Will Rideout
Seattle,WA
Summary
Logistics professional prepared with significant experience in air ramp supervision. Proven ability to manage complex operations and ensure seamless cargo handling. Known for fostering team collaboration and adaptability to changing priorities. Expertise in operational efficiency and safety protocols.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Air Ramp Supervisor
UPS
03.2022 - Current
- Lead and ensure the safety of 20+ employees during the loading and unloading of cargo jets and air trailers.
- Taught the UPS Air Dangerous Goods class, covering federal and company regulations.
- Oversaw sort operations handling up to 6,000+ pieces of air volume per shift.
- Serve as a Load Planner, assigning cargo to aircraft to meet weight, balance, and time-sensitive requirements.
- Tracked and monitored time-critical shipments to ensure they met departure and arrival deadlines for both aircraft load planning and air trailer dispatching.
- Performed Air Trailer Load Dispatching, creating load plans based on destination, priority, and operational needs.
- Built spreadsheets and tracking tools for volume, dispatching, and load planning, enabling visibility for other hubs and upper management.
- Maintained clear consistent communication with vendors, internal departments, and management.
Ramp Agent
UPS
08.2018 - 03.2022
- Operated ground equipment and ensured safe unloading and loading of air cargo.
- Verified cargo weight, destination accuracy, and security using AROS handheld devices.
- Ensured Proper Cargo restraint and aircraft safety procedures.
- Supported ramp operations through equipment coordination, time management, and adherence to safety standards.
Education
Bachelors -
Seattle University
Seattle, WA06.2018
Skills
- Air Cargo
- Operations & Ground Handling
- Safety Compliance & Training
- Team Leadership (20 employees)
- Aircraft Weight & Balance Planning
- Air Trailer Load Dispatching
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Data Tracking and Spreadsheet Development
- Cross-functional Communication with Internal Teams and External Partners
Timeline
Air Ramp Supervisor
UPS
03.2022 - Current
Ramp Agent
UPS
08.2018 - 03.2022
Bachelors -
Seattle University