Houston,TX,USA-based Aviation at Southwest | Hiring

The hiring establishment is an airline company dedicated to providing exceptional air travel experiences for both its customers and employees. As a significant player in the aviation industry, this airline focuses on ensuring safe, efficient, and courteous service at every touchpoint, from baggage handling to aircraft operations. The company prides itself on maintaining high standards of safety, security, and professionalism that align with industry regulations and customer expectations. With a commitment to employee development and customer satisfaction, the airline offers a dynamic environment where teamwork and integrity are paramount. This position is that of an Aircraft Ramp Agent, a crucial role within the operations team that supports all ground handling aspects of the airline. The role involves loading, unloading, servicing, and directing customer aircraft efficiently and safely. Ramp Agents are responsible for safeguarding customers' baggage, air cargo, and airmail from weather, loss, theft, damage, or destruction. They also handle the physical movement of heavy items associated with air travel, requiring strength and stamina to lift, push, pull, and carry weights regularly. Additionally, ramp agents operate motorized equipment including belt loaders, pushback tugs, and deicers while maintaining communication with wing walkers to ensure safe aircraft pushbacks. This full-time role requires candidates to be residents of the state, have a valid in-state driver's license, and meet security and safety standards by passing background checks and drug screenings. The job is physically demanding, involving walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, crawling, and working in cramped or elevated spaces as needed. The candidate will be responsible for completing paperwork and entering relevant work assignments into the company's information systems. Ramp and SIDA training to gain airport authority identification security is mandatory and provided upon hiring. The ideal candidate has at least one year of relevant experience, strong communication skills for interacting with team members and supervisors via radio or verbally, and a professional demeanor. This role offers competitive pay with the unique benefit of daily access to earned wages, along with flight benefits allowing for exclusive travel privileges for the employee and their family. Additional benefits include paid holidays, paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k retirement plan with a company match, and wellness programs to support employee health and engagement. Overall, this role is ideal for individuals who thrive in fast-paced, physically active environments and seek a rewarding career in the aviation industry with opportunities for growth and development.

• Must be a local (in-state) resident
• valid in-state driver's license
• ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen
• ability to pass up to a 10-year background check
• must be at least 18 years of age
• must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
• must complete ramp and SIDA training to obtain airport authority identification security
• must be able to lift, carry, push, pull 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
• must be able to walk, climb, bend, kneel, crawl, and stoop on a frequent basis and for extended periods
• must be able to work in cramped or high places
• must be able to carry heavy items up and down jet way stairs
• high school diploma or GED