About Ascent

Ascent Global Logistics, headquartered in Belleville, Michigan, is a leading global provider of expedited, time-critical logistics solutions and other direct transportation services. Ascent’s offerings include air charter, on-board courier and ground expedited solutions as well as truckload, less-than-truckload, global forwarding, brokerage, and managed transportation services.

Our Guiding Principles

At the core of Ascent's culture is a strong commitment to excellence, driven by the passion and dedication of every team member. We're equally dedicated to going above and beyond for our customers, ensuring this commitment extends beyond our team and brings exceptional value to those we serve. We aim for perfect execution in everything we do and ‘play hard’ by creating an environment where tasks are performed with a can-do attitude from start to finish. We ‘play smart’ by delivering on our commitments in an honest, fair and ethical manner. We treat every person with whom we interface with the utmost dignity and respect. We understand that our teammates are our most valuable assets, so we ‘play together’ by making every effort to provide a professional and enjoyable experience, enabling careers to flourish and personal growth to be achieved.

What You’ll Do

An On-Board Courier (OBC) is responsible for the secure and rapid delivery of high-value or time-sensitive items by personally transporting them via commercial flights. This role requires flexibility, reliability, and efficiency, as couriers must be ready to travel on short notice and handle unforeseen circumstances. Duties typically include:

• Picking up and delivering shipments at customer locations

• Ensuring proper packaging, wrapping and baggage guidelines are followed

• Transporting cargo as carry-on or checked baggage domestically or internationally across commercial airlines

• Maintaining custody of shipments throughout the mission

• Providing real-time updates during transport for all milestone events

• Ensuring safe handling of all goods from time of collection to delivery

• Printing & presenting commercial documents to customs officials

What You’ll Bring

• Passport with minimum 6 months validity
• Valid driver’s license
• Cell phone with capability of international calling (globally) and data
• Ability to use and understand WhatsApp messaging platform
• Basic geography knowledge preferred. Applicants should understand the locations of US States and Canadian Provinces – including major US cities, world airports and airport codes
• Detailed organizational skills.
• Solid communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Must be able to think and react quickly with a sense of urgency to time-sensitive problem situations and follow instructions. 
• Must be able to remain calm during adverse conditions.

Ascent’s Competitive Benefits

• 1099 Position