at Southwest Airlines in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Department:Ground Operations
Our Company Promise
We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.
Job Description:
Pay & Benefits:
Pay of $19.45 to $19.45per hour*,with the opportunity for future increase per applicable collective bargaining agreementwage scale. Opportunities for overtime and shift premiums.
Benefits you'll love:
* Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible
dependents too)
* Up to a 9.3% 401(k) Company match, dollar for dollar, of your eligible pay, per
paycheck **
* Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution toward retirement - when
Southwest profits, you profit***
* Explore more Benefits you'll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits
Job Summary
The People of Southwest Airlines come together to deliver on our Purpose, which is to connect People to what's important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel. Our Ramp Agents work in the outdoor elements to direct planes on the ground, handle cargo/baggage, and ensure our ground operations run smoothly. Ramp Agents are problem-solvers who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and collaboratively with other Ground Operations Teams to meet flight departure timelines. Check out what a day on the ramp is like:
Additional details:
This is a part-time opportunity. At Southwest, Part-Time Employees generally work 32 hours over 5 days, but schedules are determinedin accordance with a seniority-based bidding process.
New Hires will complete 4-6 weeks of training. Training will consist of 8-hours of classroom or on-the-job training over 5 days each week.
After completing training, Part-Time New Hire work weeks will consist of 6.5-hour shifts over 5 days, with the potential for mandatory overtime.
A union-based role that includes working assigned shifts based on seniority. Shifts can include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays.
U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current orfuture workauthorization sponsorship available.
Learn more about becoming a Ramp Agent and the FAQs: .
We continue to look for opportunities to reflect the communities we serve, and welcome applicants with diverse thoughts, backgrounds, and experiences.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide friendly service to and maintains positive relationships with all internal and external Customers
Work in a cooperative spirit to ensure the success of our Company
Responsible for providing legendary Customer service to people desiring to travel, use cargo or baggage service 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 a predetermined plan received either electronically or manually from an Operations Agent. Submits, either electronically or manually, a Cargo Bin Loading Slip (CBLS) to an Operations Agent
Pick up, deliver, and transport cargo and baggage to and from aircraft and prepares records in connection with these responsibilities
Warehouses, weighs, stacks, picks up and delivers air cargo, checks air cargo handled against accompanying forms to identify any mishandling or discrepancies and corrects routine errors
Safeguards Customers' baggage, air cargo, air mail, and COMAT from weather, loss, theft, damage and/or destruction
Use jetway stairs frequently to carry items checked at the gate to the aircraft bin
Review cargo forms for accuracy and corrects forms as necessary
Perform interior aircraft cabin cleaning by hand, including sweeping upholstery, cleans windows, galleys and disposal containers in accordance with applicable paperwork
Clean and service lavatories, operate lavatory carts and dispose of contents in accordance with established procedures
May perform duties of a Provisioning Agent, including stocking aircraft cabin interiors for flights with equipment and supplies such as literature, disposal, and refuse containers and commissary items in accordance with applicable paperwork. Maintains an inventory of such items and supplies
Transport cabin and cleaning equipment between aircraft storage area
Operate and/or drive motorized equipment, such as belt loaders, air start units, lift trucks, push back tugs, bag cart, lavatory cart and de-icers
Manually... For full info follow application link.
Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
