- Directing aircraft to and from gates
- Verifying the aircraft is properly aligned with the gate and using hand signals or light wands
- Conducting visual inspections of the aircraft to ensure there are no visible issues or damages inbound or outbound
- Operating or managing ground support equipment, like baggage carts, pushback, and belt loaders
- Organizing the luggage by tags and putting them in separate piles while offloading
Communicating with pilots, gate agent and ground crew to ensure the aircraft is ready for departure