Job Description
American Airlines is seeking Part Time Premium Customer Service Representative at the Philadelphia Airport.
The Premium Customer Services Representative is an ambassador of American Airlines, providing superior hospitality, excellent customer service, extensive ticketing and problem resolution for our most valuable customers in all areas covered by the Premium Customer Services organization. Premium Customer Services Representatives provide enhanced, extraordinary services in a positive, enthusiastic, courteous and friendly manner to all customers and guests
Benefits and Offers
Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more
Your main responsibilities in this role include the following:
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide premium customer service to all customers
Register customers and verify their access to club(s) and/or lounge(s)
Greet customers by completing all guest experience items (e.g., greet customers using their name when possible, ensure name tag is visible, provide WIFI password, ask how you can assist)
Book and confirm flight reservations (e.g., using the semi-automated business review environment [SABRE], Qantas Intelligent Keypad [QIK])
Check premium customers in for their flights (e.g., flight changes, rebooking, passport verification swipe)
Monitor flights to identify boarding times, delays, or disruptions to best accommodate customer needs
Issue customer tickets (e.g., day of departure, reissues, future tickets)
Cancel passenger reservations, as requested
Place customers on priority lists (e.g., upgrades, standby)
Provide timely resolution of customers’ travel issues
Contact the next level of customer service support (i.e., premium services CSCs or CSMs) to address unresolved customer issues, as needed
Document customer issues in the passenger name record (PNR)
Perform club enrollment or sales activities (e.g., Admiral’s Club, credit card memberships)
Coordinate all services provided to elite status customers (e.g., Concierge Key program and Five Star service)
Assist elite status customers (e.g., Concierge Key, Five Star Members) as they move throughout terminals
Assist customers with their baggage, as needed
Monitor or maintain the appearance of the lounges or clubs (e.g., via conduct of walk-throughs)
Communicate with business partners to ensure food and beverages are provided to club and/or lounge customers at all times
Oversee the activities of business partners providing services (e.g., catering, sanitation) to the club(s) and/or lounge(s)
Assist customers with technology provided in the club(s) and/or lounge(s)
Reserve conference rooms (e.g., 1 hour) for same-day travel requests
Coordinate services for any meetings occurring in conference rooms (e.g., food for the meetings)
Complete open or close procedures for club(s) and/or lounge(s)
Address escalated customer issues or concerns
Conduct liquor inventory audit with beverage business partner (at some airports)
Monitor KeyStar system to arrange appropriate services for customers (e.g., government officials, OneWorld, Concierge Key, FiveStar) (at some airports)
Report to position on time, as scheduled, and at your assigned station or location, including mandatory overtime requirements, varying shifts, weekends, and holidays
Complete job-relevant trainings
Adhere to company policies, procedures, and performance standards
Wear uniforms as required by company policy
Adhere to government regulations (e.g., DOT, FAA, TSA)
Use multiple internal resources/systems, including during customer interactions
Job Requirements
High school diploma or GED
Must be able to read, write, fluently speak and understand the English language
Bilingual language skills required in some locations
Must fulfill FAA criminal background checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges to airport security identification
display areas (SIDA), if applicable
Must be able to secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges, if applicable
Actively demonstrate extraordinary customer service and customer engagement in an environment of hospitality
Ability to work under pressure, handle a multitude of projects concurrently while paying close attention to detail and customer service
Excellent salesmanship skills/interpersonal skills with ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and public contact
Service-oriented and self-motivated with a high level of professionalism
Able to attend training classes in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
Prior customer hospitality experience strongly preferred
Maintain a well-groomed and professional appearance
Excellent communication skills
Prior travel industry experience preferred
PC experience preferred
Strong organizational and administrative skills required
Ability to work irregular and/or extended hours, including weekends and holidays
Must report to work on a regular and timely basis
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