Airport Operations Agent - Flight Benefits & Growth

Unifi Aviation, LLC; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight Benefits

Earned wages access

Paid holidays & PTO

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401k company match

Exclusive discounts

Wellness programs

Job summary

Unifi Aviation, LLC in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an Airport Operations Agent for the 4am–2pm shift. This full-time, non-exempt role supports flight operations with weight/balance calculations, coordination with pilots and ground crew, and mandatory paperwork for departures/arrivals.

You will monitor weather, dispatch releases, fueling arrangements, and FAA-file maintenance, while ensuring safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Able to work in extreme conditions, such as hot and cold weather, and in small spaces.
• Eligible to receive appropriate security clearances after satisfactory completion of a criminal background check.
• Familiarity with basic computer programs to assist with record-keeping and baggage routing.
• Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Flexible schedule allowing work during nights, weekends, and holidays. Some shifts may require extended hours to meet business needs.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull and move items up to 70 pounds or more on a regular basis.
• Must be able to observe, judge distances, identify surroundings, hazards, aircrafts, and equipment.
• Must be able to communicate by radio and other devices.

Responsibilities

• Reads and analyzes flight, fuel, and payload distribution records of the number of passengers, pieces of luggage, and amount of freight and fuel to determine the weight and balance of the aircraft.
• Receives and communicates information to and from pilots, ground crew, flight dispatchers, and fuelers in an accurate, professional, and timely manner.
• Completes paperwork, daily logs and forms pertaining to procedures of flight departures/arrivals, statistical reports on each flight and enters the information into the computer system.
• Notifies ground crew when flights are in range of arrival to allow time to prepare for flight arrival and irregular operations as required.
• Prepares dispatch release forms and collects weather reports.
• Arranges fueling for the aircraft as needed.
• Maintains all FAA required files for compliance auditing.
• Advises Ramp Agents on the distribution of the flight load.

Skills

Lifting 70 lbs

Security clearance eligible

Computer literacy

Valid driver's license

Flexible schedule

Radio communication

Job description

Unifi Aviation, LLC in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an Airport Operations Agent for the 4am–2pm shift. This full-time, non-exempt role supports flight operations with weight/balance calculations, coordination with pilots and ground crew, and mandatory paperwork for departures/arrivals.

You will monitor weather, dispatch releases, fueling arrangements, and FAA-file maintenance, while ensuring safety and efficiency.