Hawaii Based Call Center Agent - Work From Home

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 

• 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 company’s Contract of Carriage
• Ability to become proficient in various software and reservation systems used

QUALIFICATIONS
Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

Miscellaneous Requirements:

• Valid driver’s 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

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%