Ramp Operator

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT@ 

Lilongwe Handling Company Limited (LIHACO)

POSITION: RAMP OPERATOR 

Location: Lilongwe

 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND

 Lilongwe Handling Company Limited (LIHACO) is a wholly Malawi Government owned commercial entity established in 2000. The core business of the company is to provide to provide passenger, ramp and cargo handling services to national and international airlines, travel & tour and lounge services to passengers traveling in and out of Malawi Airports. The Company is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant position at Bakili Muluzi International Airport and Kamuzu International Airport.

Post:                 Ramp Operator (LH 9)

Responsible to:          Head Ramp Operator

Responsible for:          None

Purpose:               To ensure smooth operations at the ramp.

Main Duties:

Attend briefing meetings before aircraft arrival and debriefing after departure.

Check and inspect GSE before use.

Clean GSE before use

Position loading and other equipment at aircraft

Deploy guidelines and safety rails on loading and other applicable equipment.

Remove, loading and other equipment from aircraft.

Operate in-plane loading system while at aircraft.

Loading/offloading aircraft

Tow non-motorized GSE to a position near and away from aircraft

Collect and deliver cargo and mail from Air Cargo

Collect and deliver baggage from Baggage Sorting Area to aircraft and vice versa.

Collect foreign object debris (FOD)

Ensure safety and security in all ramp driving operations.

Report on hazards and safety risks during day-to-day ramp operations

 Education Qualification

Minimum of MSCE with Clean Driving License Class C1. Those with a valid Defensive Driving Certificate will have an added advantage.

Work Experience

At least two (2) years’ driving experience.

Method of application

Applications which meet the above requirements should be submitted with a detailed up to date Curriculum Vitae (CVs) specifying qualifications, experience, copies of certificates, contact details and three traceable referees not later than Wednesday 17th June 2026 to:

 The Chief Executive Officer

Lilongwe Handling Company

P.O. Box 89

LILONGWE

Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged and invited for interviews.