Part-Time Ramp Agent

Ramp agents at Southwest Airlines ensure passenger flights depart on schedule by handling baggage, cargo, and aircraft directly on the tarmac. The role involves guiding planes, loading cargo bins, and providing service in inclement weather like de-icing during cold periods. Teams work outside to support ticketed passengers and cargo shippers, maintaining airline reliability.

Southwest Airlines focuses on providing stable work environments with learning and growth opportunities while encouraging creativity in airline operations. The company commits to equal opportunity for employees and fair treatment of passengers. Operations involve ramp agents at gates in St. Louis, servicing routes nationwide.

Ramp agents load and unload baggage onto aircraft using belt loaders and manual carts. They service lavatories with carts, dispose of contents, and direct planes at ramps. Agents warehouse air freight, scan barcodes with scanners, and complete Cargo Bin Loading Slips electronically. Work includes driving tow tractors to move planes and operating forklifts for cargo. A challenge involves handling 70-pound items repetitively in varied weather conditions. Interactions include coordinating with operations agents for manifests and with pilots for safety checks.

The position pays $20.03 per hour with overtime opportunities and shift premiums. Benefits include free flights for employees and dependents on open seats. Southwest funds retirement savings with a 401(k) company match up to 10% and potential profit-sharing. Health insurance options start on the first day, covering dependents. Additional perks encompass competitive disability insurance, holidays off, and reimbursement for shift trades.