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Ground Operations Agent

Ground Operations Agent

CompanyAllegiant Air
LocationClearwater, FL, USA
Salary$16 – $16
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelJunior

Requirements

  • Must be authorized to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Act of 1986
  • Must pass a Criminal Background Check
  • Education: High School Diploma/GED
  • Minimum one (1) year Customer Service experience, airline industry experience
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English in order to receive and understand instructions, directives, and ensure safety, as well as the ability to interact with customers

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and direct duties and activities of Customer Service/Ground Operations (Cross-Utilized) agents
  • Interface with supervisors, leads and all departments to ensure that service issues are addressed and/or corrected to ensure quality of service
  • Ensure that all company safety rules (including dangerous goods handling and awareness) are being adhered to
  • Report safety hazards and incidents to supervisor
  • Perform functions of a Customer Service/Ground Operations (Cross-Utilized) Agent
  • Schedule based upon operational need and seniority
  • Assign employees to work specific job functions as needed
  • Provide information on arrival and departure times, boarding procedures, carry-on regulations, and seating arrangements
  • Ensure FAA, Allegiant Air and airport regulations are followed
  • Assist Customers with special needs, i.e., Customers who need assistance in boarding
  • Load and unload baggage and co-mail of various weight and dimensions to and from aircraft and applicable airport baggage areas
  • Marshal in the planes and push back the aircraft
  • Operate heavy, motorized machinery/equipment including, but not limited to tugs, tractors, belt loaders, bag carts, push-back tractors, deicers, etc.
  • Lead by example and motivate team members
  • Coordinate, provide training and ensure training requirements are met for all employees, i.e., new hires, recurrent, supplemental and local training issues
  • Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

  • Allegiant Customer Service and Ground Operations procedures
  • Basic computer skills
  • General knowledge of office equipment
  • The ideal candidate must be people oriented, highly motivated with a positive and friendly attitude
  • Must be well groomed and adhere to dress code policy
  • Ability to work efficiently under time constraints
  • Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
  • Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license