Lead Ramp Agent Needed-South Jordan Area | Hiring

Your Next Step in South Jordan

Position: Lead Ramp Agent (Flexible/Contract, South Jordan) Employer: Delta Air Lines (Hiring in South Jordan) Based in: South Jordan, UT (our main South Jordan branch) Urgency: Immediate consideration in South Jordan. Experience: Open to all levels.

Pay: $24-$30/Hour (approx. $56.2k/Year) Benefits: Benefits may be available based on employment type. Project-based work with clear objectives.

Responsibilities

This role centers on your professional skills within the Aviation Management space in South Jordan.

• This South Jordan-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our Delta Air Lines team in South Jordan, UT is growing.
• Benefit from working in South Jordan, a key hub for the Aviation Management industry.

Orchestrate the Symphony of the Runway

About Delta Air Lines Operations

Precision, speed, and safety are the pillars of Delta Air Lines' ground operations. We are looking for born leaders to command our ramp teams. The Lead Ramp Agent 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 Delta 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.
• Profit Sharing: Share in the success of the world's most profitable airline.

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.