Jet Bridge Operator

dnata is more than a global air and travel services provider. We connect people with possibilities and opportunities across 130+ airports in 34 countries through ground handling, cargo, travel, and catering & retail services. Our purpose is clear: to deliver on the promises our customers make. We are powered by a bold vision to be the world’s most admired air and travel services provider, which guides our strategy, culture, and every role across our teams. Our core values fuel everything we do: we are safe, we play to win, we respect everyone and work together as a team, and we are future thinking. At dnata we foster diversity, nurture ambition, and celebrate achievement. If you're inspired by purpose and motivated to be part of a global team shaping the future of aviation and travel, we’d love to have you onboard.

On the ground, dnata USA keeps 27 of the country’s major airports connected – both with each other and the world - including John F. Kennedy Airport in New York City. Handling 200,000 tonnes of cargo, guiding 15,000,000 passengers and keeping 50,000 flights in the air each year, the work that the dnata USA team complete on the ground is crucial to keeping the country in the air.

The Jet bridge Operator is responsible for ensuring Jet-Bridge is positioned on aircraft for arrivals and remove Jet-Bridge from aircraft for departures. Additionally, responsibilities include:

• Operators need to exercise extreme caution as this is one of the only piece of equipment that touches an aircraft.
• Fifteen minutes prior to arrival/departure the operator needs to be ramp side by the bridge to do pre-arrival/post departure checks.
• The Jet-Bridge Operator needs to ensure that the bridge is stowed correctly in appropriate box, ensure cables are stowed, canopy and auto-level is fully engaged or dis-engaged, and area is cleared of vehicles, objects and members on the ramp prior to movement of Jet-Bridge.
• Operator training takes approximately 4-6 weeks. Upon completion, agents are required to work independently on at least 2 Jet-Bridges.
• Additional task may assign

Job Qualifications

1-2 years Jet Bridge operation experience

Possess/maintain a valid state driver's license and other FAA/Airport required identification/seals or authorizations

Must be able to pass SIDA airport and training tests

Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent

Possess basic computer literacy