Customer Service Agent
Location: West Palm Beach, FL 33406 – Onsite
About the role
As a Customer Service Agent, you'll be the friendly face passengers and crew rely on throughout their journey at our Jet Aviation FBO (Fixed-Based Operator). From arrival to departure, you'll be the go-to person for service requests, questions, feedback, and consistently delivering seamless, engaging, welcoming, and professional experiences.
Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional service to new and existing customers, addressing billing inquiries, service requests, suggestions, and complaints in a warm and respectful manner.
- Resolve customer inquiries and complaints efficiently and fairly, while skillfully de-escalating tense situations.
- Perform generalist duties within the Customer Support/Operations function.
- Provide information about Jet Aviation’s services, identifying opportunities to enhance customer relationships.
- Recommend and implement programs to support customer needs.
- Assist crew members with arrangements for hotels, ground transportation, catering, linens, and other vendor services.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant airport and Jet Aviation policies, regulations, and laws.
- Represent Jet Aviation professionally with industry groups, regulatory bodies, and the General Dynamics network.
Requirements
- 1-2 years of experience in an FBO or customer service-related field (hospitality experience preferred).
- High School Diploma/GED or equivalent required.
- Proficient English language and communication skills.
- Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
- Strong customer orientation and excellent multi-tasking abilities.
- Flexibility to work shifts and adapt to changing schedules.
- Ability to work in various weather conditions and meet minimum physical requirements.
- Team-oriented mindset with a passion for delivering outstanding service.
- Must obtain an Airport ID Badge within 30 days of employment.
- Personal values aligned with Jet Aviation’s core values: Trust, Honesty, Alignment, Transparency.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Regularly required to use hands and fingers, handle, or feel, or reach.
- Frequently required to stand, walk, or sit.
- Occasionally required to climb or balance, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Must be able to work in both a heavy maintenance environment and in upscale customer areas.
- Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with occasional high volume when aircraft arrive/depart.
- Frequently exposed to vibration; occasional fuel fumes may permeate the workplace.
- Must be willing and able to work in all types of weather conditions.
- The hangar environment may be extremely hot or cold during certain seasons of the year.
Schedule
Aviation operates on a dynamic, around-the-clock schedule. The 2nd shift (afternoon 2 pm - 10 pm or 3 pm - 11 pm) will be the initial assignment, with potential changes over time as business needs evolve. Training lasts approximately 4–6 weeks; hours during training may differ from the assigned shift based on operational and training needs.
Pay
Baseline hourly range: $21 - $22 (equivalent to $43,000 - $45,000 annually) for this non-exempt position, plus a performance-based bonus up to 5% of annual salary.
Benefits
- Financial Perks: Overtime pay after 40 hours in one week; holiday pay; paid time off (including 3 floating holidays); 401(k) with $1 for $1 match up to 6%; General Dynamics employee discounts.
- Wellness and Health Perks: Multiple medical, dental, and vision insurance options; paid sick time; Employee Assistance Program; wellness programs; health awards.
- Performance Perks: Annual merit increase opportunity; annual bonus potential up to 5%.
- Continued Education Perks: Tuition reimbursement for approved continuing education pursuits.