Are you ready to take your career to new heights? Join Southern Airways, the biggest little airline in the industry, and be part of a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your excellent customer service skills will shine! As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Surf Air Mobility, we provide route services throughout the contiguous United States and the Hawaiian Islands.
Our company mantra, “Every Passenger, Every Day, Every Flight,” is at the heart of everything we do. By joining our team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives while contributing to our mission of providing exceptional service and prioritizing passenger safety.
Southern Airways is experiencing tremendous growth, offering endless opportunities for learning and career advancement. Whether you’re new to the airline industry or looking to enhance your skills, you’ll receive comprehensive training and support to excel in your role.
Put your talents to work and join the Southern Airways team today! Be part of the biggest little airline where every passenger, every day, and every flight matters and so do you!
JOB TITLE: Call Center Virtual Work From Home, Holidays and Weekends Mandatory
DEPARTMENT: Customer Service
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
WORKER CATEGORY: Full Time
SHIFT: ALL SHIFTS starting as early as 5 am and as late as midnight
POSITION SUMMARY:
Call Center Agents are usually our customers’ first contact with our company. They are responsible for incoming calls to the reservation center, processing reservations and changes in itinerary, making alternative transportation arrangements in coordination with SOC, and resolving problems. This is a virtual position. Must be available on weekends.
Did we mention that the incumbent will be eligible for flight benefits, wiki cargo benefits, and medical/dental/vision insurance?
JOBS THIS POSITION DIRECTLY SUPERVISES:
This position does not supervise others.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Answer calls and makes reservations
Handle customer inquiries
Manage and resolve customer issues
Provide customers with flight, route, and pricing information
Identify and escalate priority issues
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Strong interpersonal skills ability to communicate in a very concise and effective manner with customers and supervisors
Good listener and able to project a calm, steady demeanor in all interactions
Stress tolerance and resilience
Detail-oriented and self-motivated; able to work and meet deadlines under minimal supervision
Ability to multi-task in an extremely high-paced environment
Ability to work late evenings, weekends, and other hours as required by the Call Center schedule
Ability to prioritize and execute with a sense of urgency and preciseness
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and individually
Ability to learn, understand and communicate the terms of the companys Contract of Carriage
Ability to become proficient in various software and reservation systems used
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
High School Diploma or GED
Miscellaneous Requirements:
Valid drivers license and reliable Internet service
Computer, phone skills; accurate data entry and typing skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel
Knowledge of customer service principles and practices
Ability to read, write and speak English effectively
Ability to work within a 24/7 operation including holidays
Ability to pass a 10-year background check and pre-employment drug screen
At least 18 years of age
Authorized to work in the U.S. per the Immigration Act of 1986
A quiet location, free from interruptions, in which to work; hard-wired internet and mode
Work Experience:
Prefer prior airline reservations system experience
At least 1 year of call center experience
Mental Requirements:
Level 2 Ability to execute sound decision-making in a fast-paced environment.
Level 1 Requires concentration and attention to detail. Generally, once the job is learned, the tasks can be performed more or less automatically.
Level 2 Requires high periods of concentration intermittently and normal attention. Generally, even once the job is learned, tasks will require normal attention to deal with recurring variables.
Level 3 Requires a high level of concentration and a high level of attention intermittently. Generally, the approach to tasks may be consistent, but the number of steps required and/or the number of variables involved creates the possibility of errors unless the incumbent pays close attention.
Physical requirements:
Must have sufficient vision and ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position
Must be able to communicate through verbal, written, and electronic means
Must have physical dexterity sufficient to perform repetitive tasks and motions
Must be able to work extended hours on the phone and computer
Activity Approximate % of Time
Sitting or standing at a desk
95%
Walking/Standing
5%
Degree of Hand-Eye Coordination Required:
Computer
Varies
Phone
Varies
Photocopier, fax machine, scanner
Varies
Approximate percentage of time incumbent spends in on-the-job travel, including commuting to regular work locations: less than 5%
Benefits:
Competitive Salary: Attractive compensation package based on experience.
Health & Wellness: After 30 days of employment on the 1st of the next month, you are eligible to sign up for medical, dental, and vision insurance, air ambulance coverage, short-term disability, pet insurance, health savings accounts, and company-paid life insurance.
Retirement Plans: Employees can enroll in our companys 401(k) plan.
Generous PTO: After completion of your probationary period, employees earn 1 day of PTO per month, plus paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
Employee Discounts: After completion of your probationary period, you can access the My ID Travel program, which allows members of your immediate family to participate as well. This program provides travel privileges, including:
Flight tickets at significant discount, employee and family members can fly our planes (standby space available)
Discounts on hotels and resorts
Car rentals at reduced rates
Discounted cruises
Shifts available afternoon, evening, overnight Hawaiian Time Zone, Weekends Mandatory
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