Ramp Agent Job Description

Join our team of professionals dedicated to serving our kama'āina and introducing our islands to the world as a Ramp Agent with Hawaiian Airlines.

We are looking for individuals who share our values of aloha, hospitality, and taking care of our people, our home, and the communities we serve.

About the Role

This is a physical position that requires working outside in the elements, lifting 70 lbs. throughout your shift, and working in confined spaces on your knees/elbows.

You will be responsible for loading and offloading our guests' baggage, ensuring they are accounted for and well taken care of.

The airport is busiest in the middle of the day (typically 9am – 4pm), and nearly all new hires are awarded shifts during this timeframe.

If you have a full-time job during the day, please consider this before applying.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Minimum 18 years of age
• Possess at least a high school diploma or equivalent education
• Valid driver's license issued in the United States
• Ability to work any shift awarded
• Ability to complete pre-employment drug test and if hired, random drug testing
• Ability to fulfill comprehensive background checks and fingerprinting to satisfy company security requirements and obtain various clearances to work at the airport

Work Schedule

Per the collective bargaining agreement, work schedules are awarded based on seniority.

New hires are awarded their initial shift based on operational need.

You must be able to accept the shift awarded to you.

Work schedules are set, 5 days on, 2 days off.

Shifts do not change unless there is an operational need.

Full-Time is 8 hours per shift.

Based on operational need, you may need to report to work early and/or work beyond your scheduled end time.

Physical Requirements

• The Ramp Agent position is a very physical position, working outside in the elements.
• You will be lifting 70 lbs. throughout your shift (up to 200 lbs., buddy lift), working in confined spaces on your knees/elbows (belly of an aircraft, which can be nearly 100 degrees, loading/offloading baggage), lifting baggage overhead frequently (weighing 70 lbs.), operating heavy machinery near the aircraft, driving tugs, and more.
• If hired, you will be required to work as a Ramp Agent for one year before being eligible to apply for other positions within Hawaiian Airlines.

Benefits

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and the pay for this position is $15.92 per hour.

Medical, dental and vision benefits are provided in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement and may not be available for all positions.

About Us

Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. is a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).

We are committed to connecting people with aloha by offering complimentary meals for all guests on transpacific routes and the convenience of no change fees on Main Cabin and Premium Cabin seats.

HawaiianMiles members also enjoy flexibility with miles that never expire.

As Hawai'i's hometown airline, Hawaiian encourages guests to Travel Pono and experience the islands safely and respectfully.