DALLAS, May 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest
Airlines® (NYSE: LUV) is on a mission to hire an additional 500
Ramp Agents. Southwest Airlines Ramp Agents provide the famous
Southwest Hospitality by handling cargo and baggage service,
directing and servicing aircraft, and performing related activities
on the airport ramp. Paid relocation assistance may be
available for candidates hired from outside the Company who move
more than 100 miles for a Ramp Agent position in: Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, and Baltimore.
"We're looking for people who desire more than just a 'job.'
More than 71 percent of Southwest Employees define their work at
Southwest as 'a calling,'" said Julie
Weber, Vice President People. "The Ramp Agent position
can be demanding, with nontraditional hours and exposure to a wide
variety of weather conditions. We are looking for hardworking,
fun-loving, and caring people who love working with others and
giving it their all."
Southwest is frequently recognized as a best place to work. Most
recently: 21 consecutive years on FORTUNE's list of World's Most
Admired Companies (#7 in 2015); ranked as the top airline employer
and one of the top 20 best employers overall on Forbes'
list of America's Best Employers; and named One of the Best
Places to Work in 2015 by Glassdoor.
More than just a paycheck, a career at Southwest Airlines comes
with several perks, from Southwest's legendary Culture to travel
privileges for Employees and their eligible dependents. Southwest
offers an excellent benefits package, including a dollar-for-dollar
match in the 401(k) plan, up to 8.3 to 9.3 percent of eligible
salary, as well as annual ProfitSharing payments, which, in 2014,
equaled five weeks of pay toward Employee retirement
accounts.
Candidates from all walks of life, from military to banking to
farmers, and many more, are successful on the ramp. Experience in a
physically demanding job, with a flexible work schedule, and in an
outdoor environment is great preparation for Southwest Ramp Agent
positions. Interested applicants should apply now at
Southwest.com/careers.
ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
In its 44th year of
service, Dallas-based Southwest
Airlines (NYSE: LUV) continues to differentiate itself from other
air carriers with exemplary Customer Service delivered by more than
47,000 Employees to more than 100 million Customers annually.
Southwest operates more than 3,600 flights a day, serving 94
destinations across the United
States and six additional countries. Southwest service
to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, begins
in June 2015; and subject to
government approvals, service to Belize City, Belize, begins in October 2015.
Based on the U.S. Department of Transportation's most recent
data, Southwest Airlines is the nation's largest carrier in terms
of originating domestic passengers boarded. The Company operates
the largest fleet of Boeing aircraft in the world, the majority of
which are equipped with satellite-based WiFi providing gate-to-gate
connectivity while over the United States. That connectivity
enables Customers to use their personal devices to access streaming
music provided by Beats Music or to view video on-demand movies and
television shows, as well as nearly 20 channels of free, live TV
compliments of our valued Partners. Southwest is the only
major U.S. airline to offer bags fly free® (first and second
checked pieces of luggage, size and weight limits apply) to
everyone, and there are no change fees, though fare differences
might apply. In 2014, the airline proudly unveiled a bold new
look: Heart. The new aircraft livery, airport
experience, and logo, showcase the dedication of Southwest
Employees to connect Customers with what's important in their
lives.
From its first flights on June 18,
1971, Southwest Airlines launched an era of unprecedented
affordability in air travel described by the U.S. Department of
Transportation as "The Southwest Effect," a lowering of fares and
increase in passenger traffic whenever the carrier enters new
markets. With 42 consecutive years of profitability,
Southwest is one of the most honored airlines in the world, known
for a triple bottom line approach that contributes to the carrier's
performance and productivity, the importance of its People and the
communities they serve, and an overall commitment to efficiency and
the planet. The 2013 Southwest Airlines One Report™ can be found
at Southwest.com/citizenship.
Book Southwest Airlines' low fares online
at Southwest.com or by phone at 800-I-FLY-SWA.
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