Ramp Agent / Deicing Specialist Needed (Seasonal FT ANC Airport Location)

Ramp Agent / Deicing Specialist

Pegasus Aviation Services is looking for a Ramp Agent / Deicing Specialist to work in Anchorage, Alaska. Join our team of outstanding professionals by applying today!

Responsibilities :

Deicing Specialists at Pegasus Aviation Services are responsible for operation of equipment for the removal of winter contaminants, such as ice and snow, from aircraft critical surfaces prior to a flight taking off. This position requires an in-depth knowledge of rules, regulations, technics, and procedures in all areas of aircraft deicing. A Deicing Specialist must be able to operate all the equipment in our fleet to include dual and single operator trucks. The deicing specialist will be required to maintain the serviceability of the deicing equipment, including supporting GSE and quality departments by performing the preseason, mid-season, and end of season deicing truck inspections, as well as deicing fluid tests required by the deicing program. Daily equipment inspections will be the responsibility of the Deicing Specialist for the deicer fleet during the winter season. Deicers will be responsible for accurately completing deliver logs and work orders used for the tracking and billing of deicing services provided by Pegasus to our customers. As fully qualified operators of deicing equipment, the Deicing Specialist may be authorized and assigned to help perform training on the deicing equipment and to train to a level of acceptable capability with the deicing equipment during new or recurrent OJT training periods. Deicing Specialist may be responsible for operating the deicing fluid fill and storage station used to supply the deice trucks with fluids. Deicing Specialist may be responsible for ensuring the proper acceptance, mixing, and distribution of fluids from the deice facility. During down times with no deicing, the Deicing Specialist may be assigned other duties within Ramp Operations for which they are qualified to work. Deicing Specialists may be required to work independently, with little supervision during their shifts.

Qualifications :

Must possess a valid driver's license. Be at least 18 years of age. Must be willing to work in inclement weather. Must be comfortable with heights up to 40'. Good communication skills. Must be a U.S. citizen or show proof of right to work in the U.S. High School graduate or GED. Able to fluently read, write, speak, and understand English. Ability to work under stressful situations and tight time constraints in a fast-paced environment. Self-motivated, team player. Required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and varying schedules during winter events. Successfully complete a background investigation, including FBI fingerprints, criminal history, and pre-employment drug test.

Preferred Qualifications :

Prior Ramp Service experience. Prior Deicing Experience.

Language Skills :

Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondence.

Math skills :

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Abilities :

Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram form.

Physical Demands : moderate.

The Aircraft Deicers on occasion may lift or move with help up to 70 pounds, and / or more. They may frequently lift or move 70 to 100 pounds and constantly lift or move up to 50 pounds. Aircraft Deicers are regularly required to use hands, talk, hear, bend, stoop, kneel, and is frequently required to stand, walk. They may be required to climb, sit, and balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus. Aircraft Deicers typically work outside and are exposed to all types of weather conditions with a seasonal range of temperatures which include rain, snow, wind, and extreme temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can vary dramatically depending on location and time of day. Occasionally high noise levels where hearing protection is required and provided.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status : Non-Exempt Hourly

Job ID 2025-19341 Work Type On-Site

Company Description :

Work Where It Matters Pegasus Aviation Services, an Akima company, is not just another aviation contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska. At Pegasus, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States. For our shareholders, Pegasus provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. For our government customers, Pegasus delivers efficient, flexible, and safe aviation services as it supports domestic and international passenger and freighter airlines. As a Pegasus employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).