Ramp/Baggage Agent
**Open call interviews will be held at the Workforce1 ITC Career Center in Jamaica Queens. Please review the scheduled dates & times and RSVP for the interview you want to attend using the Calendly link provided at the bottom of this page. Important: If you do not already have an NYC.gov Workforce1 account, you must create one before you RSVP using this link:
RAMP/BAGGAGE AGENT (JFK Airport)
Starting Pay: $21.50 - $22.00/hr.
JOB DUTIES:
• Guide aircraft to and from gates
• Load, unload, and transport baggage and cargo
• Operate ground support equipment (belt loaders, tugs, tow tractors, etc.)
• Maintain ramp safety and follow all procedures
• Communicate with flight crews and ground teams
• Assist in flight on-time performance
• Complete physically active tasks such as standing, bending, and lifting
• Lift and move baggage or cargo weighing up to 70 lbs. regularly
• Navigate jetway stairs while handling baggage
• Read load sheets, baggage tags, and cargo labels
• Respond to visual and verbal instructions
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions around aircraft and equipment
• Lift baggage and cargo when loading/unloading aircraft, carts, and containers (may require lifting over 100 items per flight)
• Push/pull loaded and empty carts and containers during loading/unloading operations
• Couple and uncouple carts and/or cargo container dollies
• Ascend and descend jetway stairs while carrying baggage
• Bend, stoop, or crawl to move and stack/unstack cargo in aircraft and containers
• Stand for extended periods (up to 4 hours) in all weather conditions to load/unload cargo and direct traffic
• Walk continuously to load/unload cargo from pallets, containers, carts, or conveyor belts
REQUIREMENTS:
• Valid driver’s license
• Willing and able to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to lift 50–70 lbs.
• Experience with heavy vehicle operation preferred, but not required
*Please use the RSVP link below to confirm your attendance for the date you want to attend.
In-Person Interview Details:
📅 Available Dates: Tuesday, 6/9/26 and Thursday, 6/11/26
🕛 Times: 10:00 AM on 6/9 & 6/11
🔗 RSVP Link (address provided here):
