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Menzies

Lead Passenger Service Ramp Agent

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Menzies

Albany, US · Full-time · $35,000 – $45,000

About this role

Since 1833, Menzies has been driven by people, passion, and pride, evolving into a critical partner in global aviation with operations at over 300 locations across 65 countries. As a Lead Passenger Service Ramp Agent in Albany, you will oversee daily ramp operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and timely handling of aircraft, baggage, cargo, and passenger support services.

In this role, you will lead and coordinate the activities of ramp agents during assigned shifts, assigning daily work tasks and providing operational direction. You will monitor aircraft arrival and departure activities to ensure on-time performance, assist with aircraft marshalling, pushback, wing walking, and towing operations as required, and ensure proper baggage handling procedures are followed to minimize damage and mishandled baggage.

You will serve as the primary point of contact for frontline ramp agents, providing leadership, training, and operational guidance while maintaining compliance with airline, airport, customer, and regulatory requirements. You will conduct pre-shift briefings, communicate operational updates, and coordinate with airline representatives, operations personnel, and other airport departments to resolve service issues.

This position offers the opportunity to train and mentor new employees on ramp procedures, safety practices, and customer service expectations, while also assisting supervisors with staffing needs, attendance monitoring, and performance feedback. You will complete operational reports, incident documentation, and shift logs, and respond to operational irregularities, flight delays, and emergency situations.

Requirements

  • Experience leading or supervising ramp operations in an aviation environment
  • Knowledge of FAA, TSA, OSHA, and airport authority safety regulations
  • Ability to operate ground support equipment including tugs, belt loaders, and pushback tractors
  • Strong problem-solving skills to respond to operational irregularities and flight delays
  • Ability to complete operational reports, incident documentation, and shift logs accurately
  • Valid driver's license and ability to obtain airport security clearance
  • Flexibility to work various shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate the activities of ramp agents during assigned shifts
  • Ensure safe loading and unloading of passenger baggage, cargo, and mail
  • Monitor aircraft arrival and departure activities to ensure on-time performance
  • Assign daily work tasks and provide operational direction to team members
  • Conduct pre-shift briefings and communicate operational updates
  • Assist with aircraft marshalling, pushback, wing walking, and towing operations as required
  • Monitor compliance with FAA, TSA, OSHA, airport authority, and company safety regulations
  • Train and mentor new employees on ramp procedures, safety practices, and customer service expectations

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work for a global aviation industry leader with over 300 locations worldwide
  • Leadership role with direct impact on daily ramp operations and team development
  • Training and mentorship responsibilities to develop new talent in the aviation field
  • Stable, safety-focused work environment with clear compliance standards