Job Description:
Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, safety-obsessed aviation environment?
Position Overview:
The Ground Ramp Lead oversees daily ramp operations, ensuring the efficient and safe handling of aircraft on the ground. This role involves supervising a team of ramp agents, coordinating tasks, and ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
Alliance Ground International (AGI) is one of the largest independently owned ground handling companies providing services to 100+ airlines in 61 airports across the U.S. and Canada. We are the home to over 12,000 team members supporting over 1.5B Kilos and over 400K departures. Our Ground division has a strong reputation in aviation ground services. We are committed to providing the highest quality service and continuing our outstanding safety track record. As we continue to grow, we only look for the best in the industry.
Job Responsibilities:
Lead and supervise ramp agents in the safe loading, unloading, and movement of aircraft.
Ensure timely and efficient turnaround of aircraft, including baggage and cargo handling.
Coordinate the use of ground support equipment and resources, ensuring proper handling and maintenance.
Perform safety checks on equipment and ensure team compliance with aviation regulations.
Communicate with flight crews, ground teams, and other departments to coordinate operations.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues on the ramp to minimize delays.
Train and mentor ramp agents, ensuring adherence to safety standards and operational procedures.
Safety, Security and Compliance:
All AGI Team members have a responsibility and duty while at work to:
Take reasonable care for the health, wellbeing, safety, and security of themselves and of others who may be affected by their actions or omissions while at work.
Cooperate with their manager / supervisor to allow them to perform or comply with any legal requirements imposed on the company.
Not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided by the company in the interests of health, wellbeing, safety, security, or welfare reasons.
Inform their manager / supervisor of any work situation, equipment, or activity that represents a serious or immediate danger to health, wellbeing, safety, and security.
Report any hazards, near misses, incidents, accidents, or dangerous occurrences to their manager / supervisor, who will then follow the procedures contained in company and carrier Safety and Security procedures.
Carry out work in accordance with information and training provided and any specific health, wellbeing, safety, and security rules or procedures.
Fully understand AGI Health & Safety and Security policies.
Attend training courses as may be required by AGI.
Qualifications and Skills:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent; additional certifications in ground handling preferred.
If work location is in the United States, must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986. If work location is in Canada, must have authorization to work in Canada as defined by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) of 2001.
Experience: 2+ years of experience in ground handling, with at least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role.
Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills; ability to manage teams in fast-paced environments.
Knowledge: Familiarity with ramp operations, safety protocols, and ground support equipment.
AGI offers a comprehensive benefit package for all employees, including paid vacation and medical / dental / vision for full-time qualified employees as well as medical coverage for part time employees. AGI also provides free uniforms and free on-the-job training to all employees. Additional benefits include company-matched 401(k) program, company-paid employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance, and travel discounts on car rentals, hotels, and cruises to name a few.
The successful AGI team member brings their “A” game every day with energy and enthusiasm, respect for their team, and the highest regard for safety!
Alliance Ground International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. AGI is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or veteran status.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Authorization to work in the United States or Canada, depending on work location
- At least 2 years of ground handling experience
- At least 1 year of leadership or supervisory experience
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage teams in fast-paced environments
- Familiarity with ramp operations, safety protocols, and ground support equipment
- Additional certifications in ground handling
What We Do
Alliance Ground International, LLC. is a cargo ground handling company in the United States. Considered the best in the business, Alliance Ground International provides the best value for our airline partners. We offer a proven, cost effective, and low risk solution meeting or exceeding all requirements of our clients. Our mission is to ensure safe, on-time and efficient cargo, ramp and mail handling. Alliance Ground’s ability to effectively execute has been demonstrated by our proficient and successful operations. Alliance Ground International presently performs cargo, mail and ramp handling services to 35 Airlines in eleven airports: Chicago, New York, Atlanta, Miami, Orlando, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Fort Lauderdale, Newark, LaGuardia and Las Vegas.
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