Customer Service Agent

GAT Airline Ground Support; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline service provider is seeking a customer service agent to ensure a positive airport experience for passengers. Responsibilities include greeting customers, assisting with check-ins, operating jetways, and handling transactions accurately. The ideal candidate will be at least 18 years old, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, and have strong communication skills. This role involves standing for extended periods, and the applicant must be able to lift items weighing up to 70 pounds. Night, weekend, and holiday availability is required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess good communication skills and a friendly, outgoing personality.
• Occasionally lift bags or items weighing between 50 and 70 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist all customers in a prompt, friendly manner.
• Announce both incoming and outbound flights.
• Handle credit card and personal check transactions accurately.
• Accept and process checked baggage up to 100 lbs.
• Operate jetways and secure aircraft doors.

Skills

Customer assistance

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience

Job description

As a customer service agent you are the first impression of a passenger’s airport experience. Customer Service positions encompass checking in and ticketing passengers, escorting passengers to and from aircraft, and resolving customer complaints. Proficient use of a computer is needed as well as excellent customer assistance to passengers. This position requires working in a fast‑paced environment with time constraints to meet published departure goals. A professional and positive image must be consistently displayed by the employee.

Responsibilities

• Able to greet and assist all customers in a prompt, friendly, and courteous manner over the phone and in person.
• Must be able to announce both incoming and outbound flights.
• Handle credit cards, and personal check transactions with accuracy and properly account for all collections and conduct the appropriate airline close‑out procedures.
• Accept and process checked baggage weighing up to 100 lbs. and place on conveyor belts.
• Agents are also required to operate jetways to place them in position prior to aircraft arrival and lifting, opening, closing, and securing aircraft doors.
• Use airline computer systems to provide flight arrival and departure information, ticketing and flight boarding documents, lost or damaged baggage documentation, and cargo tracking information.
• Able to stand and work in one location for up to four hours at a time.
• May be responsible for escorting unaccompanied minors and disabled passengers throughout the airport.
• Work independently without direct supervision.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience, and a high degree of attention to detail.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand the English language.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Must possess good communication skills and a friendly, outgoing personality in person and via telephone.
• Possess entry‑level computer skills.
• Occasionally lift bags or items weighing between 50 and 70 pounds.
• Pass an extensive post‑offer pre‑employment background check, including fingerprinting and a criminal history record check required by federal law.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.