Freeport Career:Ground Operations Lead at United Airlines | Hiring

Your Next Step in Freeport

Role Essentials

• Flexible Role in Freeport: Ground Operations Lead
• Career Level: Trainee.
• Based in: Freeport, IL (a central Freeport location)
• Status: New Freeport listing (actively interviewing).
• Hiring Organization: United Airlines
• This Freeport-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our United Airlines team in Freeport, IL is growing.
• Benefit from working in Freeport, a key hub for the Aviation Management industry.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $24-$30/Hour (approx. $56.2k/Year)
• Benefits: Benefits may be available based on employment type.
• Join our Freeport team for this flexible role.

What You'll Do

• This role centers on your professional skills within the Aviation Management space in Freeport.

Orchestrate the Symphony of the Runway

About United Airlines Operations

Precision, speed, and safety are the pillars of United Airlines' ground operations. We are looking for born leaders to command our ramp teams. The Ground Operations Lead is a critical supervisory role within our aviation jobs network, bridging the gap between frontline workers and flight deck crews. If you have a commanding presence and a passion for airport jobs, this is your chance to shine.

Job Summary

As the Below-Wing Coordinator, you are the director of the tarmac. You will oversee a dedicated team of ramp agents to execute flawless, on-time aircraft turnarounds. You are responsible for ensuring every bag is loaded according to strict weight and balance calculations, all ground support equipment is staged correctly, and safety protocols are aggressively maintained. You will solve logistical puzzles in real-time under the roar of jet engines.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Team Command: Direct and assign daily duties to ramp service clerks, ensuring optimal staffing and workflow during peak flight banks.
• Weight & Balance Authority: Audit cargo loads against the flight deck’s manifest to guarantee the structural and aerodynamic safety of the aircraft.
• Safety Auditing: Conduct real-time safety observations, ensuring all personnel are wearing PPE, practicing safe lifting, and adhering to strict "circle of safety" equipment rules.
• Crisis Management: Lead the operational recovery during severe weather events or delayed inbound flights, working closely with the control tower and gate agents.
• Mentorship: Train, coach, and elevate new hires, instilling a dominant culture of safety and excellence.

The United Advantage (Benefits)

Your leadership is rewarded with a dominant compensation package:

• Premium Lead Pay: Significant hourly overrides for leadership duties.
• Global Flight Privileges: See the world with industry-leading travel benefits for you and your family.
• Comprehensive Healthcare: Premium medical, dental, and vision packages tailored for you.
• Union Representation: Enjoy the stability and backing of a strong union contract.

Requirements

• 1 to 3 years of verifiable experience in ramp agent jobs or airline ground handling.
• Proven ability to lead a team in a high-stress, time-sensitive environment.
• Deep understanding of FAA safety regulations and aircraft weight/balance metrics.