Furman Fontenot

• Supervised ramp operations and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
• Streamlined processes to reduce aircraft turnaround times.
• Guided new hires in understanding equipment handling and safety measures.
• Utilized effective strategies in baggage management, decreasing incidents of damage.
• Monitored team performance and provided feedback to enhance service quality.
• Developed efficient workflows that improved overall ramp productivity.
• Addressed operational challenges promptly to ensure adherence to schedules.

Provided hands-on leadership during challenging weather conditions or unexpected disruptions to normal operations, ensuring minimal impact on flight schedules.

• Ensured adherence to federal regulations governing ramp operations while maintaining high levels of safety awareness among team members at all times.
• Mentored junior staff members, enhancing their skills and contributing to overall team success.
• Guided aircraft into and out of parking positions using hand signals.
• Loaded and unloaded luggage and freight and assisted crew and travelers with bags for over Number daily flights.
• Safely operated various types of equipment such as conveyor belts, push-back tractors and tugs.
• Tracked flight schedules to promote on-time landings and avoid loading delays.
• Connected electrical power unit and hoses to aircraft.
• Coordinated with ramp agents to verify baggage was placed on correct outgoing flight.
• Oversaw ramp operations to ensure timely aircraft arrivals and departures.
• Coordinated loading and unloading of baggage, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
• Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
• Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
• Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
• Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
• Reported equipment malfunctions to supervisor for immediate repair attention to avoid creating flight departure delays.