
Lead Airport Agent - Customer Service
- Chicago, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Amazing employee flight privileges within the American Airlines global network
- Training and development programs to take your career to the next level
- Comprehensive health and life benefits (subject to location)
- Provide efficient, friendly service to all of our customers
- Promote and sell air travel with American Eagle and American Airlines and/or one of our contracted carriers
- Complete all necessary arrangements for accommodating passengers such as prepare itineraries, compute fares, issue refunds, prepare and issue tickets, check baggage, as well as collect excess baggage charges
- Escort passengers from the terminal to and from the aircraft ensuring a safe path at all times
- Complete all necessary arrangements for accommodating passengers with reservations, stand-bys, luggage, cabin availability, and in-flight supplies
- Determine flight close-out time and prepare, complete, and check various flight forms for accuracy
- Conduct agent observations and associate activities
- Administers local training programs and is responsible for scheduling, manpower utilization as well as maintaining a safe, dependable and consistent operation
- Maintains supplies and inventory control logs
- Prepares customer correspondence, investigates discrepancies, and compiles statistical data for reports
- Assist management in the completion of administrative duties and to acts as a company representative when assigned
- In this role the employee may be subject to engine fumes, vehicle emissions, dust, and engine noise
- Responsible for standing, using finger dexterity, typing, climbing, and descending stairs numerous times a day
- Check baggage and parcels weighing up to 75 lbs. which involves carrying, bending, lifting, and turning
- Meet arriving aircraft by standing to operate a mobile mechanical jet-bridge with a length of up to 110 ft. and weighing approximately 57,000 lbs
- It is required that the agent can use depth perception and peripheral vision to extend and position jet-bridge observing all stationary and moving vehicles in the immediate area
- Open and close aircraft cabin doors, without assistance, by pushing, pulling, reaching, bending and twisting
- Communicate effectively with operations lead and management to coordinate the handling of late arriving connecting passengers and their bags.
- Inform departing gate agents and leads about the status of connecting passengers to minimize unnecessary rebooking and ensure smooth transitions.
- Provide exceptional customer service to passengers, addressing their needs and concerns promptly.
- Collaborate with various departments to ensure timely and accurate information flow.
- Monitor and manage passenger flow to optimize operational efficiency.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation of passenger interactions and operational activities.
- Minimum age: 18
- High school diploma, GED, or international equivalent
- Must possess at least one form of
- Flexible to work additional hours with short notice when operationally necessary
- Must be able to carry, bend, lift and turn with bags and other items weighing up to 75 lbs.
- Must be customer focused, detail oriented, and interested in the airline industry
- Must be comfortable working with computers and ability to learn new computer programs
- Must be able to read, write, fluently speak, and understand the English language
- Possess the legal right to work in the United States
- Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, negotiation, and leadership skills preferred
- Above average attendance preferred
- Ability to read, write, fluently speak, and understand Spanish (in some locations) preferred
- One year of customer service experience preferred
- Prior training and/or curriculum development experience preferred
- Experience using Word and Excel preferred