Cross-Utilized Airport Agent - South Arkansas Regional Airport (FT)

inMy Jet; El Dorado (AR); Sur place; USD 23 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Contour Airlines in El Dorado, AR is hiring a Cross-Utilized Airport Agent. You will perform ticketing, check-in, baggage handling, boarding, and ramp duties at local or regional airports.

The role combines customer service with aircraft servicing responsibilities in indoor and outdoor environments. We offer full-time employment with a starting hourly rate of $16.50, potential increases to $21.50 per hour, and annual retention bonuses up to $2,000.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Preferred nine (9) months of airline or aviation industry experience.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently; Spanish is a plus but not required.
• High school diploma or GED certification preferred.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Office 365, Excel, Outlook, Word); typing at least 30 words per minute.

Responsabilités

• Greet and assist customers promptly, cheerfully, and courteously to ensure a positive travel experience.
• Provide check-in assistance, handle ticketing changes, re-book itineraries and process special service requests.
• Check and accept passenger baggage, ensuring compliance with airline policies and safety regulations.
• Board and deplane flights, escort passengers, and assist unaccompanied minors or passengers with special needs.
• Provide accurate gate information and respond to general inquiries from passengers and staff.
• Observe and enforce safety regulations and proper ramp procedures; coordinate with flight crews.
• Serve as Ground Security Coordinator when applicable and assist with ground service equipment checks.
• Assist in ramp set-up and support operational efficiency; perform additional duties as assigned.

Connaissances

English fluency

Microsoft Office

Typing 30 wpm

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

# Cross-Utilized Airport Agent - South Arkansas Regional Airport (FT)Contour AirlinesContour ELD - El Dorado, AR 7173020 days agoJob descriptionDescriptionContour is a long-established aviation services company with a diverse range of capabilities. At Contour, our core values guide every action and decision. We are unwavering in our commitment to integrity and safety, which remains at the heart of all our business lines. Our team members exemplify an attitude of excellence, consistently striving to think like a customer. We believe there is strength in unity, and we work together as a team to achieve ambitious goals.Full-Time Employee Benefits & Compensation OverviewAs a full-time employee of Contour, you are eligible for the following benefits and programs:Insurance• Health, vision, and dental insurance, plus short/long-term disability and voluntary life insurance (effective the first day of the month following your hire date)401(k) Savings Plan• Eligibility begins the first day of the month following your hire date.• The Company offers a matching contribution up to 6% of your eligible compensation.• Enrollment guidelines and a 401(k) Enrollment Guide will be provided during onboarding.Paid Sick Leave• Accrual of up to 56 hours of paid sick leave per year.• Unused sick leave rolls over annually until your sick bank reaches 480 hours.Vested Vacation Hours• Eligible to receive vacation hours on January 1st following your hire date.• These hours will be vested and available for use in accordance with Company policies.Non-Revenue/Space Available (NRSA) Travel Privileges• NRSA (non-revenue/space available) travel privileges on Contour upon hire and access to MyID Travel after 6 months of service.Leaves of Absence• Eligible for various types of leave, including:• Medical Leave• Non-Medical Family Care Leave• Maternity and Paternity Leave• Personal Leave• Detailed leave policies are outlined in the Contour Employee Handbook, which will be provided during onboarding.Compensation Details• The starting hourly rate for this position is $16.50 . Based on your performance, you are eligible to receive a step increase of $1.00 each year based on your pay anniversary date until you reach $21.50. Once you have reached the maximum pay rate, you are eligible to receive a retention bonus of up to $2,000.00 each year.• When you work on a Contour observed holiday, you are eligible to receive holiday pay which is paid at 2 times your hourly rate. Specific information regarding Contour’s observed holiday policy is outlined in our Employee Handbook which will be provided to you during the onboarding process should you be selected for employment.• When you work in excess of 40 hours within the pay period, you are eligible for overtime, which is paid at 1.5 times your hourly rate.Equal Employment OpportunityContour is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, creed, sex, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, political affiliation, marital status, pregnancy, pre-disposing genetic characteristics, veteran status, military status, disability, gender identity or expression, familial status, criminal history, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other protected status.AccommodationsContour is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees. If you require accommodations during the application or onboarding process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] .Join Our Growing TeamOur rapid growth has created exciting career opportunities. We invite you to become part of our family and contribute to our ongoing success.Summary of Essential DutiesThe Cross-Utilized Airport Agent plays a key role in delivering Contour’s commitment to exceptional customer service. This position is responsible for performing a variety of functions at local or regional airports, including ticket counter, gate, and ramp operations.Agents will be fully trained to execute tasks associated with both customer-facing and aircraft servicing responsibilities, requiring work in both indoor and outdoor environments.Cross-Utilized Agents are expected to display professionalism, flexibility, and teamwork, ensuring a safe, efficient, and customer-focused airport operation.Key Responsibilities• Greet and assist all customers in a prompt, friendly, and courteous manner, ensuring a positive travel experience.• Provide check-in assistance, handle ticketing changes, re-book itineraries, and process special service requests.• Check and accept passenger baggage, ensuring compliance with airline policies and safety regulations.• Board and deplane flights, escort passengers to and from aircraft as needed, including assisting unaccompanied minors, pushing wheelchairs, and providing support to passengers with special needs.• Provide accurate and timely gate information, including flight arrivals, departures, and general inquiries.• Assist passengers with special needs, resolve customer concerns, and ensure the highest level of customer service.• Maintain in-depth knowledge of policies and procedures related to unaccompanied minors, law enforcement officers, hazardous materials (HAZMAT), and other regulatory requirements.• Communicate clearly and accurately with passengers, coworkers, flight crews, and vendors to ensure operational efficiency.• Always maintain the safety and security of the ramp area, adhering to all applicable safety procedures and airline policies.• Monitor passenger safety during boarding and deplaning, providing assistance in a friendly and professional manner.• Marshal aircraft on the ramp, directing, assisting, and parking all arriving, departing, and towed aircraft.• Observe safe ground-handling procedures, conduct routine ground service equipment (GSE) checks, and report any equipment issues.• Perform duties of a Ground Security Coordinator (GSC) in compliance with the Company’s security program.• Handle customer baggage and Company materials with care; responsibilities include frequent lifting, loading/unloading, sorting, and transferring baggage and cargo.• Service aircraft as needed, including lavatory servicing, potable water refills, window washing, de-icing, and commissary stocking.• Assist in ramp set-up and ensure proper storage of equipment and baggage.• Perform additional duties as assigned by station leadership or Company management.Working Environment / Physical Requirements• Frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching while performing job duties in both indoor and outdoor environments.• Regularly handle, lift, load, unload, and transport items weighing up to 75 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.• Ability to stand, walk, and work on your feet for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours per shift).• Must be able to work in a variety of environmental conditions, including exposure to extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow) and loud noise levels.• Capable of safely operating ground service equipment (GSE) and performing physical tasks associated with ramp operations.• Must be able to ascend/descend stairs frequentlyQualifications• Must be at least 18 years of age.• A minimum of nine (9) months of prior airline or aviation industry experience is preferred.• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and able to travel in and out of the country without restrictions.• Possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently; proficiency in Spanish is a plus but not required.• High school diploma or GED certification preferred.• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products, including Office 365, Excel, Outlook, and Word; familiarity with similar software applications is also required.• Ability to type a minimum of 30 words per minute.• Possess polished and professional interpersonal...