Aircraft Tow Agent

Job Details

Description

As a member of the Menzies Aviation Aircraft Tow Operations, you will be responsible for assisting in the movement of the Aircraft to and from the Gates.

Compensation

• $20.50 per hour with $1.00 overnight premium
• $.50 base wage increase after 6 months of service, $.50 increase after 1 year of service, and $.50 increase after 2 years of service.
• $40.00 Monthly Bus/Train Voucher or Free Airport Parking
• Frontier Airlines Flight benefits for you and a companion
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Towing different types of aircrafts safely and securely.
• Frequent bending, stretching push/pulling, stacking and kneeling in small, confined locations.
• Perform inspection of tow tractor and tow bar prior to each use
• Operate motorized equipment.
• Responsible for safe push back and communications with the flight crew during push back.
• Read and interpret aircraft weight and balance loading instructions, hazardous material
  
  

identification labels, aircraft loading manifests, and baggage and cargo routing tags.

• Communicate with Apron Control/Ground Control
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Operate motorized equipment.
• Ensure tasks are performed in accordance with Company and Airlines specific procedures and
  
  

policies.

• Required to attend the mandatory training imposed by the Company and Airlines as per job role.
• Consistently deliver the highest level of customer service at all times.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• Must have high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Prior Tow experience preferable
• Minimum 6 months’ ramp experience mandatory
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English proficiently.
• Must be 18 years old
• Must have a valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• Must be able to meet and maintain the security level required for this position.
• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays
• Work is done primarily outdoors. Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions, work is primarily outdoors.
• Reliability, our customer, and your fellow employees rely on you.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and physical test.
• Must be comfortable lifting 70lbs repetitively
• Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions
• Pass FBI background and obtain US Customs Seal
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to learn quickly
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to build relationships
  
  

Benefits

• Advancement Opportunities
• Three Health Plans through Meritain Health that offer a variety of coverage
• Two Dental Plans through Delta Dental
• Vision Insurance Plan through Met Life Vision
• Paid Vacation
• Accident Coverage Plan
• Critical Illness Coverage Plan
• Hospital Indemnity Coverage Plan
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Prepaid Legal Coverage Plan
• Identity Theft Protection Plan
• Uniform Provided
• Flight Privileges on Frontier Airlines after 30 days of employment
  
  

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly work in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, high voltages, and high hydraulic/pneumatic pressures. The employee is also frequently exposed to very loud noise levels, fumes or airborne particles and hazardous substances, materials, or waste. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.