Customer Service Agent - SEA

Alaska Airlines; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free stand-by travel privileges

Well-being programs (medical, dental,视

401k match

Annual bonus plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Alaska Airlines is seeking a Customer Service Agent to greet and assist guests, handle check-in and boarding duties, and resolve issues to ensure a smooth travel experience. The role requires strong communication, a friendly demeanor, and the ability to work flexible shifts in a fast-paced setting.

Starting rate is USD 20.58 per hour. Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be authorized to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of customer service or community service experience.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written, listening).
• Able to greet guests with a smile and greeting.
• Typing speed of at least 25 WPM.
• Able to lift 50 lbs and push/pull 50 lbs.
• Able to bend, stoop, squat, reach and grasp.
• Flexible to work varied shifts in a 24-hour period.
• Willingness to participate in paid training for eight consecutive days.
• Able to learn and use an iPad and check-in system.
• Able to adapt to set procedures and changing needs.
• Able to work with diverse groups of people.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. and have Real ID/Passport where required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist guests with travel needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform iPad, computer, and paperwork tasks.
• Conduct boarding and gate duties and assist guests including wheelchair support.
• De-escalate upset guests to ensure a positive experience.
• Handle lost or damaged baggage issues and provide options.
• Be adaptable to various duties to ensure guest satisfaction.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Typing 25 WPM

Lift 50 lbs

Push/pull 50 lbs

Flexible shifts

Training readiness

English proficiency

Approach guests with a smile

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Authorization to work in the U.S.

Tools

iPad

Computerized check-in system

Job description

Company

Alaska Airlines

The Team

Our airport teams work together to move guests and their belongings from curb to cabin, creating remarkable experiences along the way. Whether customer-facing or behind the scenes, we want to hear from you if you can be welcoming to people from all walks of life, think on your feet, and manage a flexible schedule. In return, you’ll receive a competitive total rewards package, professional development opportunities, and other benefits that are all designed to take you places.

Role Summary

The role of the Customer Service Agent is to create an airline that people love. This is accomplished by engaging guests with care and creating remarkable experiences while assisting with travel needs. As a member of the customer service team at Alaska Airlines, you will respond to guest inquiries and perform various tasks in the lobby check‑in, gate, and baggage areas. This is an individual contributor role and a union represented position.

Key Duties

• Greet and assist guests with travel needs (e.g., answering questions, checking‑in guests, boarding flights) in a fast‑paced environment.
• Perform iPad, computer, and paperwork tasks.
• Perform boarding and gate duties (e.g., drive jetbridge for loading and unloading, make gate announcements, assign seats, rebook guests that miss flights, and assist guests with disabilities including pushing wheelchairs).
• Assist and de‑escalate upset guests to provide a positive travel experience.
• Assist guests whose bags are missing or damaged (e.g., take baggage claims, provide options for repair or replacement, and help locate missing bags).
• At the direction of management, may be assigned to perform duties of varying capacities to ensure complete guest satisfaction.

Additional Details

Must have an Enhanced ID/Driver's license or valid Passport at time of hire.

Our tattoo policy for this role is the following: No visible tattoos on face, front of neck, or chest. One tattoo the size of a quarter or smaller allowed per hand. Tattoos in other areas cannot be larger than a credit card or offensive. Employees can have one tattoo per arm/leg/foot/back of neck/behind each ear. Tattoos on the back of neck and behind the ears are only permitted if they’re not visible when looking directly at a person. Tattoos may only be covered with a uniform piece or approved jewelry/watch (covering with makeup is not allowed).

Day in the Life

To tell you more about the role, challenges, and rewards of being an Alaska Customer Service Agent here are some of our incredible Alaska employees.

Job‑Specific Experience, Education & Skills

Required

• A minimum of 6 months of customer service or community service experience.
• Possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (e.g., verbal, written, listening).
• Must be able to approach guests as they walk through the door with a smile and greeting.
• Typing speed of at least 25 WPM.
• Ability to consistently lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to push/pull 50 lbs.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, reach, and grasp.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts at any time in 24‑hour period (e.g., weekends, holidays).
• Ability to participate in paid training for eight (8) consecutive days.
• Ability to learn and use an iPad and computerized check‑in system.
• Ability to adapt to performing work according to set procedures.
• Ability to anticipate needs of others in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to be flexible and able to adapt to change in a fast‑paced work environment.
• Ability to work with large diverse groups of people.
• Must have an Enhanced ID/Driver's license (REAL ID), or valid Passport, or be able to supply compliant document(s) to obtain a SIDA badge through the Port of Seattle at time of hire.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Job‑Specific Leadership Expectations

Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance.

Starting Rate

USD $20.58/Hr.

Total Rewards

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.

• Free stand‑by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air
• Comprehensive well‑being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
• Generous 401k match program
• Annual bonus plans
• Generous holiday and paid time off

For more information about Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.

Airport SIDA Badge Requirements

Important notification for employees working at an airport or maintenance hangar: Employees will be required to obtain a SIDA badge provided by the airport authority and maintain good standing in order to keep their SIDA badge. Review theSIDA Badge Requirementsdocument for a comprehensive overview. If an employee does not qualify for a SIDA badge or has their SIDA badge pulled from them, the employee will be terminated.

Regulatory Information

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement

It is the policy of Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and to ensure equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and benefits of employment or potential employment.

We also prohibit discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.

We have established an EEO Compliance Program under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 503”) and the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (“VEVRAA”). All applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. In addition, we have established an audit and reporting system to allow for effective measurement of its equal employment opportunity activities.

To Implement This Policy, We Will

• Recruit, hire, train and promote qualified persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and any other legally protected categories;
• Ensure that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements; and
• Ensure that all personnel actions and employment activities such as compensation, benefits, promotions, layoffs, return from layoff, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air sponsored programs, and tuition assistance will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.

Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT – regulations, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that post‑offer and/or pre‑employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines or a metabolite of these drugs prior to any offer or employment or transfer into a safety‑sensitive position. Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines/Horizon Air and any employment offer will be withdrawn.

Employment Type

Full‑Time

FLSA Status

Non‑Exempt

Regular/Temporary

Regular