View All Jobs (25) Alaska Airlines Customer Service Agent in Palm Springs, California PAY The position pays per union agreement of $12.65 per hour and includes the benefits package listed below. ALASKA AIRLINES' STORY Alaska Airlines is one of the most respected names in aviation and flies throughout its namesake state and the Lower 48, as well as to Hawaii, Canada, Mexico and Costa Rica. Our roots date to 1932 and are symbolized by the Alaska Native painted on the tails of our aircraft. Guided by what we call the "Alaska Spirit", we pride ourselves on providing a lifeline to remote communities while delivering renowned service to everyone we fly. This commitment has brought us national and international recognition. We've been honored with a variety of awards by readers of Travel + Leisure, Conde Nast Traveler, USA Today and others. Alaska, with Virgin America, is the premier airline for people on the West Coast, and together with its sister carrier Horizon Air, flies to more than 115 destinations. The two airlines are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE:ALK) with annual revenues exceeding $7 billion. POSITION INFORMATION KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Responsible for assisting customers with travel needs such as answering inquiries, ticketing, checking-in passengers, and boarding flights in a fast-paced environment * Sell tickets and ensure cabin accommodations * Perform computer and paperwork tasks * Evaluate and prepare flights by arranging seat assignments and load, coordinate special meals, and upgrades * Perform boarding and gate duties, such as checking flight tickets, assisting and directing passengers, making announcements, checking aircraft, and confirming cabin security * Processing and securing passenger luggage * May be assigned to perform duties in varying capacities, at the direction of management to ensure complete customer satisfaction * Other duties as assigned * Embody the Alaska Spirit and conduct oneself with Professionalism, Integrity, Resourcefulness, and Caring HOURS * This position is part-time with 20-30 scheduled hours per week. * The hours of operation are 3:30 AM - 10:30 PM, seven days per week. * We are looking for candidates who are flexible and able to work any shift assigned; early mornings, afternoons, late evenings, weekends, and holidays. QUALIFICATIONS * High school diploma or equivalent required * Must be at least 18 years old * Must be authorized to work in the U.S. * Two years of customer service or community service experience required * Possess excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) * Possess exceptional interpersonal skills * Type at least 25 WPM required * Ability to consistently lift 50 pounds required * Flexible to work varied shifts, weekends, holidays required * Able to participate in paid training required * Able to accept a starting pay of $12/.65 per hour required * Able to learn and operate a computerized reservation system * Able to adapt to performing work according to set procedures * Able to anticipate needs of others in a fast paced environment . THE LOCATION The location for this position is located at the Palm Springs Airport (PSP). OUR CULTURE - ALASKA AIRLINES For eligible employees, our company offers a unique total rewards package that few companies can match, including; * insurance coverage for medical, dental and vision care * 401(k) retirement savings plans * monthly and annual incentive bonus plans * paid time off and a generous employee travel program Our values reflect who we are at work and in our communities: Own Safety, Do the Right Thing, Be Kind-Hearted, Deliver Performance, and Be Remarkable. Alaska Airlines also fosters a diverse and inclusive culture and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. . POSTING INFORMATION Please apply on or before: Thursday, October 4th A few helpful tips when applying - Before applying, we recommend that you clear your browsing history including your temporary internet files and disable pop-up blockers. You can accomplish this by going to the Tools tab. Gather your paperwork, including your work history, resume etc. - before you apply to the position. 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Alaska Airlines y Horizon Air no toleran discriminacion o acoso en base a raza, color, credo, religion, origen nacional, estatus migratorio de residencia o ciudadania, edad, sexo, orientacion sexual, identidad de genero o expresion, estado civil, discapacidad, estado veterano protegido, informacion genetica o cualquier otra base protegida por la legislacion aplicable. Empleados o aspirantes que indaguen, discutan o revelen su compensacion o la remuneracion de otros empleados o aspirantes tambien estan protegidos por ley. Job ID: 32776 Location: Palm Springs, CA Full/Part Time: Part-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular