(EYW) Part-Time Cross-Utilized Agent

Spottswood Companies; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Competitive wages

Earned Paid Time off

Discounted travel for you and your ?m

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

United Ground Express in Key West is seeking an airport passenger services agent to greet travelers, check in passengers, and issue boarding passes using our reservation system. You will ensure smooth flow from arrival to departure and handle ticketing with accuracy.

You will rebook itineraries, manage baggage processes, assist during disruptions, and answer passenger questions while following FAA and company policies.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and able to obtain airport credentials.
• Ability to read, write, speak English fluently.
• Willing to work any shift, including weekends and holidays; overtime may be required.
• Must be physically able to stand for an 8-hour shift and lift up to 70 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Greeting passengers and handling check-in and ticketing with efficiency.
• Use reservation software to rebook itineraries and issue boarding passes.
• Ensure passenger data accuracy and timely flight communications.
• Assist passengers during interruptions and resolve issues per policy.
• Assist in Baggage Service Office to track baggage and answer questions.
• Operate computers and mobile devices; communicate with crew via radio.
• Lift baggage up to 70 lbs and manage ground equipment as needed.
• Maintain professionalism and composure in challenging situations.

Skills

Customer service

English proficiency

Computer literacy

Radio communications

Tools

Radio equipment

Job description

Key responsibilities

• Greeting passengers and providing a seamless check-in and ticketing experience
• Use appropriate reservation/ticketing software to rebook itineraries, issue boarding passes, calculate and collect any appropriate fees
• Ensure passenger information is processed accurately and flights are sent out on time
• Listen to passengers and resolve their issues in accordance with company policies and procedures as a result of flight interruptions
• May work in the Baggage Service Office to track the location of baggage and handle passenger questions
• Comfortable working with computers, mobile devices, and new technologies
• Physical ability to stand and walk for an eight-hour shift, as well lift and handle baggage
• Maintaining composure while managing customer challenges
• Read and interpret checked baggage tags, and cargo labels
• Prepping and securing the aircraft for the next flight
• Use radio electronic devices to communicate with co-workers or flight crew
• Ensure compliance with United and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and policies
• Lift baggage, boxes, or cargo weighing up to 70 lbs. throughout your shift
• May require lifting over 100 items for a single aircraft
• Push/pull loaded and empty carts during loading/unloading operations
• Ascend/descend jet-way stairs while carrying baggageBend/stoop and crawl to move and stack/unstack cargo in aircraft
• Drive ground equipment such as tugs to help the plane push in/out of the gate, belt loaders to help load baggage, and bag carts to deliver baggage
• Cleaning of the interior of the aircraft, clean and service aircraft lavatories
• Work outdoors in all temperatures and weather conditions
  Qualifications and minimum requirements
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Must acquire and maintain credentials vital for the position including fingerprint clearance, local airport badging, and background check
  • Successful completion of pre-employment process which may include but not be limited to; drug screen, hearing and vision check
  • Available to work any shift; day or night, weekends, and holidays; mandatory overtime may be required based on operational need.
  • Comfortable working with computers, mobile devices, and new technologies
  • Must be able to use radio electronic devices to communicate with co-workers or flight crew
  • Must be able to read, write, fluently speak, and understand the English language
  • Must be able to carry, bend, lift and turn with bags and other items weighing up to 70 lbs.
  • Able to perform a variety of physical activities including Pushing, bending, stooping, climbing, and working in tight spaces
  • Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
  • Must possess and maintain a valid US state driver's license. (Suspended, expired, revoked, or denied licenses are not valid.)
  What we provide
  • Competitive benefits
  • Competitive wages
  • Earned Paid Time off
  • Discounted travel for you and your immediate family
  • Career advancement opportunities

  United Ground Express is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status (or any other protected category under applicable law).

  ADA Specifications
  • Ability to operate a computer to enter and retrieve data
  • Ability to utilize radio equipment for communications
  • Ability to lift up to 70lbs on a consistent basis
  • Ability to pass all pre-screening clearances applicable to position qualifications

  EYW Key West International Airport Florida