Passenger Service Agent, FLL $19.73/HR

TREGO DUGAN AVIATION OF GRAND ISLAND INC•Fort Lauderdale, FL

20d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

Airline Customer/Passenger Service Agents employed by Trego/Dugan Aviation contractor at the Ft. Lauderdale International Airport Starting wage $19.73 per hour Flight Benefits Paid Time Off Must have a valid driver's license Must pass a 10-year background check and pre-employment drug test Available to work nights, weekends, and holidays Must be able to complete required training General Purpose of Job (s): Passenger Service Agent This position is responsible for providing total customer service to all people desiring to use customer or charter service by being attentive to their needs, politely handling their inquiries promptly, and completing the required transactions as noted below. Additional responsibilities include ramp, aircraft cleaning, operations and commissary duties as required.

Requirements

The ideal candidate must be people oriented, highly motivated with a positive and friendly attitude
Excellent communication skills
Able to read and write English, bilingual skills a plus
Ability to work efficiently under time constraints
Must be available to work varied hours including swing and graveyard shifts plus weekends and holidays
Must be well groomed
Be pleasant with others on the job and display a good-natured, cooperative attitude
Be reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfill obligations.
Attention to Detail
Maintain composure, keep emotions in check, control anger, and avoid aggressive behavior even in difficult situations
Accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations be open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace
Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges
Be sensitive to others' needs and feelings and be understanding and helpful on the job
Abiding to TDA and Airline policies and procedures, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done
Must be able to carry 70-pound suitcase from the floor to 18 inches and carry 70-pound suitcase in front of you with both hands for up to 25 feet; must have physical dexterity sufficient to perform repetitive tasks and motions, including bending at the waist and knees, squatting, kneeling, crawling, twisting and sustaining those positions for extended amounts of time. Must have sufficient vision and ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position.
Education: High School diploma or equivalent
Experience: Minimum two (2) years Customer Service experience or the equivalent in related training and/or experience
Knowledge: Possess basic computer skills with the ability to type 25 wpm
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must have a valid driver’s license
Must pass a ten (10) year background check and pre-employment drug test
Must have authorization to work in the U.S. as defined in the Immigrations Act of 1986
Attend and successfully complete required training
Read and write English.
MUST be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

bilingual skills a plus

Responsibilities

Processing Customers tickets, checking baggage, monitoring carry-on baggage for size and quantity, and assigning seats
Providing information on arrival and departure times, boarding procedures, carry-on regulations, and seating arrangements
Handling denied boarding situations, soliciting volunteers, accommodating Customers and providing hotel, meal, and taxi vouchers when appropriate
Ensures FAA, Airline, and airport regulations are followed
Enforces safety/security measures and protects sensitive zones
Assists Customers with special needs, i.e., Customers who need assistance in boarding
Ad hoc assignments as requested by the Lead or Supervisor
Completing sales reports
Other duties as assigned