Aviation Screener Supervisor
GAT is seeking dynamic individuals to join its team of aviation professionals.
Classification: Full Time, Non-Exempt
Job Summary
The Aviation Screener Supervisor will be leading, directing, and coordinating the efforts of
ground, line, and cabin service personnel and the timely delivery of all services for airlines as
contracted. The Aviation Screener Supervisor will take accountability for safety, operation
standards, policy implementation, client relations, and financial performance for the ramp
operations.
Job Responsibilities
- Establishing shift assignments for both full-time and part-time employees;
- Complies with Department of Transportation Regulation and ensures Charter and
Screening staff is in compliance
- Monitoring and responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of all airline ground
support equipment
- Reporting discrepancies that may exist both functional and mechanical on the ground
support equipment;
- Coordinating between each assigned carrier to ensure that service for cargo and
baggage meets the needs of the carrier to ensure on-time schedules are met
- Responsible for equipment and ensuring its safe and efficient operating status;
- Conferring with other supervisors and managers to coordinate activities with other
departments;
- Determining manpower requirements; ensuring disciplinary procedures are conducted in
a fair, timely, and consistent manner;
- Ability to comply with attendance/tardiness standards.
- Able to perform under pressure and within fixed time constraints
- Ensures necessary ground equipment is available in the ramp area and bag room for
upcoming flights
- Read and interpret aircraft weight and balance loading instructions, hazardous materials
identification labels, aircraft loading manifest, and baggage routing tags
- Follows and complies with all federal, state, municipal, airport authority, and carrier rules
and regulations
- Provide security and protection for air travelers.
- Responsible for identifying dangerous objects in baggage or on passengers and
preventing those objects from being transported onto aircraft.
- Duties include (but are not limited to) aircraft searches, passenger screening, baggage
screening, and/or all.
- Ensure crews are being briefed before flights on positions to take and how flights will
work
- Perform aviation screening and supervise employees performing aviation screening
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Must possess computer experience (6+ months) and knowledge of Microsoft Word and
Excel
- Ability to navigate electronic devices (computers, fax machines, printers, time clock, etc).
- A proven track record in supervising a business unit.
- Experience in operational planning and resource allocation.
- A working knowledge of GSE maintenance issues.
- Experience and understanding of the commercial issues in aviation.
- Must have a High School diploma, GED
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Capable of processing information promptly
- Must have and maintain a Valid Driver's License
- Able to proficiently speak, read, and write in English
- Basic computer literacy
- Previous ramp or airline experience
- Must successfully complete all training requirements and maintain certifications
throughout employment
- Must clear a FBI fingerprint background check
Physical Requirements
- Must be physically fit to perform duties of the job including but not limited to standing,
lifting, bending, pushing, and pulling for extended periods
- Capable of repetitively lifting up to 70 pounds in confined spaces and repetitively
- Must be physically fit to perform the duties of the job
- Willing to work outside in all types of weather conditions with exposure to loud noises
Specific Working Hours
- Must be able and flexible to work variable shifts, weekends, and holiday-specific shifts to
be determined
- Must be able to work extended hours on short notice during non-routine operations
GAT Airline Ground Support, as an equal opportunity employer, makes hiring decisions based
on business needs and the best-qualified candidates available and does not discriminate in its
employment decisions based on any protected category. GAT Airline Ground Support is a
drug-free workplace and conducts random drug test. Employment with GAT Airline Ground
Support is contingent upon a clean driving record, 10-year criminal History records check, and
drug screen as required. You must also have proof of high school or GED completion.
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