Brian Torres

• Perform a wide range of aircraft ground-support and fleet-service operations in a fast-paced airport environment.
• Perform ramp duties including aircraft water service, baggage and cargo loading/unloading, wing walking, and aircraft pushback operations.
• Clean and service aircraft cabins, including seats, floors, lavatories, and removal of trash and other waste.
• Perform pier and baggage operations by scanning baggage, loading bags into baggage carts, and transporting them to the appropriate gate for aircraft loading.
• Perform LT/Transfer Runner duties by meeting arriving flights, scanning and collecting transfer baggage, and transporting bags to the appropriate carousel or gate.
• Handle time-sensitive and rush/“hot” transfer bags to help ensure they reach the correct gate within required operational timelines.
• Follow established airport procedures while handling baggage, cargo, aircraft servicing, and other ground-support responsibilities.

• Relocated across states, necessitating a temporary employment gap. It also took time for me to find a job.

• Directed ground crews involved in loading, unloading, securing, and staging aircraft cargo and baggage.
• Coordinated cargo distribution to maximize available aircraft space.
• Directed and participated in cargo loading operations to ensure completeness and proper weight distribution.
• Secured cargo using straps, braces, and padding to prevent shifting or damage during transportation.
• Loaded, unloaded, and sorted freight and baggage.
• Performed aircraft servicing duties.
• Assisted with aircraft pushback and towing operations.
• Operated ground-support equipment, including tugs, tractors, and belt loaders.

• Directed ramp crews during aircraft cargo and baggage loading, unloading, securing, and staging operations.
• Coordinated cargo distribution to maximize aircraft space while maintaining proper load distribution.
• Participated in cargo loading to ensure loads were complete and evenly distributed.
• Secured cargo using straps, braces, and padding to prevent shifting or damage.
• Loaded, unloaded, and sorted freight and baggage.
• Performed aircraft servicing operations.
• Assisted with aircraft pushback and towing.
• Operated ground-support equipment including tugs, tractors, and belt loaders.

• Prepared work orders, bills of lading, shipping orders, and other documentation used to route materials.
• Determined appropriate shipping methods using established shipping procedures, routes, and rates.
• Coordinated with carrier representatives regarding shipping and delivery arrangements.
• Prepared and directed preparation of operational, maintenance, and safety documentation.
• Provided shipping instructions and routing information to coordinate delivery times and locations.
• Inspected warehouse, vehicle, and equipment conditions and coordinated maintenance, testing, repairs, or replacements when necessary.
• Developed and documented standard and emergency operating procedures for receiving, handling, storing, shipping, and salvaging materials.
• Tracked and traced shipments and expedited orders when necessary.

• Followed traffic laws and established transportation procedures while completing delivery operations.
• Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment, including fuel, oil, water, tires, lights, and brakes.
• Reported vehicle mechanical problems and other operational issues.
• Loaded and unloaded delivery vehicles.
• Verified inventory loads against shipping documentation.
• Followed written and verbal directions to navigate delivery routes.
• Reported delays, accidents, and transportation-related situations using phones and two-way radios.

• Prepared aircraft manifests documenting baggage, mail, and freight weights and passenger information.
• Entered shipping and baggage information using computer systems and handheld barcode scanners.
• Secured aircraft loads using straps, braces, and padding to prevent shifting or damage.
• Participated in cargo loading operations to ensure completeness and proper weight distribution.
• Obtained flight numbers, aircraft numbers, and crew information from dispatchers and recorded data on aircraft flight documents.
• Performed physically demanding ramp operations, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, bending, kneeling, crawling, and working in confined or elevated areas.
• Pushed and pulled loaded and empty baggage carts and remained on foot for extended periods while performing ramp duties.