The LUV is expanding in Denver.
Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) on Friday announced it plans to add 94 ramp agents at Denver International Airport.
Better yet, company spokeswoman Emily Samuels said, the airline will help pay for those who want to move to the Mile High City.
“Denver is one of five cities where we are offering relocation assistance for folks who move more than 100 miles,” Samuels said. “For an entry-level position, that’s pretty unheard of.”
Ramp agents perform duties such as loading and unloading baggage and cargo, and directing the planes into the ramp areas.
The job isn’t for everyone.
“The Ramp Agent position can be demanding, with non-traditional hours and exposure to a wide variety of weather conditions,” Julie Weber, Southwest’s vice president of people, said in a release.
The position come with travel benefits, which are on the decline for ramp agents at DIA.
In recent months, both United and Frontier have outsourced their below-wing ramp positions. Those who work for Simplicity, which took over much of United’s work from SkyWest, and Swissport USA, which took over Frontier’s below-wing services, do not get travel benefits.
Southwest’s Denver schedule has increased to 182 daily flights from 161 in November 2013.
“We’re just growing,” Samuels said.
Laura Keeney: 303-954-1337, lkeeney@denverpost.com or twitter.com/LauraKeeney
