Customer Service Agent

Full-time - Entry Level

Portland, OR

Air Transportation

About the position

The Customer Service Agent is responsible for assisting guests with travel needs at Alaska Airlines (AS). As a member of the passenger service team, this individual contributor role responds to guest inquiries and performs various tasks in ticketing, check-in, and boarding areas. This is a union represented position.

Responsibilities

• Assist guests with travel needs (e.g., answering inquiries, ticketing, checking-in passengers, and boarding flights) in a fast-paced environment.
• Sell tickets and ensure cabin accommodations.
• Perform computer, iPad and paperwork tasks.
• Evaluate and prepare flights by arranging seat assignments and load, coordinating special meals, and upgrades.
• Perform boarding and gate duties (e.g., checking flight tickets, assisting and directing passengers, making announcements, checking aircraft, and confirming cabin security).
• Process and secure passenger luggage.
• At the direction of management, may be assigned to perform duties of varying capacities to ensure complete guest satisfaction.

Requirements

• 6 months of customer service or community service experience.
• Possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (e.g., verbal, written, listening).
• Typing speed of at least 25 WPM.
• Ability to consistently lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to push/pull 50 lbs.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, reach and grasp.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts (e.g., weekends, holidays).
• Ability to participate in paid training.
• Ability to learn and operate a computerized reservation system.
• Ability to adapt to performing work according to set procedures.
• Ability to anticipate needs of others in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Benefits

• Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air
• Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
• Generous 401k match program
• Quarterly and annual bonus plans
• Generous holiday and paid time off