Cargo Agent - Kona - Full Time (5k Sign-On Bonus)

Hawaiian Airlines, Inc.

  • Kailua-Kona, HI
  • $15.92 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Start your aviation career with Hawaiian Airlines at the Kona airport!As a cargo agent with our Kona ‘ohana, you will:
  • Earn $15.92 per hour with pay increases (in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement),
  • Learn new skills when you attend our PAID training courses, and
  • Receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus after completing training for the Cargo Agent – Kona position
At Hawaiian Airlines, we are about welcoming our guests with Hawaiian hospitality and aloha, and taking care of our people, our home and the communities we serve. Join our ‘ohana and be a part of an exciting team of professionals dedicated to serving our kama‘āina and introducing our islands to the world!Interview ScheduleThe interview process consists of the following:
  • A 30-minute virtual phone screen
  • A 30-minute in-person final interview
Candidates successful in the interview process may be invited to paid classroom training in Honolulu. Training is for nine days, held Monday - Friday, 8 hours per day on weekdays. Transportation to the training location in Honolulu will be provided by Hawaiian Airlines.Position OverviewOur Cargo Agents provide our customers with personalized service and solutions to meet their shipping needs.Our best Cargo Agents communicate clearly and can switch from an office environment to a warehouse environment with ease.Pay and BenefitsThis position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and the starting pay for this position is $15.92 per hour.Medical, dental and vision benefits are provided in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.Work SchedulesPer the collective bargaining agreement, work schedules are awarded based on seniority. New hires are awarded their initial shift based on operational need and must be able to accept any shift. Schedules are set, however, may change throughout the year in conjunction with the collective bargaining agreement.Work schedules are set, 5 days on, 2 days off. Shifts do not change unless there is an operational need.Full-Time is 8 hours per shift. Based on operational need, you may need to report to work early and/or work beyond your scheduled end time.If You Do Not Reside on Hawaii IslandIf hired, based on operational need, you will be required to report to work early and/or work beyond your scheduled end time. Those who plan to fly to get to/from work would have difficulty reporting to work early, which is a restriction in availability. It would be difficult for us to consider you and encourage you to monitor our careers website for an opportunity based on your desired work location.Hawaiian Airlines will hire based on Operational Needs and training classes fill up quickly. You may be offered an opportunity to join our Pool for future Training Classes.RequirementsMinimum Requirements
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States
  • Minimum age 18 possessing at least a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid driver’s license issued in the United States (driver’s permits and provisional driver’s licenses not allowed)
  • Must be flexible in work assignment areas and hours
  • Must have good customer relation skills
  • Must be able to meet the physical requirements of position including lifting up to 70 lbs. unassisted.
  • Able to operate a computer; requires 25 wpm keyboarding skills.
  • Able to obtain Forklift certification.
  • Ability to complete pre-employment drug test and if hired, random drug testing
  • Ability to fulfill comprehensive background checks and fingerprinting to satisfy company security requirements and obtain various clearances to work at the airport (SIDA, Customs, USPS as applicable)
**Hawaiian Airlines is regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT - regulation, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of Marijuana, Cocaine, Opioids, PCP (Phencyclidine), and Amphetamine prior to any offer of employment or transfer into a safety-sensitive position. Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Hawaiian Airlines and any employment offer will be withdrawn.*** In addition to routine employment eligibility verification, U.S.-based airlines must gather information to validate country of citizenship and country of birth. Upon hire, you must provide documentation proving your current country of citizenship and birthplace.Preferred Qualifications
  • Airline experience
  • Customer service experience in the hospitality industry
  • Physical labor experience and/or working in a warehouse environment
***HAZMAT MATERIAL TRAINING PREREQUISTE- Per 14 CFR 121.1005(b) requires each crewmember and person performing or directly supervising any job functions involving any item for transport on board an aircraft to receive HAZMAT Training respective to their job function prior to reporting to that department.About Hawaiian AirlinesNow in its 95th year of continuous service, Hawaiian is Hawaiʻi's largest and longest-serving airline. Hawaiian offers approximately 150 daily flights within the Hawaiian Islands, and nonstop flights between Hawaiʻi and 16 U.S. gateway cities,as well as service connecting Honolulu and American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea and Tahiti.Consumer surveys by Condé Nast Traveler and TripAdvisor have placed Hawaiian among the top of all domestic airlines serving Hawaiʻi. The carrier was named Hawaiʻi's best employer by Forbes in 2024 and has topped Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best list as the No. 1 U.S. airline for the past two years. Hawaiian has also led all U.S. carriers in on-time performance for 18 consecutive years (2004-2021) as reported by the U.S. Department of Transportation.The airline is committed to connecting people with aloha by offering complimentary meals for all guests on transpacific routes and the convenience of no change fees on Main Cabin and Premium Cabin seats. HawaiianMiles members also enjoy flexibility with miles that never expire. As Hawai‘i’s hometown airline, Hawaiian encourages guests to and experience the islands safely and respectfully.Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. is a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group. (NYSE: ALK). Additional information is available at . Follow Hawaiian’s Twitter updates ( ), become a fan on Facebook ( ), and follow us on Instagram ( ). For career postings and updates, follow Hawaiian’s page.For media inquiries, please visit Hawaiian Airlines’ .Licenses & Certifications Preferred
  • AOA
  • Drivers License
  • Ramp License
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Hawaiian Airlines, Inc.