Airline Ramp Station Training Instructor

TREGO DUGAN AVIATION OF GRAND ISLAND INC•Fort Lauderdale, FL

About The Position

Serves as a working shift Supervisor for daily operations. Directs, trains, and coordinates an assigned shift for services provided to airlines and charter aircraft. Lead by example, exemplifying integrity, professionalism and excellent communication skills. Motivate to achieve results while leading people fairly and with respect. Must be totally committed to the importance of serving the customer and have an excellent customer service focus.

Requirements

Effectively direct and participate in daily Customer Service activities.
Prepare timely written and verbal reports, training demonstrations, etc
Follow oral and written instructions
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret Trego-Dugan Employee Handbook, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations, airline policy and procedures manuals.
Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written), prepare reports, business correspondences, presentations, training demonstrations, etc., to groups, managers, clients, and customers.
Ability to exercise sound, independent judgment, define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to operate equipment and hold necessary licensing (if applicable).
Ability to perform specific responsibilities related to operation.
Ability to read, write, fluently speak and understand the English language.
Present an overall professional image in carrying out both the TDA stated mission and philosophy and the customer’s goals and objectives.
Liaise with all station support staff, airport, and airline customers.
Be reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfill obligations including reporting to work on a regular and timely basis.
Maintain composure, keep emotions in check, control anger, and avoid aggressive behavior even in challenging situations, including dealing calmly and effectively in high-stress situations.
Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges and demonstrate persistence in the face of obstacles
Must be able to carry a 70-pound suitcase from the floor to 18 inches and carry a 70-pound suitcase in front of you with both hands for a distance of up to 25 feet; must have physical dexterity sufficient to perform repetitive tasks and motions, including bending at the waist and knees, squatting, kneeling, crawling, twisting and sustaining those positions for extended amounts of time. Must have sufficient vision and ability to perform the essential functions of the position safely.
Performs bending, squatting, kneeling, walking, climbing, reaching from ground level to overhead; possess ability to grip objects. Must be able to push, pull, lift and carry things such as heavy objects, luggage, and packages (up to 75 pounds) in and out of aircraft within confined aircraft cargo space or onto or from a conveyor belt. Must be able to ascend to a height of 40 feet for the purpose of de-icing aircraft; must be able to respond to audio transmitted information or alarms; must be able to distinguish color for such things as aircraft wingtip lights and aircraft instrument panel lights; may be subject to standing for long periods of time.
High School Diploma or Equivalent
At least 6 months of airline experience
Thorough working knowledge of the types of aircraft used at the station. Thorough working knowledge of current FAA/TSA security directives & the procedures affecting Customer Service procedures for passenger processing and baggage transfers.
Must possess a valid Driver’s License; must obtain and maintain initial/advanced Customer Service training required by the airline, including Baggage Service Office (BSO), Commissary/Catering, Complaint Resolution Official (CRO) certificate when required by individual airlines companies; a Ground Security Coordinator certificate with certification for aircraft over 61 seats within the probationary period.
Must have a strong working knowledge of the Microsoft suite and proficient with a computer. Must successfully pass a background investigation with a fingerprint-based criminal records check in accordance with Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1542, and Airport Security, as required by the Transportation Security Administration. Must pass periodic random drug testing as required in 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 40 for safety-sensitive employees.
MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK VARIOUS SHIFTS, INCLUDING SWING AND GRAVEYARD SHIFTS PLUS WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS. SUBJECT TO EMERGENCY CALL-IN.

Nice To Haves

College preferred

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, directs, and participates in both Ramp Service and Customer Service operations for both contracted commercial flights and charter aircraft. Service operations include passenger check-in, security screening; and gate operations.
Directs and trains assigned Agents. Training includes new employee training and on-going in-service training, including monthly compliance and yearly safety training. Maintains required training records.
Implements departmental policy as directed for operations. Advises the Station Manager on policy issues, including making recommendations and decisions as appropriate and developing more efficient methods of operations as needed.
Coordinates services activities with air carrier personnel, station managers, and representatives of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) as required for assigned shift.
Participates in the operation and training of various types of equipment, including, but not limited to, aircraft jet bridges, baggage tugs and carts, belt loaders, electric carts, lavatory cars, portable water carts, air stats, towbars and portable stairs in and around aircraft. Ensure equipment is maintained in good working order at all times.
Ensures compliance with current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and TSA security regulations, airline corporate rules and regulations, directives and procedures. Implements necessary changes in operations as directed. Attends regular and as-needed meetings.
Maintains emergency checklists and supplies.
Prepares and submits verbal and written reports related to service activities and Agents as required.
Updates Multi-User Flight Information Display System (MUFIDS) as required.
Coordinates communications between Airport, airline dispatch personnel and flight captain, including, but not limited to, information related to passenger manifests, weight/balance, fueling requirements, on/off times, uplift, flight release and weather packages.
Handles other business-related responsibilities involving billing, correcting/updating payment data, collecting payments, cash handling, ordering supplies and other similar duties.