Air Cargo Ramp Agent – Seasonal

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS)

. Load and unload mail, express, freight, and company material on and off aircraft .

Posted 10/23/2026part-timeSterling • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $20 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in cargo handling, aircraft servicing, and compliance with safety and security procedures. Capable of operating vehicles in congested areas and performing physical tasks in various environmental conditions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cargo HandlingAircraft ServicingValid Driver's LicenseCommunication SkillsAbility To Lift 70 Lbs

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Hard Skills

Load And Unload CargoPerform Ramp TransfersDe-Ice AircraftConnect Ground Power UnitsClean Aircraft InteriorsPerform Routine Automotive RepairRead Off-Load SheetsLift And Position ContainersDrain LavatoriesTransport Cabin Furnishings

Soft Skills

Ability To CommunicateAbility To Work Rotating ShiftsAbility To Work In High-Noise Environments

Tools & Technologies

Ground Power UnitsDe-Icing EquipmentCleaning FluidsPowered Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

Aircraft OperationsCargo TransportFacility SecurityEnvironmental Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Load and unload mail, express, freight, and company material on and off aircraft
Transport cargo between terminals and aircraft
Perform ramp transfers of cargo
Receive, deliver, and physically handle freight and company material
Complete forms and messages required for assigned functions
Clean and service aircraft cabin interiors, cockpits, and lavatories
Drain lavatories and handle, assemble, remove, and install passenger-service furnishings and supplies
Transport cabin furnishings and supplies to and from aircraft
Load, unload, and rack filled and empty drums
De-ice aircraft and clear aircraft windshields
Perform aircraft push-out/towing and guide functions
Connect and remove ground power and ground-start units
Clean aircraft exteriors using specialized cleaning fluids when required
Clean work areas, ramps, and facilities with or without powered equipment
Assist in monitoring facility security
Perform routine automotive repair and service/clean powered and unpowered equipment when assigned
Comply with WFS site security procedures
Monitor staff, contractors, and visitors for security issues and report breaches, suspicious occurrences, or non-compliance
Read off-load sheets to determine cargo destinations
Communicate proper ground-to-cockpit instructions during push-out and towing
Connect aircraft water hoses
Spray aircraft wings and fuselage with glycol during de-icing

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
Must be at least 18 years of age
Valid driver's license
Ability to successfully communicate with others
Ability to read, write, fluently speak, and understand English
Ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends, holidays, and days off
Ability to work in a high-noise-level environment
Ability to pull, push, and lift bags weighing up to 70 lbs.
Ability to work in variable weather and environmental conditions, including jet engine fumes, vehicle emissions, dust, and jet engine noise
Ability to load and unload cargo weighing up to 70 lbs.
Ability to push, pull, and position loaded containers weighing up to 3,200 lbs.
Ability to drive vehicles with gross weights from 3,000 to 80,000 lbs. in congested aircraft areas
Ability to distinguish red, green, and yellow
Ability to de-ice aircraft at heights of 20–80 feet
Ability to lift, connect, and remove a 40 lb. KVA electric cable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Access pay in advance through DailyPay app
On-the-spot awards through the Awardco Platform, including gift cards
Multiple medical plan options for full- and part-time employees
Travel discounts
Pet insurance
Discount shopping
Wellness programs
401(k) program
Internal mobility and transfer opportunities