Jet Bridge Operator

dnata is hiring a Jet Bridge Operator at JFK Airport!

Pay rate $20.00

• Weekly pay, 401(K), paid time off, paid training and company benefits *
  
  
  

We are “Reconnecting a Better World” through our best-in-class team of dedicated, passionate, and highly trained aviation professionals. We have been awarded “Ground Handler of the Year” for seven consecutive years and are committed to our Vision of being the world’s most admired air services provider. Led from our Global Headquarters in Dubai and with international and domestic operations spanning six continents, our Mission is to deliver the promises our customers make. If you’re looking for a highly rewarding career in aviation services, you’re looking for dnata!

dnata is one of the world’s largest air services providers. Established in 1959, the company ensures the aviation industry operates smoothly and efficiently in 129 airports. Offering ground handling, cargo, travel, and flight catering services in 35 countries across six continents, dnata is a trusted partner for over 300 airline customers around the world. Each day, the company handles over 1,900 flights, moves over 8,500 tons of cargo, books over 16,000 hotel stays, and uplifts over 320,000 meals.

The Jetbridge Operator is responsible for ensuring Jet-Bridge is positioned on aircraft for arrivals and remove Jet-Bridge from aircraft for departures.

• Operators need to exercise extreme caution as this is one of the only piece of equipment that touches an aircraft.
• Fifteen minutes prior to arrival/departure the operator needs to be ramp side by the bridge to do pre-arrival/post departure checks.
• The Jet-Bridge Operator needs to ensure tha the bridge is stowed correctly in appropriate box, ensure cables are stowed, canopy and auto-level is fully engaged or dis-engaged, and area is cleared of vehicles, objects and members on the ramp prior to movement of Jet-Bridge.
• Operator training takes approximately 4-6 weeks. Upon completion, agents are required to work independently on at least 2 Jet-Bridges.
• Additional task may assigned
• Possess/maintain a valid state driver's license and other FAA/Airport required identification/seals or authorizations
• Must be able to pass SIDA airport and training tests
• Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Possess basic computer literacy
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without accommodations.