Airline Passenger Service Agents

Trego Dugan Aviation Of Grand Island Inc; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel and flights paid for training

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Trego Dugan Aviation Of Grand Island Inc in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a part-time customer service agent to support flight operations and passenger services. Responsibilities include processing tickets, baggage handling, seat assignment, and timely information delivery to passengers.

The role requires two years of customer service experience, English literacy, and the ability to pass a background check and drug test.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of Customer Service experience or the equivalent in related training and/or experience.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must pass a ten (10) year background check and pre-employment drug test.
• Must have authorization to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Process customers' tickets and check baggage.
• Monitor carry-on baggage and assign seats.
• Provide information on arrivals, departures, boarding procedures, and seating.
• Handle denied boarding situations and assist with vouchers when appropriate.
• Ensure FAA, Airline, and airport regulations are followed; enforce safety and security measures.
• Assist customers with special needs and be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Complete required training and report safety hazards.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Reliability

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Typing 25 wpm

Job description

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Pittsburgh, PA, US

• Must have open availability
• Part-Time with the opportunity for Full-Time

Seniority based shift bids.

Shift, 4:45am - 8:15am

Approximately 20-25 hours per week.

Training is held in Seattle for 10 days. Hotel and flights are paid for.

Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Hours will vary based on flight schedules.

The number of weekly hours may increase or decrease due to seasonal flight changes.

General Purpose of Job (s):

This position is responsible for providing total customer service to all people desiring to use the customer or charter service by being attentive to their needs, politely handling their inquiries promptly, and completing the required transactions as noted below. Additional responsibilities include ramp, aircraft cleaning, operations, and commissary duties as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate must be people-oriented, highly motivated, and have a positive and friendly attitude.

Processing customers' tickets, checking baggage, monitoring carry-on baggage for size and quantity, and assigning seats.

Providing information on arrival and departure times, boarding procedures, carry-on regulations, and seating arrangements

Handling denied boarding situations, soliciting volunteers, accommodating customers, and providing hotel, meal, and taxi vouchers when appropriate.

Ensures FAA, Airline, and airport regulations are followed.

Enforces safety/security measures and protects sensitive zones.

Assists Customers with special needs, i.e., Customers who need assistance in boarding.

Ad hoc assignments as requested by the Lead or Supervisor

Able to read and write English, bilingual skills a plus.

Ability to work efficiently under time constraints.

Must be available to work varied hours, including swing and graveyard shifts, plus weekends and holidays.

Must be well-groomed.

Other duties as assigned.

Complete all required training

Only complete tasks for which you are fully trained

Report any safety hazard or incident immediately

Competency/Behavioral Requirements :

Be pleasant with others on the job and display a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

Be reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfill obligations.

Attention to Detail

Maintain composure, keep emotions in check, control anger, and avoid aggressive behavior even in difficult situations.

Accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations, be open to change (positive or negative), and to considerable variety in the workplace.

Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

Be sensitive to others' needs and feelings, and be understanding and helpful on the job.

Abiding by TDA and Airline policies and procedures, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.

Physical Demands :

Must be able to carry a 70-pound suitcase from the floor to 18 inches and carry a 70-pound suitcase in front of you with both hands for up to 25 feet; must have physical dexterity sufficient to perform repetitive tasks and motions, including bending at the waist and knees, squatting, kneeling, crawling, twisting, and sustaining those positions for extended amounts of time. Must have sufficient vision and ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position.

Airport environment: Indoors and Outdoors. Extreme outdoor conditions where extreme temperature ranges may be encountered.

Other Requirements and Qualifications:

Education: High School diploma or equivalent

Experience: Minimum two (2) years of Customer Service experience or the equivalent in related training and/or experience

Knowledge: Possess basic computer skills with the ability to type 25 wpm

Must be at least 18 years old.

Must have a valid driver’s license.

Must pass a ten (10) year background check and pre-employment drug test.

Must have authorization to work in the U.S. as defined in the Immigration Act of 1986

Attend and successfully complete required training.

Read and write English.

MUST be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.