Benjamin Vai
EL PASO
Summary
Dynamic Ramp Agent with extensive experience at Southwest Airlines, skilled in aircraft marshalling and baggage handling. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and safety through effective teamwork and adherence to safety procedures. Recognized for reducing damage claims by meticulously handling sensitive cargo and training new staff for optimal performance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Ramp Agent
Southwest Airlines
10.2022 - Current
- Loaded and unloaded luggage and cargo, ensuring timely aircraft departures.
- Operated ground support equipment safely and efficiently in high-pressure environments.
- Conducted pre-flight checks on baggage handling systems to maintain operational standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline boarding processes, enhancing efficiency.
- Maintained clean ramps, preventing trip hazards or debris from interfering with aircraft movements or personnel safety.
- Loaded and unloaded luggage and freight and assisted crew and travelers with bags for over Number daily flights.
- Conducted marshaling activities skillfully, guiding pilots safely towards their designated parking positions on the ramp area.
- Safely operated various types of equipment such as conveyor belts, push-back tractors and tugs.
- Reduced damage claims by carefully handling sensitive cargo, adhering to proper lifting techniques and equipment use.
- Deiced aircraft before takeoff for safety during inclement weather.
- Coordinated with ramp agents to verify baggage was placed on correct outgoing flight.
Ramp Agent
G2 Secured Staff
El Paso, TX
04.2022 - 2022
- Loaded and unloaded luggage and cargo, ensuring timely aircraft departures.
- Operated ground support equipment safely and efficiently in high-pressure environments.
- Conducted pre-flight checks on baggage handling systems to maintain operational standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline boarding processes, enhancing efficiency.
- Monitored and reported safety hazards to promote a secure work environment.
- Assisted in training new ramp agents on procedures and equipment usage for optimal performance.
- Guided aircraft into and out of parking positions using hand signals.
- Loaded and unloaded luggage and freight and assisted crew and travelers with bags for over Number daily flights.
Line Cook
West Texas Chophouse
El Paso
09.2021 - 2022
Education
High School Diploma - Accounting And Finance
Leukemia Fou College
Apia Samoa11.2004
Skills
- Loading and unloading
- Ramp service
- Aircraft marshalling
- Baggage handling
- Safety procedures compliance
- Aircraft tug operation
- Safety procedures
Timeline
Ramp Agent
Southwest Airlines
10.2022 - Current
Ramp Agent
G2 Secured Staff
04.2022 - 2022
Line Cook
West Texas Chophouse
09.2021 - 2022
High School Diploma - Accounting And Finance
Leukemia Fou College