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Southwest Airlines Operations Agent - SEA in Seattle, Washington
Department: Ground Operations Our Company Promise We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer. Job Description: * For external applicants only: (1.) Southwest Airlines will consider your interest for this position if you are currently a resident of the State of Washington. (2.) Southwest Airlines will NOT consider your interest for this position if you have been interviewed by phone, virtually, and/or in-person and not selected for the Operations Agent position at SEA within the last 12 months. Pay & Benefits: Pay of $19.80 per hour, with the opportunity for future increase per applicable collectivebargaining agreement wage scale based on time in position. Opportunities for overtime and shift premiums. 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 with Company contributions up to 9.3% of youreligible earnings * Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan - when Southwestprofits, you profit* * Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets) * Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You will have30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day ofemployment. Explore more Benefits you'll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits * Explore our Benefits for paid time off / vacation, holiday, and sick leave per applicable collective bargainingagreements: Washington Benefits Operations Agent | Southwest Job Summary The People of Southwest Airlines come together to deliver on our Purpose, which is to connect People to what's important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel. Our Operations Agents carry out important tasks "above the wing" in the airport, including finalizing details of the weight and balance of aircraft, providing an efficient and hospitable boarding experience for Customers, and coordinating with other workgroups to facilitate a flight's departure. They play a quarterback role in readying a flight for departure while providing Southwest Hospitality to both Internal and External Customers daily. Operations Agents are strong communicators who enjoy working as a part of a Team in a dynamic, safe environment. Additional details: This role is part of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), and it includes working 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 orfuture workauthorization sponsorship available. We continue to look for opportunities to reflect the communities we serve, and welcome applicants with diverse thoughts, backgrounds, and experiences. 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 cond