Arrival Lead Customer Service Agent (ZG)

Pacific Aviation Corporation; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Uniform Provided

Paid Training

Parking Discount

Clipper Card

Referral Bonus

Cell Phone Plan Reimbursement

Job summary

Pacific Aviation Corporation is seeking an Arrival Lead Customer Service Agent to coordinate arrival operations for Zipair at San Francisco International Airport. You will lead passenger offboarding, communicate updates, and support baggage service with a focus on safety and compliance.

You will liaise with CBP, ground handlers, and airline partners, ensuring smooth daily operations in a fast-paced airport environment.

Qualifications

• Fluent English communication required.
• Strong verbal and written communication; active listening.
• Computer literacy with fast, accurate data entry.
• Calm, solution-focused mindset under pressure.
• Ability to stand for extended periods in a terminal.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to collaborate with airline partners and airport stakeholders.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. and pass background/drug checks.

Responsibilities

• Lead arrival operations and coordinate activities for smooth passenger offboarding.
• Liaise with CBP, ground handlers, airline reps, and internal teams.
• Ensure safe, compliant passenger and baggage handling.
• Support agents during operations and escalate issues as needed.
• Coordinate arrival gate readiness and verify gate setup.
• Provide real-time flight milestone updates to teams.
• Communicate baggage carousel information to arriving passengers.
• Document baggage issues and assist baggage service recovery.

Skills

Fluent English

Verbal & written

Computer literacy

Calm under pressure

Physical stamina

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

US work authorization

Job description

Position Objectives:

Pacific Aviation is seeking a professional, service-oriented, and dependable Arrival Lead customer service agent to support Zipair (ZG) operations at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). This role serves as a key point of coordination during arriving flight operations, ensuring passengers receive exceptional service while maintaining safe, efficient, and compliant arrival processes. If you thrive in a fast-paced airport environment and enjoy supporting both customers and operational teams, we encourage you to apply.

SUMMARY

As an Arrival Lead Customer Service Agent for Zipair (ZG), you will lead and coordinate arrival operations, assist passengers throughout the arrival process, communicate operational updates, and support baggage service activities. This role serves as a liaison between airline partners, CBP, ground handling teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure a seamless, safe, and compliant arrival experience for passengers and crew.

What You’ll Do

• Lead arrival operations and coordinate activities to ensure smooth passenger offboarding and operational readiness


• Liaise with CBP, ground handlers, airline representatives, and internal teams to support efficient arrival processing


• Ensure safe, compliant passenger and baggage handling in accordance with airline and airport procedures


• Support customer service agents during operations and elevate issues as needed

Arrival Coordination

• Contact wheelchair service providers following operational briefings and communicate passenger assistance requirements


• Coordinate arrival gate readiness and verify gate setup prior to aircraft arrival


• Monitor gate status and communicate operational updates to internal teams


• Open and manage FIS access points in accordance with arrival procedures


• Provide real-time flight milestone updates, including aircraft arrival, door opening, passenger deplaning, and crew deplaning events


• Communicate baggage carousel information to arriving passengers

Baggage Service Support

• Assist passengers with damaged, delayed, or missing baggage inquiries


• Document baggage issues and communicate findings to operational teams


• Support baggage claim operations and customer service recovery efforts


• Process left-behind and lost-and-found items in accordance with airline procedures


• Record and maintain lost-and-found documentation and tracking records

Customer Service Operations

• Collaborate with airline teams and fellow agents to support smooth daily operations


• Deliver exceptional customer service in a fast-paced airport environment


• Make clear announcements and provide accurate directions to passengers


• Assist passengers at service and check-in counters as needed


• Verify travel documents and ensure compliance with airline, TSA, and airport requirements


• Respond professionally to customer concerns and support issue resolution

What You Bring

• Fluent English communication skills


• Strong verbal and written communication; active listening skills


• Computer literacy and fast, accurate data entry


• Calmness and solution-focus under pressure


• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and move throughout the terminal


• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities


• Ability to work effectively with airline partners, airport stakeholders, and internal teams


• Authorized to work in the U.S. and able to pass a background check and drug screening

Schedule

• Must be available to work at least 4 days per week, including weekends and holidays


• Shifts may include afternoons, evenings, or nights

Pay & Benefits

• Fully Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• 401(k)with company match


• Paid Time Off


• Uniform Provided


• Paid Training


• Parking Discount or Clipper Card


• Referral Bonus


• Cell Phone Plan Reimbursement