American Airlines Hiring for Fleet Service Agent Part Time at New Orleans, Louisiana Full Time

Location: New Orleans Intl Apt (MSY-TRML)

Additional Locations: None

Requisition ID: 50668

This job will continue to be posted until at least 11/17/2021. If interested, please apply prior to this date.

Intro

Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!

Why you’ll love this job

Fleet Service Agents perform the handling of items on and off aircraft, carts, containers, and trucks; transporting items between terminals and aircraft; receiving, delivering, weighing and documenting of cargo in a cargo specific facility (warehouse) or a loading dock area.

The terms and conditions of this position are covered by the TWU/IAM Fleet Employee Association.

What you’ll do

• Move baggage and cargo of various weights to and from aircraft

• Drive and operate belt loaders

• Service aircraft at gates with ground power and air conditioning

• Tow and pushback aircraft from gates

• Service aircraft lavatories and water ports

• Clean interior of aircraft when needed

• Position beverage and luggage carts around the ramp area

• Works outdoors in various weather conditions

• Work shifts that include irregular and/or extended hours, weekends and holidays.

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All you’ll need for success

• High school diploma or GED or international equivalent

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• People-oriented and highly motivated, with a positive and cooperative attitude

• Lift, load, unload, and transport bags and cargo to/from aircraft’s, bag carts, and conveyor belts

• Good communication skills

• Applicable valid driver’s license as required by local authorities

• Completion of a pre-employment drug screen, comprehensive background check and/or fingerprinting to satisfy company and security requirements

• Must fulfill FAA criminal background checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA), if applicable

• Must be able to secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges, if applicable

• Ability to obtain jet bridge certification

• Must have the ability to pass the US Postal Service background check

What you’ll get

Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:

• Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.

• Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.

• Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.

• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more

Feel Free to be yourself at American

From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.

Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.

Additional Locations: None

Requisition ID: 50668

Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. American Airlines, Inc fully considers all qualified applicants including those with a criminal history.