Job Overview:
We are “Reconnecting a Better World” through our best-in-class team of dedicated, passionate, and highly trained aviation professionals. We have been awarded “Ground Handler of the Year” for seven consecutive years and are committed to our Vision of being the world’s most admired air services provider. Led from our Global Headquarters in Dubai and with international and domestic operations spanning six continents, our Mission is to deliver the promises our customers make. If you’re looking for a highly rewarding career in aviation services, you’re looking for dnata!
dnata is one of the world’s largest air services providers. Established in 1959, the company ensures the aviation industry operates smoothly and efficiently in 129 airports. Offering ground handling, cargo, travel, and flight catering services in 35 countries across six continents, dnata is a trusted partner for over 300 airline customers around the world. Each day, the company handles over 1,900 flights, moves over 8,500 tons of cargo, books over 16,000 hotel stays, and uplifts over 320,000 meals.
What you’ll do:
- Driving and/or operating ground support equipment, such as tow tractors, tow bars, belt loaders, container loaders, baggage tugs and more.
- Must be physically able to perform the essential functions of the job, including but not limited to standing, lifting, bending, stooping, walking, crawling, pushing, and pulling for extended periods of time
- Performing other duties as assigned
- Communicating efficiently with ground personnel and flight crews
- Ascend/descend jet-way stairs while carrying baggage
- Maintaining an understanding of and following all applicable federal, state, airport, and company regulations, policies, and procedures
- Maintaining safety and security on the ramp and practicing all safety policies and procedures
- Ability to understand and react to verbal and visual commands and safety warnings, with and without assistance of sight or visual aids
- Ability to read and interpret aircraft load sheets, checked baggage tags, and cargo labels
- Working with other departments to ensure on-time performance of flights
- Push, pull, lift, and load up to 70 pounds (32 kg) on a regular basis
- Guiding inbound/outbound airplanes to and from the gate
- Work outside in all types of weather and around jet and machinery noises
- Lifting, loading, unloading, and transporting passenger bags and cargo to/from aircraft, bag carts, dollies and conveyor belts
What you’ll have:
- Possess basic computer literacy
- 1+ years ramp/ground services experience required
- Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent
- Must be able to pass SIDA airport and training tests
- Possess/maintain a valid state driver’s license and other FAA/Airport required identification/seals or authorizations
- Able to proficiently speak, read, and write in English