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-timeReno • Nevada • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $17 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in cargo handling, aircraft servicing, and compliance with security procedures while effectively communicating in a high-noise environment. Capable of performing physical tasks, including lifting and operating equipment, under varying weather conditions.

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Cargo HandlingAircraft ServicingSecurity MonitoringValid Driver's LicenseAbility to Lift 70 lbs

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Hard Skills

Cargo LoadingDe-Icing AircraftAutomotive RepairEquipment OperationWeight HandlingRamp TransfersGround-to-Cockpit CommunicationReading Off-Load SheetsConnecting KVA Electric CablesCleaning Aircraft Exteriors

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Powered EquipmentCleaning Fluids

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

Aircraft OperationsFacility SecurityEnvironmental ConditionsHigh-Noise Environment

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 as required
Receive, deliver, and physically handle freight and company material
Complete forms and messages necessary for assigned functions
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 powered and unpowered equipment
Comply with WFS site security procedures
Monitor staff, security contractors, and visitors and report security breaches, suspicious occurrences, or non-compliance
Read off-load sheets to determine cargo destinations
Perform aircraft push-out and towing functions, including communicating ground-to-cockpit
Pull and connect water hoses to aircraft
Connect and remove KVA electric cables
De-ice aircraft by spraying wings and fuselage with glycol

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 variable weather and environmental conditions, including jet engine fumes, vehicle emissions, dust, and jet engine noise
Ability to work in a high-noise-level environment
Ability to pull, push, and lift bags weighing up to 70 lbs.
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
Depth perception and 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 the DailyPay app
On-the-spot awards through the Awardco Platform, including gift cards and more
Multiple medical insurance options for full-time and part-time employees
Travel discounts
Pet insurance
Discount shopping
Wellness programs
401(k) program
Opportunity for internal mobility and transfers