Airport Operations Agent

Menzies Aviation; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

401K plan

Employee assistance

Pet discount

Pet insurance

Uniform provided

Job summary

Menzies Aviation is seeking an Operations Agent to coordinate and communicate with all departments to ensure the safe loading and unloading of aircraft at our Wichita location. You will be the primary operational contact for internal and external partners, facilitating on-time, efficient operations.

Responsibilities include preparing and auditing flight paperwork, monitoring cargo and fuel records, and supporting irregular operations while maintaining a strong focus on safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Possess and maintain valid US driver's license.
• Pass all pre-employment testing including a drug screen, FBI background, Customs Seal, and employment history.
• Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English.
• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Must have high school diploma, GED and/or six months experience as an Operations Agent.

Responsibilities

• Prevent delays and mitigate cancellation impacts by resolving issues or escalating to station leadership.
• Coordinate on-time, safe operations through effective communication with internal and external departments and agencies.
• Prepare, audit, and maintain flight-related paperwork, fuel records, and update flight information in all applicable programs.
• Assist in planning/coordinating irregular operations (including Long Tarmac Delays), customer and baggage coordination, cargo monitoring, and gate/remote parking management.
• Perform additional operational tasks as needed, including occasional ramp duties and required company/airline training.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.

Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at over 300 locations in 65 countries, across 6 continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

Role Purpose

As a member of the Menzies Aviation Operations Agent team, you will be responsible for effectively coordinating and communicating with all departments to ensure the safe loading and unloading of aircraft. The Operations Agent will serve as the primary operational contact for all internal and external partners.

What you will be doing

• Prevent delays and mitigate cancellation impacts by resolving issues or escalating to station leadership.
• Coordinate on‑time, safe operations through effective communication with internal and external departments and agencies.
• Prepare, audit, and maintain flight‑related paperwork, fuel records, and update flight information in all applicable programs.
• Assist in planning/coordinating irregular operations (including Long Tarmac Delays), customer and baggage coordination, cargo monitoring, and gate/remote parking management.
• Perform additional operational tasks as needed, including occasional ramp duties and required company/airline training.

What we are looking for

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Possess and maintain valid US driver's license
• Pass all pre-employment testing including a drug screen, FBI background, Customs Seal, and employment history.
• Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English
• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays
• Must have high school diploma, GED and/or six months experience as an Operations Agent
• Pay: $16.00 per hour
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Vacation
• 401K Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Discount Coverage and Pet Insurance Plan
• Uniform Provided

Safety, Security, Wellbeing and Compliance

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly work in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, high voltages and high hydraulic/pneumatic pressures. The employee is also frequently exposed to very loud noise levels, fumes or airborne particles and hazardous substances, materials or waste. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with arms, climb or balance; and talk or hear.
Other tasks include digging and shoveling, such as snow removal around equipment and office. Employee may also engage in debris removal which involves lifting, bending and stooping. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 70lbs.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

DRIVERS LICENSE

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