Passenger Service Agent

Part-time - Entry Level

Boise, ID

Air Transportation

About the position

The Passenger Service Agent is responsible for assisting guests with travel needs by responding to guest inquiries and resolving complaints, and performing various tasks in baggage, ticketing, check-in and boarding flights. Our airport teams work together to move guests and their belongings from curb to cabin, creating remarkable experiences along the way. Whether customer-facing or behind the scenes, we want to hear from you if you can be welcoming to people from all walks of life, think on your feet, and manage a flexible schedule. In return, you'll receive a competitive total rewards package, professional development opportunities, and other benefits that are all designed to take you places.

Responsibilities

• Assist guests with travel needs (e.g., answering inquiries, baggage, ticketing, checking-in passengers and boarding flights).
• Ensure cabin accommodations.
• Assist with mishandled guests as a result of oversold flights, delayed or cancelled flights, lost, delayed or damaged luggage.
• Evaluate and prepare flights by arranging seat assignments, directing guests, making announcements using a PA system processing upgrades and standby requests.
• Process and secure guest luggage. Enters and maintains delayed or damaged luggage claims using a data entry system.
• At the direction of management, may be assigned to perform duties of varying capacities to ensure complete guest satisfaction.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to learn and operate a computerized reservation system.
• Typing speed of at least 25 WPM.
• Ability to consistently lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, reach and grasp.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to participate in paid training that may require overnight travel.
• Ability to obtain airport security clearance.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice-to-haves

• A minimum of 1 year of customer service or community service experience.

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