Lead Agent, Ramp Service RNO

Job Summary
Lead Airline Ramp Agent
Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays. Hours will vary based upon flight schedules.
Number of weekly hours may increase or decrease due to seasonal flight changes.
Must have a Valid Driver's License
Must pass a 10 year background check and pre-employment drug test.
Available to work weekends, holidays and evenings
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General Purpose of Job:
Directs, trains, and coordinates an assigned shift for ramp services provided to airlines and charter aircraft. Lead by example, exemplifying integrity, professionalism and excellent communication skills. Motivate to achieve results while leading people fairly and with respect. Must be totally committed to the importance of serving the customer and have an excellent customer service focus.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Plans, organizes, directs, and participates in the Ramp Services operations for both contracted commercial flights and charter aircraft. Ramp Services operations include passenger check-in, security screening; baggage transfers to and from aircraft, aircraft deicing, aircraft cleaning, lavatory services, and aircraft power unit hookups.
• Directs and trains assigned Ramp Services Agents. Training includes new employee training and on-going in-service training, including monthly compliance and yearly safety training. Maintains required training records.
• Implements departmental policy as directed for Ramp Services operations. Advises the Ramp Services Supervisor on policy issues, including making recommendations and decisions as appropriate and developing more efficient methods of operations as needed.
• Coordinates Ramp Services activities with air carrier personnel, station managers, and representatives of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) as required for assigned shift.
• Participates in the operation and training of various types of ground equipment, including, but not limited to, aircraft loading bridges, baggage tugs and carts, belt loaders, electric carts, lavatory carts, portable water carts, air starts, tow bars and portable stairs in and around aircraft. Ensures ground equipment is maintained in good working order at all times.
• Ensures compliance with current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and TSA security regulations, airline corporate rules and regulations, directives and procedures. Implements necessary changes in operations as directed. Attends regular and as-needed meetings.
• Maintains emergency checklists and supplies.
• Prepares and submits verbal and written reports related to ground service activities and Ground Service Agents as required.
• Updates Multi-User Flight Information Display System (MUFIDS) as required.
• Coordinates communications between Airport, airline dispatch personnel and flight captain, including, but not limited to, information related to passenger manifests, weight/balance, fueling requirements, on/off times, uplift, flight release and weather packages.
• Handles other business related responsibilities involving billing, correcting/updating payment data, collecting payments, cash handling, ordering supplies and other similar duties.
Competency/Behavioral Requirements:
• Direct and participate in the work of daily Ramp Services activities;
• Prepare timely written and verbal reports, training demonstrations, etc.;
• Follow oral and written instructions;
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
• Deal effectively and courteously with co-workers and customers;
• Exercise sound, independent judgment;
• Analyze situations and problems with a results-oriented focus;
• Resolve conflict effectively;
• Identify and evaluate solutions, and effectively implement determined action;
• Approach problem-solving creatively and with a team orientation;
• Present an overall professional image;
• Perform the essential functions of the job without posing a threat to the health and safety of others;
• Model and promote accepta

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