Air Export Agent

Accurate Personnel LLC; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Accurate Personnel LLC seeks an Air Export Agent in Elk Grove Village, IL to coordinate international air shipments from origin to destination. The role ensures regulatory compliance and on-time delivery according to customer requirements.

Responsibilities include preparing AWBs, invoices, packing lists, and customs paperwork, while coordinating with airlines, overseas offices, warehouses, and trucking partners. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of experience in air freight, logistics, freight forwarding, or international transportation.
• Knowledge of export documentation and international shipping procedures.
• Understanding of U.S. export regulations and customs requirements preferred.
• Experience with airlines, overseas agents, and customers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and book air export shipments with airlines, carriers, and service providers.
• Prepare and review export documentation, including Air Waybills (AWB), commercial invoices, packing lists, and customs paperwork.
• Communicate with customers, overseas offices, airlines, warehouses, and trucking companies.
• Track and monitor shipments to ensure timely movement and delivery.
• Provide shipment updates and resolve service issues or delays.
• Ensure compliance with export regulations, TSA requirements, and company policies.
• Verify rates, billing information, and shipment details for accuracy.
• Maintain shipment records and update transportation management systems.
• Work closely with internal departments to ensure customer expectations are met.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Customer service

Fast-paced environment

MS Office

Freight forwarding knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CargoWise

MS Office

Job description

The Air Export Agent is responsible for coordinating international air freight shipments from origin to destination. This position ensures shipments are processed accurately, comply with export regulations, and are delivered according to customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and book air export shipments with airlines, carriers, and service providers.
• Prepare and review export documentation, including Air Waybills (AWB), commercial invoices, packing lists, and customs paperwork.
• Communicate with customers, overseas offices, airlines, warehouses, and trucking companies.
• Track and monitor shipments to ensure timely movement and delivery.
• Provide shipment updates and resolve service issues or delays.
• Ensure compliance with export regulations, TSA requirements, and company policies.
• Verify rates, billing information, and shipment details for accuracy.
• Maintain shipment records and update transportation management systems.
• Work closely with internal departments to ensure customer expectations are met.

Required Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Customer service focused mindset.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Knowledge of transportation management and freight forwarding systems preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in air freight, logistics, freight forwarding, or international transportation.
• Knowledge of export documentation and international shipping procedures.
• Understanding of U.S. export regulations and customs requirements preferred.
• Experience working directly with airlines, overseas agents, and customers preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• DG (Dangerous Goods) certification or experience handling hazardous shipments.
• Experience with AES filing and export compliance procedures.
• Knowledge of Incoterms and international trade practices.
• CargoWise Experience

(Salary range based on experience)

Accurate Personnel provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.