HRO Airport - PT Customer Service Agent

Southern Airways Corporation • Harrison, AR

172d • Onsite

About The Position

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 have brought all of the pieces together in order to accelerate the next great revolution in aviation: electric flight. By unlocking affordable, more sustainable, personalized air transportation for everyone, Surf Air Mobility promises to bring aviation into the modern age. The Airport Customer Service Agent is our primary representative in our airport stations. The position is responsible for handling all customer service activities, including greeting and checking in passengers, handling luggage, booking/re-booking flights, and assisting with passenger loading/unloading. It is also responsible for all ramp duties in our smaller stations.

Requirements

• 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
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Computer skills – ability 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 10-year background check and pre-employment drug screen
• At least 21 years of age
• Authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of prior customer service experience

Responsibilities

• Ensuring FAA, Airline and airport regulations are followed
• Enforcing safety/security measures and protecting sensitive zones
• Creating and modifying reservations
• Checking in guests; safely loading and unloading guests
• Handling luggage weights of up to 70 lbs. and monitoring luggage for size, quantity and weight
• Reviewing baggage tags for accuracy
• Providing information on arrival and departure times, boarding procedures, carry-on regulations and seating arrangements
• Making announcements over a public address system
• Processing credit card payments
• Directing aircraft parking and dispatch on the ramp
• After training, towing aircraft to proper parking positions on the ramp
• Maintaining work area and mechanical equipment in proper order
• Great customer service attitude and a willingness to “find a way” as opposed to “I can’t,” where applicable.
• Any other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Attractive compensation package based on experience.
• Health & Wellness: Full time team members are eligible to participate in comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Additional benefits include air ambulance coverage, short-term disability, pet insurance, health savings accounts, company-paid life insurance and a retirement/ 401(k) plan. Eligibility for any benefit begins the first day of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Generous PTO plus paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Team member Discounts: As a member of the airline community, team members and immediate family members have access to the My ID Travel program. This program provides travel privileges on participating airlines, including: Flight tickets at a significant discount, Discounts on hotels and resorts, Car rentals at reduced rates, Discounted cruises

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED