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Airport Operations Agent

GAT Airline Ground Support, El Paso, TX, United States


Operations Agent

Ramp Operations Agent Details: An Operations agent provides legendary Customer Service by assuring weight and balance of aircraft, efficient boarding of aircraft, and coordinating Ramp, Operations, Provisioning, and aircraft servicing to accomplish on-time performance.
Arranges for fueling of aircraft as required
Communitations with Airport Dispatch, Communications with Airlines Dispatch, Updating FLIFO, and communitcationg with stations flight depatures/arrivals
Prepares weight ad balance forms
Close out flights: files and maintiains accurate flight papers
Prepares Dispatche release forms and collect weather reports from OTIS for the crew
Coordinates special services needed on aircraft suchas servicing lavatories, cabing grooming, wheelchairs for customers, and special emergency cleaning
Operates boarding bridge, coordinates boarding and deplaning customers
Works with Gate Agents in expediting the check-n process colects boarding passes and/or electronic boarding data, and verifies boarding counts
Handles station AMS and radioco munications traffic
Prepares dispatch release forms and collects weather report from the informatioal system for Crewmembers and keeps all Station team members apprised of flight and weather information
Responsible for ground security and assuring Operations follow security procedures
Must be able to communicate informations and instructions verbally and via radio equipment
Requirments:
Esperience and understanding of the commerical issues in aviation
Must have a High School Diploma or GED
Must be at least 18 years of age
Capable of processing information in a timely manner
Must have and maintain a Valid Drivers License
Able to proficiently speak, read, and write in english
Basic Computer literacy
Previous rap or airline experience
Must successfully complete all training requirments and maintain certification throught employment
Must clear a FBI fingerprint background check and obtain a custom seal
Physcal Requirments:
Must be physically fit to perform duties of the job including but not limited to standing, lifting, bending, pushing, and pulling for extended periods of time.
Capabel of repetitively lifting up to 70 pounds in confined spaces and repetitively
Must be physically fit to perform the duties of the job
Willing to work outside in all types of weather conditions with exposure to loud noises
Working Hours:
Must be able and flexible to work variable shifts, weekdends and holidays
Specific shifts to be determined
Must be able to work extended hours on short notice during non-routine operations
Compensation:
Starting Pay $13.00hr
Part Time
Bi-Weekly Pay