, hearing and vision tests, and drug screen

· Available during day and night shifts, weekends, and holidays; mandatory overtime may be required based on operational need

· Able to read, write and speak English fluently

· Can lift up to 70 lbs

· Able to perform a variety of physical activities including bending, stooping, climbing and working in tight spaces

· Work outdoors in all temperatures and weather conditions

· Work where there will be exposure to high noise levels

· Must NOT have lived outside of the United States in the past 3 years for any period longer than six months, with the exception of military duty or government-approved exceptions

· Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship

· Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualifications

· Reliable, punctual attendance is a crucial function of the position

What we provide

· Competitive benefits

· Discounted travel

· Career advancement opportunities

Whats needed to succeed (minimum requirements)

· High School Diploma, GED or education equivalent

· Must be at least 18 years old

· Must possess a valid state-issued driver’s license

· Acceptable driving record

· Must pass a background check

· Must be eligible to acquire and maintain credentials vital for the position

· Position-specific clearances include but are not limited to FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal Service clearances

· Must pass a pre-placement physical ability test, hearing and vision tests, and drug screen

· Available during day and night shifts, weekends, and holidays; mandatory overtime may be required based on operational need

· Able to read, write and speak English fluently

· Can lift up to 70 lbs

· Able to perform a variety of physical activities including bending, stooping, climbing and working in tight spaces

· Work outdoors in all temperatures and weather conditions

· Work where there will be exposure to high noise levels

· Must NOT have lived outside of the United States in the past 3 years for any period longer than six months, with the exception of military duty or government-approved exceptions

· Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship

· Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualifications

· Reliable, punctual attendance is a crucial function of the position

What we provide

· Competitive benefits

· Discounted travel

· Career advancement opportunities