Customer Service Agent, Cross Functional (Part-Time)

About the role

We can’t wait to share our passion for aviation with you! Join a team that works hard, cares for each other and offers plenty of opportunities to grow. At Piedmont Airlines, our strength is the way we deliver industry-leading service to our customers and airline partners. To continue our standard of excellence, Piedmont is seeking a motivated, reliable professional to join our team as a Customer Service Agent in our Ground Handling Department. The primary responsibility of the position is assisting passengers in boarding/disembarking flights, operating the Jetway, monitoring computerized passenger boarding, and guiding/parking aircraft. The successful candidate will be able to successfully complete the Customer Service Agent training course, be able to lift seventy (70) pounds, and work outside in all weather conditions. This position will report to the General Manager.

Responsibilities

• Assist passengers in boarding and disembarking flights
• Monitor computerized passenger boarding
• Assist customers with special needs, including arranging for wheelchairs and unaccompanied minors
• Change customer flight itinerary and seat assignments as required
• Operate the Jetway
• Load and unload baggage and cargo
• Operate motorized service vehicles and equipment
• Guide and park aircraft
• Perform cabin maintenance tasks
• Work together as a team to provide excellent customer service and meet corporate objectives

Qualifications

• Successful completion of training course
• Ability to meet company goals and customer expectations in a high energy environment
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and multitask
• Previous airline experience (preferred)
• Previous employment as a front-line customer service provider (preferred)
• Basic knowledge of computer applications and programs (preferred)
• Ability to lift seventy (70) pounds regularly
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
• Minimum 18 years of age
• Proof of high school or GED completion
• Valid driver’s license and clear driving record
• 10-year Criminal History Records Check
• Drug screen as required

Benefits

• Paid training
• Holiday pay
• 401(k)
• Vacation
• Family travel on the American Airlines network
• Medical and dental available

Pay

Starting Rate $16.00/Hourly

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer bonuses awarded in accordance with company policies and applicable criteria.

Schedule

All shifts including weekends, nights, holidays and/or irregular shifts.

Work environment: Airport ramp environment, subject to varied weather conditions and elevated noise levels.