Customer Service Agent (FT)

Customer Service Agent (FT)

Apply by Date: Apr 23, 2024

Primary Location: CA-NL-Gander

Schedule: Full-time

Job Type: Permanent

Shift: Shift Work

Purpose of Position:

To provide exceptional customer service by greeting and serving passengers at airport counters and gates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Using an airline computerized system:
  • Make reservations and assessing fares;
  • Ticketing and complete daily sales reports;
  • Passenger check-in;
  • Check, weigh the baggage, calculate any excess baggage charges and process payment.
• Make general passenger announcements.
• Liaise with external and internal customers. i.e. ramp agent, flight crew, dispatch, etc.
• Provide outstanding customer service answering general inquiries at the airport.
• Assist passengers requiring special handling.
• Handle and resolve customer complaints.
• Departure Gate customer service and boarding as well as providing assistance to passengers to and from aircraft.
• Perform duties in accordance with established policies and procedures while giving primary consideration to personal safety, and the safety of co-workers and customers.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Depending on the base, other duties may include:

• Cargo processing.
• Handle missing baggage and damaged baggage claims.
• Jet-way operation.
• Conduct radio communications with aircraft and record flight information.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous airline experience or post-secondary courses in travel and tourism are definite assets.
• Minimum one (1) year of customer service experience.
• General computer experience including the ability to type and navigate the internet as well as any previous experience using an airline reservation system is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated judgment and problem-solving ability and effective decision-making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to work varying shifts, handling of tight deadlines, and prioritization of multiple tasks.
• If hired, must be able to successfully complete the Customer Service Agent Initial training course in accordance with Company Standards.
• Must obtain and maintain a Restricted Area Identification ID pass (to be obtained upon employment).
• English language required.
• French language is considered an asset*

Requisition ID: ONGOING-YQX-5200-24B