Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $14.00 - $17.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Paid vacation
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Company-matched 401(k) program
Employee assistance program
voluntary life insurance
Travel Discounts
free uniforms
Free on-the-job training
Job Description
Alliance Ground International (AGI) is a leading independently owned ground handling company that provides comprehensive services to over 100 airlines across 61 airports in the United States and Canada. With a team of more than 12,000 dedicated employees, AGI supports the smooth handling of over 1.5 billion kilos of cargo and facilitates more than 400,000 flight departures annually. Known for its unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and exceptional customer service, AGI stands out as an industry leader in airport ground operations. The company continually emphasizes professional growth and employee development while maintaining a strong safety and security culture. AGI values... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull, and move items of 70 pounds and/or more regularly
- Regularly and repetitively lift weights of 40 to 50 pounds on raised surfaces
- Able to stand for extended periods of time
- Must be able to carry heavy items up and down jetway stairs
- Be alert to moving vehicles, equipment, or aircraft
- Ability to use radio equipment
- Must be willing to wear uniform and insignia as prescribed
- Maintain personal appearance and grooming to present a favorable corporate image
- Must report to work on a regular and timely basis
Job Qualifications
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Possess a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
- Authorization to work in the United States or Canada as applicable
- Completion of SIDA training for airport authority identification security
- Preferred one or more years of relevant experience
- Airline experience preferred
- Previous face-to-face customer service experience preferred
- Good communication skills
- Ability to tolerate and answer repetitious questions in a friendly manner
- Proficient computer skills
- Critical thinking skills to troubleshoot and assist passengers
- Basic math skills to process transactions
- Effective time management skills
Job Duties
- Provide exceptional customer service as per AGI and airline specific standards to ensure customer satisfaction at every step of their journey
- Always ensure safety and security is never compromised
- Handle customer interaction with class in an efficient, effective, and professional manner at the ticket counter and gate
- Make and assist with reservations, preparation, and issuance of tickets and itineraries, computation of fares, issuance of refunds, baggage checking, and collection of excess baggage charges
- Patiently and empathetically handle customer concerns and complaints regarding ticketing and baggage handling, perform lost and found activities, initiate tracing procedures for lost passenger baggage, process claims for damaged or lost baggage and personal articles, prepare and maintain required records and reports of lost and found activities
- Knowledgeably answer inquiries regarding flight schedules, fares, and other questions as they arise, providing passengers with general travel information
- Meet aircraft at gate or loading area, perform duties in the departure lounges or at boarding gates when enplaning and deplaning passengers, check passenger tickets and documents for validity, and complete all necessary arrangements for accommodating passengers' reservations, standbys, and their luggage
- Determine flight close-out time and prepare, complete, and check various flight forms for accuracy and complete post-departure procedures
- Responsible for all flight movement messages between the gate, ground handling team, flight crew, and airport vendors
- Follow procedures for passengers with regards to the acceptance of Dangerous Goods
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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