What are the responsibilities and job description for the Passenger Service Agent position at Swissport?
Swissport is an Employer of Choice!
Swissport is the world’s leading independent provider of airport ground services and air cargo handling.
Swissport ORD is offering competitive pay - $18.00/hr*.
Swissport is an Employer of Choice! We offer:
- Paid Training
- 401(k) with Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Medical, dental, vision benefits
- Career growth
As a Passenger Service Agent, you will provide all necessary and required passenger/customer services as contracted by the customer to include but not be limited to reservations, ticketing, baggage processing, terminal/gate check-in, jet way operation, greeting arriving passengers, handling of VIPs, provide special passenger assistance, handle customer complaints and other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Inspect and verify passenger documentation
- Issue boarding passes and reschedule passengers affected by flight interruptions or cancellations
- Manage passenger baggage processing including handling and fee calculation if applicable
- Assist passengers as needed through arrival and check in processes including support for passengers with special needs such as unaccompanied minors (UM), VIP passengers and passengers needing wheelchair assistance
- Direct passengers through Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine, as required
- Make public address announcements as required
- Assist Ramp Service Agents to ensure that wheelchairs, strollers, and gate checked bags (cleared through security) are made available for loading upon departure and delivery to passengers upon arrival
- Comply with all federal, state, municipal, airport authority and carrier security requirements and Swissport SOPs and policies
- Operate equipment to include the jet way, computer keyboards, and carrier specific reservation/ ticketing software
- Produce all required, work-related documentation
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Competencies
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- Passionate about customer service and must have relevant work experience
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in country specific language
- Additional languages desirable
- Commitment to continuous improvement
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Attentive to detail and numerate
- Ability to follow processes and procedures and apply flexible approach when required
- Must be able to type and learn airline specific computer reservation/ ticketing software
- Willingness to work in inclement weather
Bonus Pay Statement
The $2.00 bonus pay is offered in addition to your base rate of $16.00. The premium is paid solely at Swissport's discretion and can be extended or discontinued at any time.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Swissport as an equal opportunity employer bases its hiring decisions on the business need and the best qualified candidates available and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of any protected category. Candidates who are offered employment may be subject to a criminal record and other background checks as permitted or required by company policy or applicable law.