Jobs at Southwest Airlines

**Department:** Ground Operations **Our Company Promise** We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer. **Job Description:** ***** For external applicants only:(1.) Southwest Airlines will consider your interest for this position if you are currently a resident of the State of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, or Ohio.(2.) Southwest Airlines will not consider your interest for this position if you have been interviewed by phone, virtually, and/or inpersonand not selected for the Customer Service Agent position at PIT within the last 12 months.***** Pay & Benefits: Pay of $20.22 per hour*, with the opportunity for future increase per applicable collective bargaining agreement wage scale based on time in position. Opportunities for overtime and shift premiums. Benefits you'll love: 1. Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too) 2. Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan, which includes a dollar for-dollar 401(k) Company match contribution up to 10% of your eligible earnings** 3. Potential for annual profit-sharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan-when Southwest profits, you profit*** 4. Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents 5. Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the first day of employment. You'll have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan, and coverage will be retroactively available to your first day of employment. 6. Explore more benefits you'll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits Want to be the friendly face that welcomes Customers to Southwest? As a Customer Service Agent at Southwest, you'll work at the ticket counter, gate area, and baggage service office to help Customers check in, answer questions, and make sure their travel goes smoothly. You'll be one of the first Southwest Employees our Customers meet, and you'll help set the tone for a great trip. You'll also be there to support Customers when travel plans change, offering help and care during delays or disruptions. In this fast-moving role, your friendly attitude, teamwork, and patience make a big difference every day. See what a day as a Customer Service Agent looks like: swa.is/DayWithCSA Additional details 1. This is a part-time opportunity. At Southwest, Part-Time Employeesgenerally work32 hours over 5 days, but schedules aredeterminedin accordance witha seniority-based bidding process. 2. New Hires will complete 4-6 weeksof training.Training will consist of8-hoursof classroom or on-the-job training over 5 days each week. 3. After completing training, Part-Time New Hire work weeks will consist of 6.5-hour shifts over 5 days, with the potential for mandatory overtime. 4. This role is part of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which means pay, schedules, and other job details are set through an agreement with the labor union. 5. Work schedules are based on seniority and may include early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays. There may be times when mandatory overtime isrequiredto support flight operations, but there are also opportunities to trade shifts and find a schedule that works for you. 6. U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S.requiredand no current orfuture workauthorization sponsorship available. 7. Learn more about becoming a Customer Service Agent and the FAQs:careers.southwestair.com/customer-service-agents We're committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without reg rd to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics. Responsibilities 1. Provides friendly service to and maintains positive relationships with all internal and external Customers 2. Works in a cooperative spirit to ensure the success of our Company 3. Responsible for providing legendary Customer service to people desiring to travel, use cargo or baggage service by attending to their needs 4. Handles any aspect of ticketing and check-in by operating a computerized point-of-sale system, boarding, baggage service, reservations and resolving related complaints and problems 5. Responsibilities include greeting and handling Customers in a polite and friendly manner. Handles cash, checks, credit cards, travel vouchers and coupons as forms of payment for tickets. Computes charges, makes change and balances daily transactions. Is responsible for overage or shortage 6. Checks in baggage and Cargo. Answers telephone to provide information to callers, page customers, resolve problems or complaints and assist as needed. Handles transactions required to board the aircraft in a timely and efficient manner 7. Deals with mishandled Customers as a result of oversells, delayed or cancelled flights, lost, delayed, or damaged luggage. Resolves such problems quickly and within guidelines established by the Company 8. Provides current and accurate fare, schedule, reservations, flight arrival/departure information and answers all general inquiries from Customers and other visitors to the airport terminal 9. Completes forms and reports as required by the Company 10. Writes irregularity and complaint reports as required 11. Duties may vary due to the size and organization of the station 12. Must be able to meet any physical ability requirements listed on this description 13. May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 1. Ability to type and/or use a computer keyboard with sufficient speed to meet demands of the job 2. Able to read documents, follow instructions, learn and understand ticketing procedures, rules and regulations 3. Ability to work well with others as part of a team, meet the public, and work under stressful situations 4. Must be able to satisfactorily complete Customer Service Agent training program with an 80% or greater average and an evaluation period 5. Must be aware of hazardous situations and be able to handle emergencies as needed 6. Must work under tight time constraints to accomplish quick turns of ... For full info follow application link. Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.