HNL Airport- FT Customer Service Agent

Southern Airways Corporation; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Travel discounts

401(k) plan

Job summary

Surf Air Mobility is seeking an Airport Customer Service Agent at HNL to warmly greet guests, check them in, and manage reservations and luggage. You will assist with loading/unloading, provide scheduling information, and process payments while adhering to FAA and airport rules.

A professional appearance and strong customer focus are essential. You will work in a full-time station role, supporting smooth operations in a 24/7 environment and collaborating with the Station Manager and team to

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Proficient with a PC; able to learn reservation and phone systems.
• Basic math abilities.
• Able to pass a 10-year background check and pre-employment drug screen.
• Must be at least 18 years old and authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Greet and check in guests; assist with boarding and seating arrangements.
• Handle luggage and assist with loading/unloading; manage ramp duties.
• Create and modify reservations; assist with re-bookings.
• Provide arrival/departure information; communicate schedules and procedures.
• Process credit card payments and handle transactions.
• Ensure compliance with FAA, airline, and airport regulations.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and equipment.
• Report any safety or security concerns to management.
• This role does not supervise others.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Composure under pressure

Attention to detail

Customer courtesy

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma

Driver's license

Computer skills

Basic math

Background check clearance

Age 18+

Authorized to work in US

Customer service experience

Job description

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HNL Airport- FT Customer Service Agent

Customer Service - Hawaii Full Time Clerical Honolulu, HI, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1885

SURF AIR MOBILITY

Airport Customer Service Agent

Surf Air Mobility is building a world where air travel is the most sustainable, affordable, comfortable, quiet, and fastest way to travel any distance. We're accelerating the next great revolution in aviation, electric flight, to unlock affordable and personalized air transportation for everyone.

Job Title

Location

HNL Airport

Employment Type

Employment Type

Full Time

Department

Customer Service

Reports To

Station Manager

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

The Airport Customer Service Agent is our primary representative in our airport stations, responsible for greeting and checking in guests, handling luggage, booking and re-booking flights, assisting with guest loading and unloading, and covering ramp duties at our smaller stations.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure FAA, airline, and airport regulations are followed
• Enforce safety and security measures and protect sensitive zones
• Create and modify reservations
• Check in guests; safely load and unload guests
• Handle luggage up to 70 lbs and monitor luggage for size, quantity, and weight
• Provide information on arrival and departure times, boarding procedures, carry-on regulations, and seating arrangements
• Make announcements over a public address system
• Process credit card payments
• Direct aircraft parking and dispatch on the ramp
• After training, tow aircraft to proper parking positions on the ramp
• Maintain work area and mechanical equipment in proper order
• This position does not directly supervise others.

Requirements

• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to read, write, and speak English effectively
• Able to maintain eye contact when speaking with customers
• Professional in appearance and manner
• Ability to learn, understand, and communicate the terms of the company's "Contract of Carriage"
• Courteous in all interactions
• Able to interact effectively with passengers, co-workers, and management
• Ability to maintain composure, keep emotions in check, control anger, and avoid aggressive behavior even in difficult situations
• Ability to diffuse stressful situations
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated

Qualifications

• Education
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Computer skills, able to learn reservation and phone systems, proficient with a PC
• Basic math abilities
• Ability to work within a 24/7 operation including holidays
• Ability to pass a 10-year background check and pre-employment drug screen
• At least 18 years of age
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Work Experience
• At least 1 year of prior customer service experience preferred
• Mental Requirements — Level 2
• Requires high periods of concentration intermittently and normal attention. Even once the job is learned, tasks will require normal attention to deal with recurring variables.
• Physical Requirements
• Must be able to lift a 70 lb suitcase from the floor to 18 inches and carry it with both hands for up to 25 feet
• Must have physical dexterity for repetitive tasks including bending, squatting, kneeling, crawling, and twisting, and sustaining those positions for extended periods
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions and in confined spaces
• Must have sufficient vision to safely perform the essential functions of the position
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements related to aircraft weight limitations before and during employment
• Activity Breakdown
• Activity
• Approx. % of Time
• 5%
• Standing
• 70%
• Walking
• 25%
• Machines & Equipment Used: Varied, 100% of time. Includes computer, phone, and photocopier/fax use as needed.
• Travel: Less than 5% on-the-job travel, including commuting to regular work locations.

Competitive salary based on experience

• Full-time team members are eligible for comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus air ambulance coverage, short-term disability, pet insurance, HSAs, company-paid life insurance, and a 401(k) plan (eligibility begins the first of the month following 30 days of employment)
• Generous PTO plus paid holidays throughout the year
• Team member travel discounts through the My ID Travel program: discounted flights, hotels, car rentals, and cruises

Surf Air Mobility is committed to building a more inclusive ecosystem that integrates women, people of color, and other underrepresented groups into the cleantech sector and aerospace industry. We strongly encourage applications from qualified applicants and members of underrepresented groups. Surf Air Mobility is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is based on merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

Surf Air Mobility participates in E-Verify.