American Airlines – Ramp Agent – Denver, CO ID-2652

Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!

Why you’ll love this job

The terms and conditions of this position are covered by the International Association of Machinists (IAM) Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Fleet Service Agents loads and unloads baggage and cargo, marshals aircraft to and from gates, and services aircraft.

What you’ll do

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These are the essential functions of the jobThis list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed when operationally necessary, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.

  • Move baggage and cargo of various weights to and from aircraft
  • Drive and operate belt loaders
  • Service aircraft at gates with ground power and air conditioning
  • Tow and pushback aircraft from gates
  • Service aircraft lavatories and water ports
  • Clean interior of aircraft when needed
  • Position beverage and luggage carts around the ramp area
  • Works outdoors in various weather conditions
  • Work shifts that include irregular and/or extended hours, weekends and holidays.

to see what it takes to be part of the Fleet team, and to see what a day in the life of a Fleet Service Agent looks like!

All you’ll need for success

  • High school diploma or GED or international equivalent
  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • People-oriented and highly motivated, with a positive and cooperative attitude
  • Lift, load, unload, and transport bags and cargo to/from aircraft’s, bag carts, and conveyor belts
  • Good communication skills
  • Applicable valid driver’s license as required by local authorities
  • Completion of a pre-employment drug screen, comprehensive background check and/or fingerprinting to satisfy company and security requirements
  • Must fulfill FAA criminal background checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA), if applicable
  • Must be able to secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges, if applicable
  • Ability to obtain jet bridge certification
  • Must have the ability to pass the US Postal Service background check

What you’ll get

Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:

Feel free to be yourself at American

From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.

Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.

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Requisition ID: 64519

Expected salary:

Location: Denver, CO

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