Southwest Airlines logo

Southwest Airlines

Customer Service Agent - AUS (Part-Time)

Job Overview

briefcase

Employment Type

Hourly
Part-time
clock

Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $20.00
clock

Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Fixed Shifts
diamond

Benefits

Fly for free on all Southwest flights
401(k) company match
Profit sharing
Health Insurance
retirement savings plan
Shift premiums
opportunities for overtime

Job Description

Southwest Airlines is a renowned major American airline widely recognized for its commitment to providing low-cost, reliable air travel with an emphasis on outstanding customer service and a unique company culture. Established with the purpose of connecting people to what matters most in their lives, Southwest Airlines operates an extensive domestic network and continues to be a leader in the airline industry. Known for its employee-oriented policies, the company actively fosters a stable work environment that promotes equal opportunities for learning, personal development, and innovation. Southwest’s employees are driven by a culture that encourages creativity and problem-solving, supported by a... Show More

Job Requirements

  • No education requirement
  • No experience requirement
  • Must be able to obtain a SIDA badge and meet all local airport requirements
  • May be required by Station Leadership to obtain a Customs Seal and meet all requirements to work international flights
  • Must be able to lift and/or move items up to 70 pounds on a regular basis and repetitively lift and/or move weights of 40 to 50 pounds onto raised surfaces
  • Must be able to climb, bend, kneel and stand on a frequent basis and for extended periods
  • Must maintain the ability to wear prescribed uniforms
  • Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines
  • Ability to work shift work and/or overtime
  • Foreign language skills are desirable, but not required

Job Qualifications

  • Ability to type and/or use a computer keyboard with sufficient speed to meet demands of the job
  • Able to read documents, follow instructions, learn and understand ticketing procedures, rules and regulations
  • Ability to work well with others as part of a team, meet the public, and work under stressful situations
  • Must be able to satisfactorily complete Customer Service Agent training program with an 80 percent or greater average and an evaluation period
  • Must be aware of hazardous situations and be able to handle emergencies as needed
  • Must work under tight time constraints to accomplish quick turns of aircraft
  • Must present a well-groomed appearance in accordance with the Ground Operations Employee Handbook and Labor Agreement
  • Must be able to perform all job functions within a limited space
  • Must be able to effectively communicate verbally by telephone, face to face and on public address systems
  • Must possess good written and oral skills
  • Must be able to communicate information and instructions verbally or via radio equipment

Job Duties

  • Provides friendly service to and maintains positive relationships with all internal and external customers
  • Works in a cooperative spirit to ensure the success of our company
  • Responsible for providing legendary customer service to people desiring to travel, use cargo or baggage service by attending to their needs
  • Handles any aspect of ticketing and check-in by operating a computerized point-of-sale system, boarding, baggage service, reservations and resolving related complaints and problems
  • Responsibilities include greeting and handling customers in a polite and friendly manner, handles cash, checks, credit cards, travel vouchers and coupons as forms of payment for tickets, computes charges, makes change and balances daily transactions, is responsible for overage or shortage
  • Checks in baggage and cargo, answers telephone to provide information to callers, page customers, resolve problems or complaints and assist as needed, handles transactions required to board the aircraft in a timely and efficient manner
  • Deals with mishandled customers as a result of oversells, delayed or cancelled flights, lost, delayed, or damaged luggage, resolves such problems quickly and within guidelines established by the company

Job Qualifications

Experience

No experience required

Job Location

We didn't receive the exact location for this job posting,
please contact the employer.