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

Service and maintain, keeping in good order all ground service equipment at this SP Station. To keep Swissport Ramp and other Swissport service agencies with safe and reliable equipment that meets all local and governing laws. The position encompasses functions such as driving and operating ramp vehicles and ground service equipment to the highest standard while complying with State, Airport and Swissport Standard Operating Procedures and Policies.

Your activities

• Conduct daily inspection of motor vehicles and equipement to ensure, forklifts and golf carts for the purpose of ensuring that units are safe to operate. E.g. Road test vehicle.
• Research for suppliers and parts using equipment manual.
• Submit daily report to management that records mechanical problems and work performance on the unit as well as pending duties.
• Conduct inventory on parts and supplies received and record.
• Prepare units for inspection by the Airport in order to be granted airside access.
• Operate and drive all types of equipment – motorized and non-motorized.
• Perform and show competence in preventive maintenance per established schedules on all ground support equipment.
• Respond to requests for on-call maintenance after hours on all ground support equipment if GSE Manager deems necessary.
• Provide trouble-shooting and diagnostic assessment of ground support equipment as required.
• Remove malfunctioning ground support equipment from service and ensure GSE is not returned to service until malfunction has been properly diagnosed and repaired.
• Respond to emergency service calls as well as accidents involving ground support equipment.
• Comply with all federal, provincial, municipal, airport authority and carrier security requirements.
• Will retain a motor vehicle driver’s license for both air side / non airside in good standing at all times.
• Fuel equipment as necessary with full regard for all safety and environmental requirements.
• Will liaison with Ramp management, customers and staff in a professional manner when needed.
• Tunes gas and diesel engines and, as needed, replaces spark plugs, PCV valves, fuel filters, injectors, and turbo chargers.
• Disassembles units, repairs or replaces parts, and reassembles units in the following systems:
• Repare/replace Brake System, Drive System, Electrical System, Exhaust and Emissions, Heating and Air Conditioning System, Hydraulic and Air System, Steering and Suspension System.
• Cooling System: Flush radiator, replace hoses and thermostat, repair or replace radiator and water pump.
• Engines: Overhauls engines, replaces engines, and rebuilds components.
• Keeps tools, equipment, and work area clean, organized, and in good working condition.
• May assist in training lower-level workers in automotive mechanic techniques.
• Knowledge of body and frame construction and ability to read mechanical and automotive blueprints, diagrams, and manuals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Ramp Agent/Cargo Handler Job Functions include but are not limited to:

• Marshall aircraft during arrival and departure.
• Unload passenger luggage and air cargo, bulk and/or containers/pallets, onto carts and/or dollies.
• Unload wheelchairs and child strollers and deliver to designated location.
• Provide special handling of luggage/cargo as required/directed.
• Deliver passenger luggage to claim area and unload onto conveyor system
• Deliver air cargo to appropriate recipient.
• Drive and/or operate ground support equipment to 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, aircraft de-icing units, baggage carts, cargo dollies and passenger vans.
• Collect and load mail, live animals, wheelchairs and child strollers onto aircraft
• Service aircraft water and lavatories.
• Inspect ramp areas adjacent to gate and aircraft for debris and remove/dispose of when found.
• Report all equipment malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor/manager.
• Comply with all federal, state, municipal, airport authority and carrier security requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Your profile

• MAVO Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one year of work experience (preferable).
• 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.
• Have certification of completion in one of the following trades: Heavy duty/Commercial or Automotive mechanic license. Certification must be kept in good standing.
• Willingness to work in inclement weather.
• 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.

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 https://careers.swissport.com to learn more about Life at Swissport.

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