Full-Time

Office Agent

Posted on 11/23/2025

Deadline 12/30/25
Alliance Ground International

Alliance Ground International

1,001-5,000 employees

Full-service aviation provider and cargo handler

No salary listed

Chicago, IL, USA

In Person

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Requirements
  • Intermediate computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
  • Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
  • Must be able to handle stress in a fast-paced environment and ensure deadlines are met
  • Ability to concentrate on detail
  • Ability to lift 50-70 lbs
  • Adhere to safety practices and programs
  • Ability to multitask
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 1 year of previous Cargo Agent experience is preferred
  • Valid US driver’s license
  • Successful completion of required airport badging process and pre-employment drug screen is required
Responsibilities
  • counter customer services
  • computer data entry
  • international cargo documents handling
  • retrieve import / deliver export documents to and from aircraft
  • acceptance of cargo in accordance with applicable TSA, FAA, Government and Air Carrier rules and regulations
  • releases import international freight upon review of CBP clearances and authorizations
  • collects air freight charges
  • prepare freight transfer manifests
  • handles phone calls in a professional and courteous manner
  • accepts dangerous goods in accordance to FAA Regulations and the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations
Alliance Ground International

Alliance Ground International

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Alliance Ground International provides aviation ground handling, expanding from cargo and mail handling to a full-service provider across the U.S. and Canada. It coordinates airport logistics such as loading and unloading freighter aircraft, freight handling, security, and terminal services for cargo and passengers via a network of on-site teams. The company differentiates itself by growing through acquisitions that broaden its airport footprint and add passenger and terminal handling under one umbrella. Its goal is to extend its network internationally, pursuing expansion in Europe and Latin America while continuing growth in North America, with private equity backing.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Miami, Florida

Founded

1987

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Lone Star Fund XII acquisition (January 2026) unlocks capital for European and Latin American expansion.
  • 12,000-person workforce and established airline relationships provide operational scale and customer stickiness.
  • Consolidated market position creates pricing power and cross-selling opportunities across service lines.

What critics are saying

  • Lone Star's 60-70% leverage model constrains European expansion; typical 5-7 year hold conflicts with growth plans.
  • CEO Jared Azcuy and senior management face post-acquisition exit pressure, destabilizing strategic vision.
  • Competitive consolidation by Swissport, Dnata, Menzies threatens market share; Lone Star's financial engineering limits pricing power.

What makes Alliance Ground International unique

  • Consolidated fragmented North American market through four acquisitions expanding to 60+ airports.
  • Diversified from cargo-only to full-service provider including ramp, security, and hospitality.
  • Serves 35+ airlines with specialized pharmaceutical cold-chain capabilities via Maestro acquisition.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Company News

Business Wire
Jan 23rd, 2026
Lone Star Acquires Alliance Ground International

Lone Star Funds (“Lone Star”) today announced that an affiliate of Lone Star Fund XII, L.P. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Alliance Groun...

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