Operations Agent - IND (Part-Time)
Southwest Airlines · Indianapolis, IN · Today
Management$21.01/hrPart-time
Responsibilities
- Provides friendly service to and maintains positive relationships with all internal and external Customers
- Works in a cooperative spirit to ensure the success of our Company
- Responsible for providing legendary Customer Service to people boarding the aircraft by coordinating Ramp, Operations, Provisioning and servicing aircraft to ensure on-time departures and quick turnarounds and to make up time on delayed flights
- Works in airport operation office, gate area, jetways and air freight facilities
- May be exposed to a wide variety of weather conditions and jet and machinery noise and fumes
- Opens and closes the stations, advising Dispatch of same
- Handles Station AMS and radio communications traffic as needed
- Captions loading and unloading of aircraft by monitoring ramp activities
- Answers station operations' telephones
- Advises Gate Agents when boarding will begin
- Prepares dispatch release forms and collects weather reports from Ops Suite for the Crew
- Arranges for fueling of aircraft as required
- Prepares weight and balance forms. Advises Dispatch, FLIFO and Stations of flight departures / arrivals
- Closes out flights; files and maintains accurate flight papers
- Ascertains that aircraft are properly cleaned and provisioned prior to departure
- Codifies special services needed on aircraft such as servicing lavatories, cabin grooming, wheelchairs for Customers and special emergency cleaning
- Operates boarding bridge, coordinates boarding and deplaning Customers
- Works with Gate Agents in expediting the check-in process, collects boarding passes and/or electronic boarding data, and verifies boarding counts
- Checks baggage, when necessary
- Uses jetway stairs frequently to carry items from jetway to ramp
- Writes and submits irregularity reports as required
- Checks cargo on hand to see that it is properly logged and accounted for
- Checks that all board mail and Company material is dispatched and sent to indicated Stations
- Receives, refers, or makes paging calls and makes paging announcements, as appropriate
- Keeps other station personnel advised of flight movements, weather conditions, and irregular operations
- Prepares statistical reports to record information from trip papers
- Operates equipment for flight information display systems and updates system when operationally necessary
- Properly maintains and wears the uniform by Company regulations and presents a neat and professional appearance while on duty
- Provides friendly service to all co-workers and Customers
- Performs special task or assignments as delegated by Supervisor or Station Management personnel
- Responsible for ground security and assuring operations follow security procedures
- May perform the duties of a Freight Agent
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available
- Must be able to meet any physical ability requirements listed on this description
- Must be able to comply with DOT drug and alcohol testing program
- Must be able to read documents, follow instructions, learn and understand ramp operations procedures, rules and regulations
- Must be able to type and/or use a computer keyboard with sufficient speed to meet demands of the job
- Must successfully complete Operations Agent training program with a 90% or greater average and evaluation / probationary period
- Must be aware of hazardous situations and be able to handle emergencies as needed
- Must work under tight time constraints to accomplish quick turns of aircraft
- Must possess good written and oral skills
- Must present a well-groomed appearance in accordance with the Ground Operations Employee Handbook and Labor Agreement
- Must be able to effectively communicate verbally by telephone, face to face and public address systems
- Must be able to be alert to moving vehicles or aircraft and use radio equipment
- Must be able to communicate information and instructions verbally or via radio equipment
- Must be able to lift and move items of 70 pounds and/or more
- Must be able to climb, bend, kneel and stand on a frequent basis and for extended periods
- Must be able to carry heavy items up and down jetway stairs
- Must maintain the ability to wear prescribed uniforms
Qualifications
- No education requirement
- Preferred: Two years of airline/military related work experience in ramp/operations/provisioning functions
- Licensing/Certification: Must be able to obtain a SIDA badge and meet all local airport requirements
- Must possess a valid state motor vehicle operator's license
- May be required by Station Leadership to obtain a Customs Seal and meet all requirements to work international flights