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Part-Time Porter Agent - DCA Airport

PrimeFlight Aviation Services Inc., Arlington, VA, United States


Job Location: DCA-Ronald Regan Wash, 901 Air Cargo Rd, Bay 102, Arlington, VA 22202, USA

HANDLING BAGGAGE WITH CARE, AND PASSENGERS WITH CLASS- JOIN US AS A PORTER TODAY!
Interested in working in aviation? Are you looking for a job with stability and growth opportunities? If you are looking for a career with growth potential and work well in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment, we want to speak to you!

WHY WORK FOR PRIMEFLIGHT?

Enjoy benefits like 401(k) with matching, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off, growth opportunities, and more (*Benefits may vary based on eligibility)

We are committed to being a leading provider of commercial services within the aviation industry

Our teams focus on maintaining a positive working environment and treating all team members with respect

With more than 200 locations across the world, we offer opportunities for career progression

SUMMARY OVERVIEW
The Porter is responsible for loading and unloading passengers' luggage onto and off airplanes, utilizing conveyor systems and other machinery to transport baggage efficiently, ensuring proper handling to prevent damage, and may also assist with passenger check‑in and directing them to departure gates while maintaining safety and security standards at the airport.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Load and unload baggage efficiently and safely

Sort and organize baggage on designated carts, conveyors, or screening machines

Transport baggage securely using carts in designated areas

Safely transport oversized baggage or live animals as needed

Ensure a continuous supply of baggage tubs for the baggage conveyor belts

Clear any jams and remove debris on the baggage conveyor systems

Lift, sort, and stack baggage when the belt system is not operational

Exemplify PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards

Perform any additional duties as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS

18 years of age or older

Eligible to work in the United States

Communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking)

One year of customer service experience

Demonstrate regular, predictable attendance at job location

Ability to access and interpret information in print and electronically, including the use of electronic devices such as iPads/Tablets, computers, and mobile devices

Effectively communicate with colleagues and clients, both in‑person and through electronic means

Pass a background check and drug screen

Eligibility to acquire needed credentials and clearances (FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal – as applicable)

Airlines are 24/7, so we need our team members to be flexible to work various shifts including nights, weekends and holidays

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

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/WORKING CONDITIONS MAY INCLUDE:

Ability to lift up to 70 pounds

Prolonged standing and walking in an indoor/outdoor environment as applicable

May need to reach with arms and grasp with hands

May need to push, pull

May need to crawl and crouch, at times, in confined tight spaces

May need to bend, stretch, squat, kneel

May need to climb and work at elevated heights

Exposure to moderate and at times high noise levels

Exposure to biohazards and/or chemicals

Exposure to outdoor elements

Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms

Tasks may involve repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers

Specific vision abilities required for this job include: close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); peripheral vision; depth perception; ability to adjust focus

The pay rate listed on this post is what the company reasonably expects to pay for this position. However, individual compensation may vary based on factors including qualifications, skills, competencies, education, and experience.

PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at PrimeFlight Aviation Service, Inc. without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state/province, and local laws.

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