What is an airline operations agent and how to become one

Key steps to become an airline operations agent

1. Explore airline operations agent education requirements

   Most common airline operations agent degrees

   Bachelor's

   51.9 %

   Associate

   25.9 %

   High School Diploma

   14.8 %

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2. Start to develop specific airline operations agent skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Reservations	48.53%
   FAA	22.25%
   Weather Reports	13.41%
   Outbound Flights	9.79%
   Check-In Process	6.01%

3. Complete relevant airline operations agent training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New airline operations agents learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an airline operations agent based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real airline operations agent resumes.

4. Research airline operations agent duties and responsibilities

   • Integrate logistics principles into supply chain solutions to resolve customer issues and achieve customer satisfaction.
   • Support high-level logistics operations for all air and ocean export/imports to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
   • Patrol specific areas on foot or motorize conveyance, respond promptly to calls for assistance.

5. Prepare your airline operations agent resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your airline operations agent resume.

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6. Apply for airline operations agent jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an airline operations agent job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams