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Baggage Handler - Baghdad, Iraq

Discussion in 'Jobs Available' started by AMTK462, Sep 9, 2010.

  1. AMTK462 Well-Known Member

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    http://www.dyncorprecruiting.com/ext/detail.asp?dyn2010-362A


    Job Summary
    Baggage handlers are responsible for loading, unloading and sorting freight and baggage in support of the U.S. Department of State (DoS), Bureau for Diplomatic Security (DS), under oversight from the Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Office of Aviation (INL/A).

    Principle Accountabilities
    JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
    1. Responsible for maintaining safety and security of the ramp at all times
    2. Adhere to required security procedures and hazardous material handling requirements.
    3. Transfer baggage from and to all aircraft
    4. Ability to safely operate Ground Support Equipment (GSE) to include baggage tug and belt loader including the performance of equipment checks.
    5. Responsible for courteous, prompt, accurate and careful handling of customer baggage, airfreight and Company Materials (COMAT), (continuous lifting, loading/unloading, sorting & transfer of baggage, freight, COMAT).
    6. Assist in ramp set-up and storage of equipment and baggage
    7. Constant communication with Operations, Flight Crew personnel, and other ground personnel
    8. Reporting any suspicious-looking baggage items to Flight Crew or Aviation Operations Manager
    9. Service aircraft as needed to include aircraft lavatories, and portable water.

    OTHER or ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
    Performs other duties as assigned

    Management Responsibility
    None

    Reports to
    Aviation Operations Managers

    Internal/External Contacts
    DI Management, DoS Representatives

    Knowledge & Skills
    1. Good communication skills and the ability to work well with others
    2. Prior supervisory experience
    3. Understanding of airline systems and ground support operations
    4. Able to fluently read, write, speak and understand English
    5. Ability to work under stressful situations and tight time constraints
    6. Be aware of and observe safety procedures at all times
    7. A valid US Drivers License is required
    8. Possess or ability to attain a US Passport before assignment.
    9. Ability to obtain and maintain a Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) Background Investigation through DoS, is a condition of continued employment

    Experience & Education
    Two (2) years experience as a Baggage Handler, Fleet Service Agent, and/or Ramp Agent in a commercial or military aviation operation.

    High school diploma or equivalent is required.

    Physical Requirements/Working Environment
    1. Must be able to run, walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for up to 8 hours minimum per day and sit for up to three hours per day.
    2. Must be able to climb stairs, ramps ladders and work stands.
    3. Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
    4. May be required to carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds.
    5. Employee must be able to continually lift and carry 75 pounds.
    6. May be required to lift up to 75 pounds to height of four feet and be required to lift up to 40 pounds to height of 7 feet.
    7. Must possess the ability to read and interpret safety manuals, technical procedures or regulations.
    8. Must be able to see imperfections, micrometer readings and other small scales.
    9. May be required to operate power, machinery, hand tools, etc.
    10. Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
    11. Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depths.

    Must be capable of living and working in a potentially hostile environment for an extended period. May be required to travel to and between remote location(s) in austere environments. May be required to respond to a wide variety of operational circumstances, including extreme weather conditions and rudimentary infrastructure. May be exposed to extreme noise from turbine and jet engine aircraft. May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; may be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts, vehicles, or aircraft.

    Travel
    Travel to and between CONUS and OCONUS locations as requested is required
  2. Ollie Well-Known Member

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    I deal with these people every day and I must say the bar is pretty low... :rolleyes: I can't imagine how much easier life would be with some intelligent, motivated individuals at the ADACG.
  3. jima7011 The Fire Chief

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    Didn't DynCorp have problems paying their folks working in Afghanistan? (I have some friends working there with them so it is a rhetorical question).

    Be afraid--Be very afraid.
  4. syntrikz Well-Known Member

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    Thread needs to be retitled Bhaggage Hanndler
  5. N826AW Snooki's Baby Daddy

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    Sounds like throwing bags in Phoenix but with mortars.
  6. Ollie Well-Known Member

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    That's actually a very accurate assessment...
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  7. ProudPilot Aeronautics Geek

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    Is the pay ridiculously good, or ridiculously bad?
  8. Ollie Well-Known Member

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    Contractor jobs over here used to pay ridiculously well but things have changed. The budget has been decimated and we're in the process of withdrawing forces to a skeleton crew. I'm sure the pay is really good for a baggage handler but not enough to justify living/working in this hell hole.
  9. sweeps Well-Known Member

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    9. Service aircraft as needed to include aircraft lavatories, and portable water.

    as opposed to stationary water? and it's pronounced poat-able, not pot-able, lol.
  10. Derg Major Domo

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    Well, if you listen to Jan Brewer without fact-checking, you'd think that PHX already HAS mortars! :)

    "An illegal alien walked right into my home and stole my six-inch BMT on wheat right outta my hands! Obama did NOTHING but stand by and pray to his Muslim god!"
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  11. Z_Pilot New Member

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    I'll tap that....if the pay is insane. :insane:
  12. determined2fly Well-Known Member

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    So does anyone know how much they pay?
  13. TechFlyer New Member

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    Today I asked the guys who marshal us in and hook up external power to our 130 what they make out here...$95,000/year. They said at other locations in the region it's possible to make up to $120,000/year.
  14. brian434 Well-Known Member

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    Are you talking about the transit alert guys? State side they don't make much less than that. Job is cake down here at Keesler and they get paid at that level.
  15. no1betteronlyme New Member

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    ARe any of you on inl/a program as a baggage handler...and if you are, has the pay changed, meaning gone down much. what can i expect just, recvd a email from FL for the position
  16. Skåning Well-Known Member

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    I'm curious as to how much a combat baggage handler gets paid
  17. no1betteronlyme New Member

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    thats funny...combat baggage handler
  18. bkey79 Ceeee-Yaaaa!!!

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    potable water, not portable water... potable water is sanitized and ready for drinking
  19. Skåning Well-Known Member

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    [IMG]

    Portable water
  20. bkey79 Ceeee-Yaaaa!!!

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    I spent over 4 years of my life between Iraq, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the UAE. All places have water trucks running around with "Potable" or "Non Potable" on the side. The bathroom trailers contain non-potable water, used for showers and toilets. While yes, water in water bottles is "portable" it is also "potable" and I'm fairly certain they are talking about "potable water."

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Investment_in_post-invasion_Iraq

    potable water storage:

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    potable water truck:

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    non-potable water truck:

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    Anyone who's actually spent time overseas has seen these trucks running day and night...
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