FlySafair is Hiring: Join the Team as a Ramp Agent! (Apply Now Before March 21, 2025)

FlySafair is Hiring: Join the Team as a Ramp Agent! (Apply Now Before March 21, 2025)

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? Fly Safair is seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join their team as Ramp Agents at their Johannesburg location. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of one of South Africa’s most respected airlines. With 2 vacancies available, if you have the right skills and qualifications, we encourage you to apply before the March 21, 2025 closing date!

Job Description

As a Ramp Agent at Fly Safair, you will be a key part of the team ensuring that flight operations run smoothly and efficiently. Your role will be crucial in maintaining safety, security, and punctuality while managing ground operations. You’ll be working closely with the crew, ground handlers, and other departments to ensure that every flight departs on time and without issues.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Safety Compliance:
   Ensure that all safety regulations are followed at all times, especially regarding dangerous goods handling.
2. Aircraft Safety and Security:
   You will be responsible for ensuring general safety and security around the aircraft during the turnaround process.
3. Liaise with Crew and Ground Handlers:
   You’ll be the go-between for the flight crew and the ground handling team to obtain boarding clearance for passengers.
4. Baggage and Cargo Handling:
   Monitor the loading and offloading of baggage and cargo, ensuring everything is done efficiently and safely.
5. Track Load Changes:
   If there are any load changes, you’ll be responsible for informing the ground handling team immediately.

1. Efficient Turnaround:
   Help ensure effective turnarounds, minimizing delays by making sure all handling agents and service providers are in place for arrivals.
2. Ramp Safety Audits:
   Conduct ramp safety audits when necessary to ensure all procedures are being followed.
3. Vehicle Maintenance:
   Ensure that ramp vehicles are clean, well-maintained, and fully fueled for each operation.
4. Crew Support:
   Assist with crew requests, including coordinating clean-up services, providing water, and managing restroom facilities.
5. Operational Coordination:
   Monitor flight operations to ensure on-time performance. You’ll also be responsible for allocating delays when necessary and coordinating any disrupted operations.

1. Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Checks:
   Conduct regular FOD checks to ensure that no debris interferes with flight operations.
2. Flight Documentation:
   Complete ramp agent forms for every flight and compile reports for any irregularities or incidents that occur.
3. Cross-Department Liaison:
   You’ll need to communicate with different departments to ensure everything is on track, from fueling to boarding gate closure.
4. Heavy Equipment Coordination:
   Arrange support for heavy or oversized equipment, such as motorized wheelchairs, ensuring that all equipment is safely handled.
5. Passenger Services and KPIs:
   Monitor Ramp and Passenger Service Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), such as boarding gate closure times and equipment positioning, ensuring top-quality service.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 or Equivalent: A high school diploma is required.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an airline or aviation environment, preferably in passenger services, ramp services, or baggage handling.
• Driver’s License: A Code 08 driver’s license is essential for the role.
• No Criminal Record: You must have a clean criminal record.
• Airside Knowledge: Understanding of airport operations and airside procedures is important.

Skills:

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks at once.
• Problem-solving ability and capable of making quick decisions.
• Strong planning, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Customer-focused and adaptable to varying work conditions.
• Computer literate and capable of working with basic software.

Personal Attributes:

• Professional and reliable with high integrity.
• Able to work well under pressure and be flexible with tasks.
• Team player who can adapt to different roles and handle confidential information.
• A strong sense of urgency to ensure operations run on time.

How to Apply:

• Important: Please note that email applications will not be accepted.
• Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by March 21, 2025.
• Preference: FlySafair gives preference to under-represented designated groups.
• Selection Process: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within two weeks. If you don’t hear from us by then, please consider your application unsuccessful.
• Fly Safair Reserves the Right:
  • Not to proceed with this vacancy.
  • To appoint candidates based on operational requirements.

Why You Should Apply:

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with one of the top airlines in South Africa, contributing directly to the success of Fly Safair’s operations. As a Ramp Agent, you’ll be at the heart of keeping flights running on time, maintaining safety standards, and providing excellent support to the crew and passengers. It’s an exciting role with plenty of responsibility, and there’s always something new happening in the fast-paced aviation environment!

Apply Now

If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role with a leading airline, apply now and don’t miss your chance to join the Fly Safair team before the March 21, 2025 deadline!