Ramp & Customer Service Agent

Company Horizon Air

The Team

Our airport teams work together to move guests and their belongings from curb to cabin, creating remarkable experiences along the way. Whether customer-facing or behind the scenes, we want to hear from you if you can be welcoming to people from all walks of life, think on your feet, and manage a flexible schedule. In return, you’ll receive a competitive total rewards package, professional development opportunities, and other benefits that are all designed to take you places.

Role Summary

The Ramp & Customer Service Agent is responsible for above and below wing tasks which include guest interactions and ramp functions.

Key Duties

• Perform boarding and gate duties (e.g., assisting and directing guests, making announcements, process standby's and upgrade requests).
• At the direction of management, may be assigned to perform duties of varying capacities to ensure complete guest satisfaction.
• Process and secure guest luggage. Files and maintains luggage claims as necessary including damaged, delayed and pilferage.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Loads and offloads luggage and cargo with the use of conveyor belts.
• Performs aircraft grooming and security searches.
• Assist guests with travel needs (e.g., answering inquiries, baggage, ticketing, checking-in passengers and boarding flights) in a fast-paced environment.
• Work outdoors in all types of weather conditions while performing below wing functions (e.g., transports baggage and cargo, loads and offloads luggage and cargo, aircraft marshaling, pushes back the aircraft and aircraft deicing).

Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills

Required

• Minimum age of 18.
• Ability to participate in paid training that may require overnight travel.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• Ability to learn and operate a computerized reservation system.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics.
• Depending on work location, ability to obtain USPS Mail Handling Certification.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, reach and grasp.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to consistently lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to obtain airport security clearance.
• Valid driver's license.
• Typing speed of at least 25 WPM.

Preferred:

• A minimum of 1 year of customer service or community service experience.

Airport SIDA Badge Requirements

Important update for non-crew employees working at an airport or maintenance hangar: Employees will be required to obtain a SIDA badge provided by the airport authority and maintain good standing in order to keep their SIDA badge. Review the SIDA Badge Requirements document for a comprehensive overview.

Job-Specific Leadership Expectations

Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.

Starting Rate

USD $17.26/Hr.

Total Rewards

Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.

• Generous 401k match program
• Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
• Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air
• Generous holiday and paid time off
• Quarterly and annual bonus plans

For more information about Alaska/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.

Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on 5/31/2023

Employment Type Part-Time

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Regular/Temporary Regular

Requisition ID 2023-10499

Equal Employment Opportunity We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees and do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information (including family medical history), political views or activity, or other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We may use your information to maintain the safety and security of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, its employees, and others as required or permitted by law. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.