PT Passenger Service Agent, GRI

TREGO DUGAN AVIATION OF GRAND ISLAND INC•Grand Island, NE

12d

About The Position

Looking for a fun and exciting opportunity in the aviation industry? If so, start with TDA! We are hiring for a Part-Time Customer Service Agent Paid Time Off Must have a valid driver's license Must pass a 10-year background check and pre-employment drug test Must be able to work a varying schedule Passenger Service Agent General Purpose of Job: This position is responsible for providing total customer service to all people seeking to use the customer or charter service by being attentive to their needs, promptly handling their inquiries, and completing the required transactions as noted below. Additional responsibilities include ramp, aircraft cleaning, operations, wheelchair assist, and commissary duties as required. Physical Demands: 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 a distance of 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 perform the essential functions of the position safely. Work Environment: Works both indoors and outdoors with exposure to extreme weather conditions as well as dust and pollen; subject to a variety of mechanical, electrical, chemical, toxic waste and other safety hazards associated with or working around aircraft, vehicles, equipment, fuel etc.; subject to constant and extreme noise, strong odors, fumes and poor lighting due to working at night; possible exposure to disease due to aircraft lavatory work. Education: High school diploma or GED required. Some college preferred.

Requirements

Must have a valid driver's license
Must pass a 10-year background check and pre-employment drug test
Must be able to work a varying schedule
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 and physically fit
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 Immigration Act of 1986
Able to attend required training
High school diploma or GED required

Nice To Haves

bilingual skills a plus
Some college preferred

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
Brings Wheelchair passengers from the ticket counter to the gates and gates to the baggage service
Completely clean and search an aircraft
Other duties as assigned