O level Jobs – Ramp Attendant Job Vacancy at Uganda Airlines

Reports to:         Ramp Supervisor

Job Summary:
To provide all necessary and required baggage sortation services to ensure departing baggage is loaded on the correct flight, and arriving baggage is reconciled with passengers in a timely manner. Duties include (and are not limited to) sorting baggage and cargo, delivery and collection of baggage from the Aircraft and handling of inbound arriving baggage and cargo.

Key accountabilities /responsibilities:

• Load and unload passenger luggage and air cargo, bulk and/or containers/pallets, onto carts and/or dollies and the airport belt system.
• Load and unload wheelchairs and child strollers and deliver them to a designated location.
• Provide special handling of luggage/cargo as required/directed
• Deliver passenger luggage to the claim area and unload it onto the conveyor system
• Deliver air cargo to the appropriate recipient
• Drive and/or operate ground support equipment including tow tractors, belt loaders, container loaders, baggage tugs,
• Baggage carts, cargo dollies, and other equipment as required.
• Collect and load mail, live animals, wheelchairs, and child strollers onto  the Aircraft
• Report all equipment malfunctions to the appropriate Supervisor/Manager
• Comply with all UCAA legislation and UR security requirements
• Comply with UR Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
• Maintain the highest standards of safety and security at all times
• Any other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications (knowledge, skills, experience):

• Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE)
• Flexible to work on various shifts (days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays)
• Ability to speak, write and understand the English language
• Ability to travel to the Airport at times when public transport may not be available
• Ability to follow processes and procedures and apply flexible approach when required
• Willingness to work in inclement weather
• Able to work in a manual environment and repeatedly lift up to 32kg throughout a shift.
• Able to work as part of a team in a challenging environment
• A valid driving license
• Previous experience working in an Aviation environment is an advantage
• The ability to speak different languages will be an added advantage.