Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $20.03
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Free flights
401(k) company match
Potential profit-sharing
competitive health insurance
Health plan coverage from day one
Retirement Savings Plan funding
Opportunities for overtime and shift premiums
Job Description
Southwest Airlines is a major U.S.-based airline known for its commitment to customer service, employee satisfaction, and operational excellence. As one of the largest low-cost carriers in the United States, Southwest Airlines operates a vast network of flights and is celebrated for its unique culture that emphasizes friendliness, reliability, and a fun travel experience. The airline is dedicated to providing a stable work environment that fosters creativity, innovation, and personal growth for its employees. Southwest Airlines encourages a caring attitude internally and externally, ensuring that its employees share respect and concern with every customer they serve. Southwest prides itself on... Show More
Job Requirements
- No education requirement
- No experience requirement
- U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the U.S.
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must possess a valid state motor vehicle operator's license
- Must be able to obtain a SIDA badge and meet local airport requirements
- Physical ability to lift and move items of 70 pounds regularly and repetitively lift 40 to 50 pounds on raised surfaces
- Ability to climb, bend, kneel, crawl, and stoop frequently and for extended periods
- Ability to work in cramped or high places
- Availability to work shift work and/or overtime including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays
- Must comply with company attendance standards
- Must maintain prescribed uniform wear and well-groomed appearance
Job Qualifications
- Ability to work well with others as part of a team
- Ability to work under stressful situations
- Successfully complete Ramp Agent training program with a 90 percent or greater average
- Ability to read documents and follow instructions
- Learn and understand ramp operations procedures, rules and regulations
- Awareness of hazardous situations and ability to handle emergencies
- Ability to meet grooming standards as outlined in company handbooks and labor agreements
- Ability to communicate verbally and via radio equipment
- Possess a valid state motor vehicle operator's license
- Ability to obtain a SIDA badge and meet airport requirements
- May be required to obtain a Customs Seal to work international flights
- Must maintain a well-groomed appearance as per company standards
- At least 18 years of age
Job Duties
- Provide friendly service to and maintain positive relationships with all internal and external customers
- Work cooperatively to ensure the success of the company
- Provide legendary customer service to passengers and cargo service users by servicing aircraft at ramps and terminals
- Load, unload, service, guide, and direct company aircraft
- Receive and record customer baggage, air freight, mail, and company materials as required
- Handle all aspects of loading, stowing, and unloading baggage, cargo, airmail, air freight, ballast and company materials according to operational plans
- Pick up, deliver, and transport cargo and baggage to and from aircraft while preparing necessary records
- Warehouse, weigh, stack, and check air cargo for accuracy to identify and correct discrepancies
- Safeguard customers' baggage, cargo, air mail, and company materials from weather, theft, damage, or destruction
- Use jetway stairs frequently to carry items to aircraft bins
- Review and correct cargo forms for accuracy
- Perform interior aircraft cabin cleaning including sweeping, window cleaning, cleaning galleys and disposal containers
- Clean and service lavatories, operate lavatory carts and dispose of contents
- May stock aircraft cabin interiors with supplies and maintain inventory
- Transport cabin and cleaning equipment between storage areas and aircraft
- Operate motorized equipment including belt loaders, air start units, lift trucks, push back tugs, bag carts, lavatory carts and de-icers
- Manually push and pull carts and containers
- Work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions and environments
- Complete required forms and enter information into company systems
- Perform other duties as assigned by leadership
Job Qualifications
Experience
No experience required
Job Location
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