Customer Service Agent at Allegiant Air

Appleton, Wisconsin, United States

Allegiant Air Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Part TimeJob Type
NoVisa
Aviation, AirlinesIndustries

Requirements

  • Authorized to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Act of 1986
  • Pass a Criminal Background Check
  • High School Diploma/GED (combination of education and experience considered)
  • Minimum one (1) year customer service experience
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Ability to work efficiently under time constraints
  • Available to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and long hours during irregular operations
  • Well groomed and adhere to dress code policy
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Possess a valid driver’s license
  • Able to attend required training
  • Strong computer skills and ability to use general office equipment
  • Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
  • Remain in trainee status until successful completion of all practical and written curriculum
  • Regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, see, reach, stoop, kneel, climb and use hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment
  • May be required to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 300 lbs
  • Regular attendance

Responsibilities

  • Provide customer service to all customers, including scheduled or charter services
  • Be attentive to customer's needs, politely handle inquiries promptly, and complete required transactions per company policy and procedures
  • Process tickets, check baggage, monitor carry-on baggage for size and quantity, and assign seats
  • Provide information on arrival and departure times, boarding procedures, carry-on regulations, and seat assignments
  • Handle denied boarding situations, solicit volunteers, re-accommodate customers and provide hotel, meal, and taxi vouchers when appropriate
  • Ensure compliance with FAA, Allegiant Air and airport regulations
  • Enforce safety/security measures and monitor sensitive safety zones
  • Assist customers with special needs, i.e., customers who need assistance in boarding
  • Ad hoc assignments as requested by the Lead or Supervisor
  • Complete required reports
  • Meet arriving flights at baggage carousel to ensure proper handling of bags
  • Monitor baggage carousel for unclaimed baggage
  • Store unclaimed bags in Baggage Service Office until claimed or turned over to System Baggage Services
  • Handle delayed baggage issues, ensuring a written report is completed and follow up with customers until the bag is located, or the file is sent to Systems Baggage Services
  • Inform customers of Allegiant Air policies and procedures regarding lost, damaged, or replacement baggage and pilferage claims
  • Provide consequential expenses to applicable customers when there is a delayed bag
  • Ensure delivery of baggage to the affected customer for late arriving or miss-loaded bags
  • Follow-up with customers regarding lost baggage, replacement of damaged bags, car seats, strollers, etc
  • Trace loaner wheelchairs, car seats, etc
  • Track replaced, damaged, and miss-loaded baggage
  • Assist with lost and found articles
  • Other duties as assigned

Skills

Customer Service
Effective Communication
Computer Skills
Ticketing
Baggage Handling
FAA Regulations

Allegiant Air

Low-cost airline for leisure travel

About Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air operates a low-cost airline that connects travelers from smaller cities to popular leisure destinations. The airline uses an all-jet fleet and offers low fares, making air travel affordable. In addition to flights, Allegiant provides travel-related products like hotel rooms, rental cars, and entertainment tickets, which can be purchased through its website. Since starting in 1999 with just one aircraft, Allegiant has grown to operate over 350 routes across the United States with a fleet of more than 92 aircraft. The company focuses on providing value and convenience for leisure travelers, offering both individual flight tickets and bundled vacation packages that include various travel services.

Las Vegas, NevadaHeadquarters
1999Year Founded
$746MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Consumer GoodsIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Profit Sharing
Medical Travel Reimbursement
Legal, Identity and Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Flight Benefits
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays

Risks

Competition from other ultra-low-cost carriers like Avelo Airlines may impact market share.
Rapid route expansion may strain operational resources and affect service quality.
Reliance on seasonal routes could lead to inconsistent revenue streams during off-peak seasons.

Differentiation

Allegiant Air connects small cities to premier leisure destinations with low-cost fares.
The airline offers bundled travel packages, including hotels and rental cars, for convenience.
Allegiant's all-jet fleet ensures high efficiency and reliability in operations.

Upsides

Increased demand for domestic leisure travel boosts Allegiant's bookings by 15% in 2023.
The 'workcation' trend could increase demand for Allegiant's bundled travel packages.
Allegiant's route expansion in 2025 introduces 44 new nonstop connections.

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