Southwest Airlines
Ramp Agent - ALB
Albany, New York, United States of America
Work authorization required$40k-$50kDetected 6 days ago
Customer SupportLeadership
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odds of building a lasting career here
27Risky
Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role42
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level I)39
Fits your clock70
Thin sponsorship signal and lottery-bound (~15% per draw). A low-probability bet with your clock running. Prioritize cap-exempt roles and proven entry-level sponsors first.
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Green-card filing pattern in this occupation
Context, not a finding about this posting: of this employer's 21 green-card filings in this occupation, 100% were for a worker who already held the job.
Green-card intent detected
Southwest Airlines Co. obtained a prevailing wage determination for Software Developers in Dallas, TEXAS on 2026-06-10. No matching green-card filing appears in our data yet. The determination expires in 1 day (2026-09-07), and a green-card filing must follow before then or the employer starts over.
Green-card follow-through: 55%
Of 20 labor certifications old enough to have been used, 9 expired without the employer filing the next step. Median time from filing to decision: 519 days.100% of their filings were for a worker who already held the job.Only certifications past the 180-day window are counted — recent ones cannot have expired yet.
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About the role
- (1.) Southwest Airlines will consider your interest for this position if you are currently a resident of the State of New York.
- and not selected for the Ramp Agent position at ALB within the last 12 months.***
Requirements
- Must be able to obtain a SIDA badge and meet all local airport requirements
- May be required by Station Leadership to obtain a Customs Seal and meet all requirements to work international flights
- Must be able to lift and move items of 70 pounds and/or more on a regular basis and repetitively lift weights of 40 to 50 pounds on raised surfaces
- Must be able to climb, bend, kneel, crawl, and stoop on a frequent basis and for extended periods
- Must be able to work in cramped or high places
- Must be able to carry heavy items up and down jetway stairs
- Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines
- (2.) Southwest Airlines will not consider your interest for this position if you have been interviewed by phone, virtually, and/or inperson
Compensation
- Potential for annual profit-sharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan—when Southwest profits, you profit***
Benefits
- Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan, which includes a dollar for-dollar 401(k) Company match contribution up to 10% of your eligible earnings**
- Potential for annual profit-sharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan-when Southwest profits, you profit***
- Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents
- Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the first day of employment.
- You'll have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan, and coverage will be retroactively available to your first day of employment.
- Benefits you'll love:
Company info
- Ground Operations
- Our Company Promise
- We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth.
- Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines.
- Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.
- Provide friendly service to and maintains positive relationships with all internal and external Customers
- Work in a cooperative spirit to ensure the success of our Company
- Load, unload, service, guide, and direct Company Aircraft
- This role is part of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which means pay, schedules, and other job details are set through an agreement with the labor union.
Visa & Work Authorization
- U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.
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