Operations Agent - BUR (Part-Time)

About the position For external applicants only: (1.) Southwest Airlines will consider your interest for this position if you are currently a resident of the State of California. (2.) Southwest Airlines will not consider your interest for this position if you have been interviewed by phone, virtually, and/or inperson and not selected for the Operations Agent position at BUR within the last 12 months. Looking for a role where you help flights take off safely and on time? Join our Operations Agents at the gate and be the reason flights run smoothly. You’ll help Customers board, check flight details like weight and balance, and talk with other airport Teams to keep things running smoothly. Every day, you’ll help our flights stay on schedule and make sure our Customers feel cared for and our Crews have what they need. Whether you’re new to aviation or looking to grow, this role gives you the chance to learn and be part of something big. See what a day as an Operations Agent looks like: swa.is/ DayWithOpsAgent Additional details This is a part-time opportunity. At Southwest, Part-Time Employees generally work 32 hours over 5 days, but schedules are determined in 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. This role is part of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which means pay, schedules, and other job details are set through an agreement with the labor union. Work schedules are based on seniority and may include early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays. There may be times when mandatory overtime is to support flight operations, but there are also opportunities to trade shifts and find a schedu le that works for you. U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available . Learn more about becoming an Operations Agent and the FAQs: careers.southwestair.com/operations-agent-workgroup We’re committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics. 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 • Coordinates 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 • Coordinates 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