Champaign Flexible Role:UPS Air Cargo Ground Support Driver

Tug & Tractor Operation: Drive heavy-duty baggage tugs, hauling massive trains of cargo dollies (ULDs) across the active airport tarmac from the sorting facility directly to the awaiting aircraft.
Aircraft Loading: Operate specialized aviation ground support equipment (GSE) including K-loaders and belt loaders. You will physically push, pull, and guide massive aluminum cargo containers weighing thousands of pounds into the belly of the aircraft.
Marshalling & Safety: Use illuminated wands to safely marshal multi-million-dollar cargo jets into their parking bays, ensuring absolute wing clearance and preventing catastrophic ground collisions.
All-Weather Endurance: Aviation never sleeps. You must execute your driving and loading duties outdoors on the concrete tarmac in torrential rain, freezing snow, and blistering summer heat, maintaining strict adherence to FAA safety regulations at all times.

Posted on August 27, 2026

Champaign, IL Full Time $3,500 - $5,000

Opportunity in Champaign

Role Essentials

Position: UPS Air Cargo Ground Support Driver (Flexible/Contract, Champaign)
Apply your your professional skills skills at our Champaign location.
Location: Champaign, IL
Employer: UPS Airlines (Hiring in Champaign)
Flexible contract/gig opportunity in Champaign.
Benefits: A competitive compensation package is offered.
Compensation: $3.5k-$5k/Month (approx. $51k/Year)
This Champaign-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
Our UPS Airlines team in Champaign, IL is growing.
Benefit from working in Champaign, a key hub for the Aviation Logistics industry.

Launch Your Career on the Tarmac

UPS operates one of the largest and most sophisticated cargo airlines in the world. Behind every roaring jet engine is an elite ground crew ensuring the freight makes the flight. As a UPS Air Cargo Ground Support Driver (Ramp Agent)