Air Gateway Assistant

Build Your Career with UPS

At UPS, we're more than a global logistics company. We're a team of over 500,000 people connecting businesses and communities across the world every day.

We're currently seeking a motivated and safety-focused Air Gateway Assistant to join our Sydney Gateway Operations team. This role is ideal for someone with aviation ramp experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced airport environment and wants to build a long-term career with a global industry leader.

What we offer

• Stable employment with a globally recognised organisation

• Ongoing training and development

• Career progression opportunities across UPS Australia and internationally

• Supportive and inclusive team culture

• Exposure to aviation and international logistics operations

• Employee benefits and wellbeing programs

About the Role

Reporting to the Gateway Supervisor, you will play a key role in supporting daily aircraft turnaround activities and ensuring the smooth movement of freight through our air network.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Aircraft load planning and weight and balance calculations

• Preparing manifests and flight documentation

• Finalising load calculations and issuing loading instructions

• Accepting shipments and resolving freight discrepancies

• Coordinating aircraft loading and unloading activities

• Liaising with operational teams regarding aircraft servicing requirements including catering and cleaning

• Monitoring ULD movements between cargo terminals and aircraft

• Ensuring compliance with aviation safety, security and operational procedures

• Supporting additional operational and administrative tasks as required

Working Hours

This role operates on a rotating roster with varying shift start and finish times.

Typical operating hours are: 8:00am to 11:00pm, seven days per week

Flexibility to work weekends, public holidays and changing shifts is essential to support operational requirements.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous aircraft loading or unloading experience

• Airside ramp operations experience

• Strong understanding of airport operational procedures

• Current unrestricted Australian driver's licence (manual licence required)

• Strong communication and organisational skills

• Ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Good computer skills and attention to detail

• A strong commitment to workplace safety

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered, applicants must:

• Be eligible to obtain and maintain an ASIC clearance

• Pass a National Police Check

• Pass a pre-employment medical assessment

• Hold valid Australian or New Zealand working rights

Ready to Join UPS?

If you're looking for an exciting role in aviation and logistics with opportunities to grow your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now via SEEK and UPS Jobs.