Ramp Supervisor Career Path (M/F/D)

About the job

Ramp Supervisor Career Path (M/F/D)

Zurich, Zurich, CH

In 2024, Swissport International provided professional ground handling services for around 247 million passengers (2023: 232 million) and handled approximately 5 million tonnes of air freight in 117 air freight halls worldwide (2023: 4.7 million). Several of their freight halls are certified by the industry association IATA (CEIV Pharma) and the British MHRA specifically for the demanding handling of pharmaceutical shipments. As of the end of December 2024, Swissport employs around 60,000 staff worldwide and operates at 276 airports in 45 countries across six continents.

Are you looking for a challenging and varied role in aviation where you are physically active and take on responsibility? Then this career path could be just right for you!

RAMP SUPERVISOR CAREER PATH (M/F/D)

LOCATION | ZURICH AIRPORT

STARTING SALARY | 4852.- CHF/MONTH OR HOURLY WAGE

TRAINING DURATION | APPROX. 12 MONTHS

START | IMMEDIATE OR BY AGREEMENT

You will work in a dynamic environment and, after successful training, take on operational leadership tasks in the ramp area after just one year. You will not only be responsible for the smooth handling of aircraft on the ramp but also work in a strong, multicultural team and continuously develop your leadership skills. The work requires physical fitness and commitment but offers excellent development opportunities and prospects for your professional future. Become part of our team and start your career in an exciting and forward-looking field!

This could be your future daily work routine: Youtube: A day in the life of a Ramp Supervisor

Your duties from the start of employment:

• Loading and unloading aircraft as part of a team
• Operating and driving light and heavy handling equipment to transport luggage, freight, mail, etc.

Your training:

• Various training modules (web-based and on-the-job training)
• Regular site meetings with your supervisors
• Practical driving test on the airport apron

After successful training and suitability, the following will be added:

• Responsibility for the operational leadership of a group of operational workers in daily operations
• Contact and coordination with various interfaces, such as Load Control, Transport, Pilots, and Team Managers of the ramp department
• Monitoring loading and unloading in compliance with all regulations and safety requirements

Your profile:

• Completed vocational training with a certificate of competence or gymnasium-level Matura
• Very good German skills in spoken and written form (native German speaker or equivalent proficiency)
• Good English skills (at least B2)
• Swiss or EU citizenship or corresponding work permit
• Strong physical resilience and fitness
• Weather resistance
• Age between 20 and 40 years
• Valid driving licence category B
• Willingness and mobility (car) for irregular shift work, i.e. working hours between 05:00 and 23:30 including weekends

Your personality:

• Natural authority and willingness to take responsibility
• Assertiveness and strong communication skills in challenging situations
• Conscientious working style and role model behaviour
• Punctuality, reliability, and ability to work in a team
• Good comprehension and time management

We offer:

• Permanent employment with training according to the career path concept to become a supervisor
• Internal training opportunities
• The following work deployment models are available to you:
• Classic monthly salary: up to 2 split shifts per month – starting salary of 4852.- CHF/month, after promotion to supervisor 5206.- CHF/month
• Part-time models with hourly wage: starting salary from 32.25 CHF, after promotion to supervisor from 34.80 CHF (availability for at least 14 days per month, including at least 3 full weekends, must be ensured)
• Split shifts are divided shifts with a break of 2 to 2.5 hours
• 39-hour week, five weeks’ holiday
• Exceptional social benefits
• Contribution to parking costs by Swissport
• Flight discounts

Would you also like to become part of our ramp specialist team? Then we look forward to receiving your complete application via our online job portal.