dnata is more than a global air and travel services provider. We connect people with possibilities and opportunities across 130+ airports in 34 countries through ground handling, cargo, travel, and catering & retail services. Our purpose is clear: to deliver on the promises our customers make. We are powered by a bold vision to be the world’s most admired air and travel services provider, which guides our strategy, culture, and every role across our teams. Our core values fuel everything we do: we are safe, we play to win, we respect everyone and work together as a team, and we are future thinking. At dnata, we foster diversity, nurture ambition, and celebrate achievement. If you're inspired by purpose and motivated to be part of a global team shaping the future of aviation and travel, we’d love to have you onboard.
On the ground, dnata USA keeps 27 of the country’s major airports connected – both with each other and the world - including John F. Kennedy Airport in New York City. Handling 200,000 tonnes of cargo, guiding 15,000,000 passengers and keeping 50,000 flights in the air each year, the work that the dnata USA team complete on the ground is crucial to keeping the country in the air.
As a dnata Baggage Agent Lead, you have the essential role of leading the bagroom, the unloading andÂ
loading of luggage, freight, and cargo on and off commercial aircraft. Driving and operating smallÂ
specialized commercial vehicles.Â
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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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 aircraftÂ
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Lift cargo weighing up to 70 lbs. when loading/unloading aircraft, carts, and containersÂ
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Loading/unloading may require lifting over 100 items for a single aircraftÂ
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Push/pull loaded and empty carts and containers during loading/unloading operationsÂ
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Couple/uncouple carts and/or cargo container dolliesÂ
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Ascend/descend jet-way stairs while carrying cargoÂ
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Bend/stoop and crawl to move and stack/unstack cargo in aircraft and containersÂ
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Stand for up to 4 hours in all weather conditions to upload or unload cargo and direct trafficÂ
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Walk continuously to load/ unload cargo from pallets, containers, carts, or conveyor beltsÂ
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Complete safety checklists for motorized equipmentÂ
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Drive and operate motorized equipment (Tug, Belt Loader)Â
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Read and interpret aircraft load sheets, checked baggage tags, and cargo labelsÂ
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Operate a computer to enter and retrieve data for weight and balance purposesÂ
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Count baggage/cargo being uploaded/ unloaded during operationsÂ
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Connect support equipment to aircraft such as PC Air, GPU etc.Â
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Use signaling devices to communicate with co-workers or flight crewÂ
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Ensure compliance with dnata, TSA and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and policiesÂ
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Other duties as assignedÂ
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Can meet the Station’s attendance standardsÂ
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Possess/maintain a valid State driver's license and other FAA/Airport required identification/seals or authorizationsÂ
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High school diploma or equivalentÂ
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Must be flexible to work variable shifts, weekends, and holidaysÂ
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Specific shifts to be determined based on operational needsÂ
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Must be able to work extended hours on short notice during irregular operationÂ
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Ability to work in inclement weatherÂ
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Frequent bending, stretching push/pulling, stacking, and kneeling in small, confined locations.Â
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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. Â
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Possess/maintain a valid state driver's license and other FAA/Airport required identification/seals or authorizations. Â
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Specific shifts to be determined by administrative staff due to operational needs. Â
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Must be able to pass SIDA airport and training tests. Â
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Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Â
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without accommodations. Â
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The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Â
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Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions, provided such accommodations do not create an undue hardship for the Company. Â
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