Pegasus Aviation Services, LLC, an Akima Company, is headquartered at Anchorage Int’l Airport in Alaska, the preeminent International Cargo crossroad for Transpacific Freighter activity. Pegasus serves the global aviation industry Domestic and International Passenger and Freighter Airlines and has an established reputation for quality aviation services. Our personnel enjoy competitive benefits packages and challenging roles in work environments committed to safety, diversity and opportunity for career growth.

As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), 100% of our company’s profits go back to our more than 14,000 Iñupiat shareholders that have resided near and above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. Our business helps support their way of life and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived in a challenging environment.

SUMMARY
Ramp Service Agents (RSA) are responsible for marshalling aircraft in the gate, loading, unloading and sorting freight and baggage. RSA’s are also responsible for servicing aircraft lavatories, potable water, push back aircraft from the gate, deicing and other duties as delegated.

The RSA position is a support services position whose work routine is established and follows a set of procedures. It generally functions under close supervisory direction or guidance of the Customer Service Reps, Supervisors, or Ramp Managers.

Essential Duties:

• Marshall aircraft on the ramp (includes directing, assisting and parking all arriving, departing and towed aircraft)Service aircraft as needed including:
  • lavatory service
  • water service
  • cabin cleaning
  • other services as needed
• Aircraft de-icing / anti-icing
• Crew shuttle
• Monitor safety during boarding and deplaning, and assist crews in a friendly and courteous manner
• Loading and unloading of aircraft baggage and cargo
• Safe and efficient operations of all ground service equipment
• Responsible for maintaining safety and security of the ramp at all times
• Observe safe ground handling procedures and maintenance of ground handling equipment, including the performance of equipment checks
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possess a valid Driver’s License
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Must be willing to work in inclement weather
• Good communication skills
• Must be a U.S. citizen or show proof of right to work in the U.S.
• High School graduate or GED
• Ability to lift 50 pounds comfortably
• Able to fluently read, write, speak and understand English
• Friendly and outgoing personality
• Ability to work under stressful situations and tight time constraints in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, team player
• Required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and varying schedules
• Successfully complete a background investigation, including FBI fingerprints, criminal history and pre-employment drug test

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior Ramp Service experience

Background position skill ranking areas:
 

Language Skills:

• Read   and   interpret   documents such   as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Speak effectively one-on-one and before groups of customers or employees of the organization

Math skills:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Abilities:

• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram form.
• Deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands: moderate.

The RSA on occasion may lift or move with help up to 200 pounds, and/or more frequently lift or move 70 to 100 pounds, and constantly lift or move up to 50 pounds the RSA is regularly required to use hands, talk, hear, bend, stoop, kneel, and is frequently required to stand, walk. The RSA may be required to climb, sit, and balance.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus.

The RSA is usually working outside and is exposed to all types of weather conditions with a seasonal range of temperatures which include rain, snow, wind and extreme temperatures.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can vary dramatically depending on location and time of day. Occasionally high noise levels where hearing protection is required and provided.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Nonexempt or hourly

The above is not intended to list all possible essential functions or requirements as they are subject to change.  The employer reserves the right to revise or change this description.  This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.   All employees are expected to work varying hours of compensated overtime to accomplish various duties.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the above essential duties and meet the physical demands.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to meet these conditions.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We are Equal Opportunity Employers. Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.  If you have a physical and/or mental disability and are interested in applying for employment and need special accommodations to use our website to apply for a position please contact, Recruiting Services at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053.  The dedicated email and telephonic options above are reserved only for individuals with disabilities needing accessibility assistance.  Please do not use the dedicated phone number above to call on the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation.  Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.

In order for our company stay compliant with government regulations, please apply on line. Please DO NOT email resumes or call in lieu of applying online unless you have a physical and/or mental disability and need assistance.