Passenger Service Agent

Menzies Aviation; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation is seeking a dedicated member for their passenger services team in Des Moines, Iowa. The role involves assisting passengers to ensure safe travels through responsibilities like check-in, seat assignments, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Ideal candidates will have at least one year of customer service experience and a high school diploma or GED. Candidates must be flexible to work variable shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must meet all requirements to obtain an airport SIDA badge.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist passengers and their property for safe arrival.
• Conduct computerized check-in for flights.
• Verify ticket and seat reservations.

Skills

Customer Service experience

Ability to lift up to 70 lbs

Ability to work in all weather conditions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Role Purpose

As a member of our passenger services team, you will be assisting passengers and their property to arrive safely at their destinations.

What you will be doing

• Computerized check-in of passengers for international and domestic travel.
• Designate seat assignments.
• Verify documentation for international and domestic flights.
• Ensure correct boarding passes are provided to each passenger for the assigned charter flight.
• Verify ticket and seat reservations.
• Match manifest to on-board count.
• Assist with various governmental agency requirements.
• Connect and disconnect Jetway/stairs as necessary.
• Announce arrivals and departures as necessary.

Safety, Security, Wellbeing and Compliance

You will have a responsibility and duty while at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

What we are looking for

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• One (1) year Customer Service experience.
• HSD or GED.
• Must meet all requirements to obtain an airport SIDA badge and Customs Seal (if applicable).
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English.
• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Work is done indoors and outdoors – must be comfortable working in all weather conditions.
• Able to continuously lift, push and pull up to 70 lbs.

Diversity

Menzies Aviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.

Education

High School or better.

Experience

1 year Customer Service Experience.

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