Are you ready to take flight in a dynamic and fast-paced aviation industry? As a global leader in aviation services, Swissport provides Ground Handling, Cargo Handling, and Passenger Services to over 300 million passengers annually. Our mission is simple - “To provide the aviation industry with consistent and tailor-made solutions around the globe, for a better customer experience.”

We believe that our people are what differentiates us from our competition. At Swissport, we are driven by our core values of Show You Care, Do the Right Things and Win as a Team, and we are currently seeking dedicated individuals, who align with these values, to join our team at various locations across the globe.

Job Summary

Responsible for day-to-day support in a highly manual and regulated environment within the confines of the Airport Operations. The position encompasses functions such as ramp and cargo handling services, driving and operating ramp vehicles and ground service equipment and interior aircraft cleaning to the highest standard while complying with State, Airport and Swissport Standard Operating Procedures and Policies.

Your activities

Marshall aircraft during arrival and departure
Coning and chocking of restricted areas around the aircraft.
Headset communication to aircraft cockpit as authorized, trained and certified to do.
Inspect ramp areas adjacent to gate and aircraft for debris/FOD and remove/dispose of when found.
Unload wheelchairs and child strollers and deliver to designated location
Service aircraft water and lavatories.
Collect and load mail, live animals, wheelchairs and child strollers onto aircraft.
Assists both inbound and outbound passengers by physically transporting them throughout the airport facilities with the use of company assigned wheelchairs as per training received, policies and procedures.
Lift on and lift off of wheelchair passengers on to aircraft and off aircraft safely as per training received.
Unload, offload and deliver passenger luggage and air cargo, bulk and/or containers/pallets, onto carts and/or dollies, aircraft holds.
Handling and warehousing of cargo packages by lifting, stacking, sorting, stocking and removing from warehouse racks and shelves.
Provide special handling of luggage/cargo as required/directed e.g. fragile items, heavy items, etc.
Follow Dangerous Goods Requirements and Regulations.
Drive and/or operate ground support equipment which include tow tractors, tow bars, belt loaders, container loaders, baggage tugs, water/lavatory service trucks, aircraft ground power units, aircraft air start units, air stairs, baggage carts, cargo dollies and passenger busses.
Other duties as assigned.

Your profile

EPB, MAVO Diploma or equivalent.
Good repute and able to obtain a Declaration of Good Conduct.
Excellent communication skills and fluent in Papiamento, English, Dutch and Spanish (verbal and written).
Able to work shifts, overtime, weekends and holidays.
In good physical condition.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to read, write and understand and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, policies, procedures and manuals.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Willingness to work in inclement weather.

What We Offer

Excellent workplace environment
Excellent growth opportunities

At Swissport, we believe in diversity, equal opportunity, and the power of our values to drive our success. We are committed to providing a workplace that fosters inclusion and where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Visit our website at Swissport Careers to learn more about Life at Swissport.

Join Swissport today and be part of a team that connects the world of aviation!

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