dnata is hiring a Bagroom Agent Lead at JFK Airport!

Pay Rate $20.75/hr. 

* Weekly pay, 401K, paid time off, paid training and company uniforms *

We are “Reconnecting a Better World” through our best-in-class team of dedicated, passionate, and highly trained aviation professionals. We have been awarded “Ground Handler of the Year” for seven consecutive years and are committed to our Vision of being the world’s most admired air services provider. Led from our Global Headquarters in Dubai and with international and domestic operations spanning six continents, our Mission is to deliver the promises our customers make. If you’re looking for a highly rewarding career in aviation services, you’re looking for dnata!

dnata is one of the world’s largest air services providers. Established in 1959, the company ensures the aviation industry operates smoothly and efficiently in 129 airports. Offering ground handling, cargo, travel, and flight catering services in 35 countries across six continents, dnata is a trusted partner for over 300 airline customers around the world. Each day, the company handles over 1,900 flights, moves over 8,500 tons of cargo, books over 16,000 hotel stays, and uplifts over 320,000 meals

As a dnata Baggage Agent Lead, you have the essential role of leading the bagroom, the unloading and loading of luggage, freight, and cargo on and off commercial aircraft. Driving and operating small specialized commercial vehicles.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Continuously lead and participate in the movement of cargo and baggage loading on and off aircraft and transport it between aircraft, outbound bagroom, airport terminals, air cargo facilities, and other aircraft
• Lift cargo weighing up to 70 lbs. when loading/unloading aircraft, carts, and containers
• Loading/unloading may require lifting over 100 items for a single aircraft
• Push/pull loaded and empty carts and containers during loading/unloading operations
• Couple/uncouple carts and/or cargo container dollies
• Ascend/descend jet-way stairs while carrying cargo
• Bend/stoop and crawl to move and stack/unstack cargo in aircraft and containers
• Stand for up to 4 hours in all weather conditions to upload or unload cargo and direct traffic
• Walk continuously to load/ unload cargo from pallets, containers, carts, or conveyor belts
• Complete safety checklists for motorized equipment
• Drive and operate motorized equipment (Tug, Belt Loader)
• Read and interpret aircraft load sheets, checked baggage tags, and cargo labels
• Operate a computer to enter and retrieve data for weight and balance purposes
• Count baggage/cargo being uploaded/ unloaded during operations
• Connect support equipment to aircraft such as PC Air, GPU etc.
• Use signaling devices to communicate with co-workers or flight crew
• Ensure compliance with dnata, TSA and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and policies
• Other duties as assigned
• Can meet the Station’s attendance standards

• Possess/maintain a valid State driver's license and other FAA/Airport required identification/seals or authorizations
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be flexible to work variable shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Specific shifts to be determined based on operational needs
• Must be able to work extended hours on short notice during irregular operation
• Ability to work in inclement weather
• Frequent bending, stretching push/pulling, stacking, and kneeling in small, confined locations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.