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[/company/southwest](/company/southwest)[Southwest](/company/southwest)
# Operations Agent - SJC at Southwest

Department: Airport Operations

Compensation

$21/hr

**Setup**
: On-site

**Location**
: San Jose, California

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: entry

**Posted**
: Sep 29, 2026

## Description

Southwest Airlines is hiring an Operations Agent for its Ground Operations department to support safe, on-time flight operations at the gate and airport. The role coordinates boarding, aircraft loading and unloading, fueling, weight and balance, dispatch releases, flight paperwork, special services, cargo, and station communications, while providing customer service and maintaining security procedures. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or authorized to work in the United States, have a valid state motor vehicle operator's license, complete the Operations Agent training program, and be able to obtain a SIDA badge and meet local airport requirements. The position pays $21.01 per hour and includes flight privileges, retirement matching, health insurance, and potential overtime and shift premiums.

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