Supervisor Ramp - AUS

About the Role

Want to lead a Team that keeps planes moving safely and on time? Ramp Supervisors at Southwest Airlines manage Ramp Agents and make sure aircraft arrive and depart on schedule. They guide the Team, check that safety rules are followed, and keep equipment ready for use. Supervisors also handle scheduling, training, and daily reports. They work with other Airport Operations Teams to solve problems and share updates. This role is great for someone who enjoys leading People and helping Southwest deliver safe, efficient, and on-time service every day.

Responsibilities

• Actively coordinate with all Departments to maintain the station's on-time performance, employee morale, and Customer satisfaction
• Monitor and guide ground support performance to ensure requirements are met
• Ensure all equipment, including GSE, is maintained and available for the operation
• Oversee day-to-day airport operations to create a safe, secure, and legally compliant service-conscious environment
• Meet or exceed performance goals through effective decision-making, monitor and assign gate control for flights, assign and track Agents for training compliance
• Maintain a safe working environment and institute programs designated to help reduce accidents and injuries
• Coordinate actively with all Departments to maintain the Station's on-time performance
• Report status updates to leaders and employees consistently
• Drive performance processes by forecasting operational situations that may impact the operation, monitoring and achieving results against key metrics, and holding responsible parties accountable for results
• Review and ensure accurate delay coding
• Work with staff planning to build bids that are in line with our Department’s hourly goals
• Perform administrative duties daily, such as building shift bids, closing bids, daily work assignments, daily payroll, and attendance reports, monitoring staffing in all areas, and verifying that overtime is used properly
• Assure proper administration of labor contracts or agreements, emphasizing minimal labor disputes

Qualifications

• Fully functioning, broad knowledge of Airline Operations
• Must be able to obtain a SIDA (Secured Identification Display Area) badge and meet all local airport requirements
• Must possess a current valid driver’s license issued in the United States
• Must be able to obtain GSC qualification and comply with the DOT (Department of Transportation) drug and alcohol testing program
• May be required by Station Leadership to obtain a Customs' Seal and meet all requirements to work on international flights

Skills

• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
• Knowledge of applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and their applications
• Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing Customer and personal services, including Customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of Customer satisfaction
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology
• Skilled in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Ability to listen to, understand, and communicate ideas presented in writing and/or in speaking with others
• Ability to recognize and address performance and safety concerns in a timely manner

Physical Abilities

• Ability to perform work duties from a limited space workstation/desk/office area for extended periods of time
• Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job
• Ability to perform assigned duties with potential exposure to excessive noise, vibrations, and/or sensory conditions
• Ability to perform assigned duties in outdoor and inclement weather conditions
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job
• Ability to lift and move items of 70 pounds and/or more on a regular basis and repetitively lift weights of 40 to 50 pounds on raised surfaces
• Ability to climb, bend, kneel, crawl, and stoop on a frequent basis and for an extended period

Additional Details

The Supervisor Ramp works 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 or future work authorization sponsorship available.

Pay & Benefits

Pay of $36.00 to $37.50 per hour*, depending on qualifications and experience. Opportunities for overtime and shift premiums. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the Company.

Benefits you’ll love:

• Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
• Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan, which includes a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) Company match contribution of up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings
• 3% Short Term Incentive (STI) bonus to be paid on the base salary in alignment with company performance
• Potential for annual profit-sharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan—when Southwest profits, you profit
• Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents

Explore more benefits you’ll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits

*Pay amount doesn’t guarantee employment for any particular period. 401(k) Company match contributions are subject to the plan’s vesting schedule. Match contributions may vary based on the position. Profit-sharing contributions are subject to the Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company.