Airport Operations Crew (
JetBlue Airways - Kenner, LA
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- Company
- JetBlue Airways JetBlue Airways
- Location
Kenner, LA, US
- Job Type
- Regular
- Job Classification
- Full Time
- Experience
- not provided
- Education
- not provided
- Company Ref #
- 21994943.287852521994943.2878525
- AJE Ref #
- 555908132
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Job Description
Position Summary:
The Airport Operations Crew Seasonal works, due to operational needs, on a temporary basis (maximum seven (7) months). The Crew checks-in and verifies Customers' personal identification; tags, lifts, and handles Customer luggage; books, sells, and verifies flight reservations; meets and assists with flight arrivals and departures; helps prepare aircraft cabin for departure; coordinates Customer boarding and deplaning; assists Customers with special needs; and complies with any ad-hoc requests as needed. Individuals must be comfortable serving Customers, speaking on a public address system and using computers. Flexibility of schedule is necessary as the position requires working mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. The ability to maintain a positive, good natured attitude is essential.
Essential Functions:
* Conducts check-in process for Customers via computer
* Verifies Customers' personal identification
* Tags, lifts (up to seventy (70) pounds), and handles Customer luggage
* Announces flight arrivals, departures, and pre-boarding information via the public address system
* Coordinates various duties with coworkers and other departments to ensure proper handling of Customers
* Helps prepare aircraft cabin for Customer boarding and departure, which can include light cleaning of seats, seat-pockets, and floor
* Assists Customers with special needs, e.g. Customers who need assistance in boarding
* Complies with ad hoc assignments as requested by the Supervisor or General Manager
Interactions:
Supervision Received:
* Receives clear, detailed, and specific instructions and consults with Crewleader on all matters outside the scope of daily responsibilities/activities
Supervisory Duties:
* No supervisory responsibility
Working Conditions:
Equipment:
* Computer and other office equipment
* Public Address System
* Jet bridge and/or air stairs (Customer enplaning/deplaning equipment)
* Handheld radios
* Free-standing computer kiosks used to identify and process Customer reservations
* Light Emitting Diode (LED) screens and signs
Work Environment:
* Airport environment
* Subject to weather and elevated noise levels within airport
* Ability to work weekends or irregular shifts
* Able to make occasional trips to other locations for training or temporary assignment
Job Experience:
Minimum Qualifications:
* High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Diploma
* One (1) year customer service or sales experience
* Previous airline experience preferred but not required
* Depending upon location, may need to possess and maintain a valid Driver License and a driving record that meets JetBlue AirwaysÁ’ insurance standards
* Complete fluency in written and spoken English
* Bilingual skills preferred
* Must be able to give and receive verbal communication.
* Must be able to use handheld radios and microphones to communicate with operations and make all terminal announcements
* Able to lift, push and pull objects up to seventy (70) pounds occasionally and (50) pounds frequently
* Must pass a Physical Abilities Test (PAT)
* Able to work with various forms of payment (cash, credit cards, travelerÁ’s checks, etc.)
* Able to travel and/or work variable hours
* Able to work flexible shifts, including holidays and weekends
* At least eighteen (18) years old
* Regular attendance and punctuality
* Organizational fit for the JetBlue culture, that is, exhibit the JetBlue values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Fun and Passion
* Well groomed and able to maintain a professional appearance
* Pass a ten (10) year background check and pre-employment drug test
* Legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located
* When working or traveling on JetBlue flights, and if time permits, all capable Crewmembers are asked to assist with light cleaning of the aircraft
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