Customer Service Gate Agent (Part-Time) Position Available In Penobscot, Maine

Customer Service Gate Agent (Part-Time)

Job Description:

We can’t wait to share our passion for aviation with you! Join a team that works hard, cares for each other and offers plenty of opportunities to grow.
At Piedmont Airlines, our strength is the way we deliver industry-leading service to our customers and airline partners. To continue our standard of excellence, Piedmont is seeking a motivated, reliable professional to join our team as a Customer Service Gate Agent in our Ground Handling Department. The primary responsibility of the position is assisting passengers with boarding the aircraft. This role monitors computerized passenger boarding, assists customers with special needs, and changes customer flight itinerary as required. The successful candidate will be able to successfully complete the Gate Agent training course, lift seventy (70) pounds, and work all shifts. This position will report to the General Manager.

Essential Duties:

Assist passengers in boarding and disembarking flights
Monitor computerized passenger boarding
Assist customers with special needs, including arranging for wheelchairs and unaccompanied minors
Change customer flight itinerary and seat assignments as required
Operate the Jetway
Work as a team to provide excellent customer service and meet corporate objectives

Job Qualifications and Competencies:

Successful completion of training course
Ability to meet company goals and customer expectations in a high energy environment
Effective communication skills
Ability to organize, prioritize, and multitask

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous airline experience Previous employment as a front-line customer service provider
Basic knowledge of computer applications and programs

Work Environment:

Use of telephones, computers, and other office equipment
Airport ramp environment, subject to varied weather conditions and elevated noise levels
All shifts including weekends, nights, holidays and/or irregular shifts

Physical Requirements:

Frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, walking, standing, reaching, lifting, climbing up and down stairs
Handle objects up to 70 pounds
Assist passengers with disabilities, including, but not limited to, pushing wheelchairs
The above statements provide a brief description of the general nature of work performed and are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position. Duties and expectations are subject to change as needed.
Employment is contingent upon a valid driver’s license and clear driving record, 10-year Criminal History Records Check, and drug screen as required. We also require proof of high school or GED completion. Minimum 18 years of age.
Benefit package includes paid training, holiday pay, 401(k), vacation, and family travel on the American Airlines network. Medical and dental available.

Starting Rate:

$16.25/Hourly
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. ​
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer bonuses awarded in accordance with company policies and applicable criteria.

Job Application Deadline:

May 12, 2025Please note that job postings expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on the day before the job application deadline. Ensure your application is submitted on time to be considered for the position.
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Job Info
Location
Bangor, Maine, United States
Type
Contractor
Company Details
Piedmont Airlines, Inc.
5443 Airport Terminal Rd
Salisbury, Maryland 21804 USA
piedmont-airlines
61 Open Jobs Available Piedmont Airlines, Inc.
Piedmont Airlines, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines. Piedmont can be traced back to 1931, when founder Richard A. Henson began a fixed-base operation as Henson Aviation. Today, Piedmont operates 400 daily departures to 55 cities…

Benefits:

Join the team of aviation professionals at Piedmont Airlines, a subsidiary of American Airlines! We offer competitive wages, excellent travel and health benefits, and ample opportunities for growth. As a First Officer, you can earn a starting salary of $96 per hour, while Captains can earn $153.75 per hour. If you’re an Aircraft Maintenance Technician, you can enjoy a generous benefits package. We’re also hiring Flight Dispatchers and Crew Schedulers. For those who enjoy interacting with people, we have opportunities for Ramp, Gate, and Customer Service Agents. At Piedmont, we strive to create a caring culture that values diversity and inclusivity, where every team member can grow and be their authentic self. Join us today and let your career take flight!

Supported Manufacturers:

Embraer 145 regional jet aircraft ERJ145