- Source
- Fountain
Description
The Customer Service Airline Catering Driver is responsible for catering aircraft and transporting meals/beverage/equipment to assign flights. They are in charge of providing excellent customer airline service while also following proper safety procedures.
- Delivery and Loading: Drive high-lift catering trucks on airport ramps, align platforms with aircraft doors, and load meal carts or equipment per flight specifications.
- Offloading and Cleanup: Remove used/dirty equipment, trash, and leftover items from the aircraft upon arrival.
- Vehicle and Safety Inspections: Complete pre- and post-trip safety checks on vehicles, ensuring compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and airport ramp rules.
- Communication: Coordinate with flight crews, dispatchers, and catering teams to meet tight flight departure schedules.
Qualifications
- Must have the ability to follow direction, meet tight deadlines, and interact/communicate with vendor airline crew as necessary.
- Ability to speak, read and understand English
- Must be flexible and able to react to changing priorities
- Comply with all work rules and regulations
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work under extreme pressure
- Strong interpersonal communication skills to build strong relationships with airline customer teams such as flight attendants
- Must be able to use fingers/hands to handle equipment
- Must be able to stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during shift of 8+ hours
- Must be able to lift and push up to 50+ lbs
- Able to pass a basic written test & basic driving skills test