Airline Customer Service Agent – ABQ Flight Desk

Description

Title: Customer Service Agent

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico (ABQ)

FLSA: Non-Exempt;
Hourly

Who we are:

Advanced Air, LLC is an innovative, service-oriented aviation company headquartered in Hawthorne, California. We were founded in 2005 by our President, Levi Stockton, as an FAA approved, Part 135, On-Demand Air Carrier focused on superlative aircraft management and on demand charter.

Today, Advanced Air maintains a fleet of 20 aircraft, operated in both scheduled and on-demand service, and a diversified portfolio of flying services in turboprop aircraft, business jets and regional passenger jets. Serving more than 12 communities in the southwestern United States, Advanced Air has a deep commitment to operational excellence and metered, sustainable growth.

Our successful growth is driven by our adherence to our core values of safety, integrity, teamwork, transparency, fulfillment and respect. We are in this business for the long run and take a disciplined, thoughtful approach to growth opportunities.

About the Role and about You:

This position is responsible for providing excellent customer service by handling information inquiries, reservations, ticketing, passenger check-in, baggage check-in, aircraft preparation and problem resolution for all Advanced Airlines (AA) passengers and potential passengers/guests.

What you will do:

• Greet and provide outstanding service to all AA customers and guests in a friendly, courteous and professional manner;
• Answer telephone to provide information, resolve problems or complaints, and assist as needed;
• Handle all aspects of reservations, ticketing, check-in, seat assignment, passenger boarding, and baggage service;
• May handle cash, checks, credit cards, and travel vouchers as forms of payments for tickets;
• Communicate to customers when a flight has been delayed or cancelled and work to re-accommodate them according to company policy
• Provide current and accurate fare, schedule, gate, flight arrival and departure information, as well as answer general inquires both in-person and over the telephone;
• Provide check-in assistance, ticketing changes, re-booking of itineraries and special service requests for passengers;
• Board/deplane flights and escort passengers to and from aircraft in a timely and efficient manner, and assist passengers, as needed;
• Ensure aircraft are prepared for flight, including food and beverage stocking and light cleaning
• Transport passengers via shuttle or van as required;
• Oversee passenger unloading of firearms in accordance with training, policy, and TSA where required
• Maintain AA brand standards and consistency in the ground experience;
• Identify opportunities to improve customer experience and increase satisfaction;
• Maintain positive customer relations at all times by using good judgment and the ability to multi-task;
• Ensures FAA, Airline, and Airport regulations are followed at all times;
• Enforces safety/security measures and protects sensitive zones;
• Additional duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Why you should work with us:

We can tell you all about how great we are, but you probably want to know what is in it for you, so we have compiled a list of our standout benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 401k plan with dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 4%
• 100% Company Paid Health Insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision and $15,000 in life insurance (Full-Time Employees)
• Easy to use Flight/Travel Benefits; current contracts include Delta, Alaska, and Southwest
• Sick and paid vacation time

Requirements

What we are looking for:

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to push/pull/lift 50 lbs. for extended periods of time
• Ability to work efficiently under time constraints
• Must be 21 years or older
• High School diploma or…