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About SkyWest

SkyWest Airlines, the largest independently owned regional airline, is currently in search of individuals who take pride in seeing a job done well. We pride ourselves in being an on-time airline and seeking dedicated individuals that understand a deadline-driven environment while maintaining high quality standards of operational safety. As a SkyWest employee, you will be part of an exciting team of professionals that love working in a team environment to service and repair our fleet of aircraft within a safe and efficient timeline.

As an Operations Agent, you'll also enjoy:

+ Shift trade flexibility

+ Robust training program (no prior experience needed!)

+ Great team atmosphere

+ Potential to advance and grow within the company with potential full-time or part-time availability

SkyWest employees enjoy a distinctive and unmatched culture of teamwork, respect, quality, and professionalism, along with world-class benefits such as:

+ 401(k) match

+ Performance Rewards and Profit Sharing

+ **Health care - medical, dental, and vision (Full-time only)**

+ Worldwide flight benefits for you and your family with one or more of our major airline partners

Primary Job Duties

With the station's recent growth and the expansion of mainline services, we are establishing a new department: Station Agent Operations. This department will be staffed by one agent responsible for overseeing and ensuring the station's success. The agent will manage the following daily duties:

+ Build strong working relationships and maintain excellent communication with internal departments, stations, partner airlines, vendors, and associated agencies

+ Lead station-wide coordination with Dispatch, Maintenance, Crew Support, Customer Service, and Ramp Operations

+ Proactively network with Partner Airline Operations to plan and execute strategies for aircraft parking, repositioning, irregular operations, and service recovery

+ Serve as liaison between dispatch, major partner control centers, airport tower, and upline/downline stations regarding air traffic control and flight information

+ Facilitate on-time departures and arbitrate delay code challenges using root cause analysis

+ Monitor radar systems, track lightning strikes and high winds, and maintain the daily Flow Sheet

+ Conduct weight and balance for Delta, United, and Alaska Airlines

+ Complete Delta FICONS hourly and manage fuel slips for each flight

+ Run baggage scans, verify search paperwork and seal logs, and challenge baggage files as needed

+ Maintain a de-icing log and oversee radio/scanner checkouts

+ Plan gate assignments for inbound and outbound flights

+ Communicate positively with employees and flight crews, and attend required briefings and meetings

+ Provide direction and guidance to station agents and collaborate with managers on daily operational strategy

+ Ensure compliance with SkyWest operating standards, safety protocols, and industry regulations

+ Represent SkyWest Airlines professionally; travel may be required for training and meetings

+ Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

+ At least 18 years old

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ Valid, unrestricted state-issued driver’s license

+ Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

+ Pass a pre-placement background check and drug screen

+ Ability to lift 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation

+ Comfortable working under pressure in time-critical situations

+ Strong multi-tasking, organizational, and critical thinking skills

+ Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and safety-focused

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills

+ Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office and keyboarding (minimum 30 WPM)

+ Willing to train the right candidate

+ Basic knowledge or ability to learn partner systems (Unimatic, SHARES, Volare’, Aero/Jet, Pipeline, deltaterm, etc.)

+ Understanding of SkyWest company and station policies and performance expectations

+ Maintain proprietary operational information with discretion

Please note: This list of responsibilities is not all-inclusive. Additional duties may arise based on operational needs

Physical and Other Requirements

+ This position may require travel outside the station for training

+ This is not a Department of Transportation safety-sensitive position

+ Part-time and full-time positions may be available

+ Starting at $13 an hour

A video interview may be required—please monitor your email and junk folder for instructions. Complete the online application. Qualified applicants will be contacted

SkyWest is committed to maintaining a working environment of satisfying employment and mutual respect for all of our employees, regardless of race, color, national ancestory, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, religion, medical condition, disability, pregnancy, age or military status. We have specific training plans and programs in place to maintain such an environment.