Internship Airline Gate Agent Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Rate: $17 USD per hour

Description

WHERE SECURITY BEGINS AND BREACHES END - BECOME A SECURITY GATE AGENT TODAY!

Interested in working in aviation? Are you looking for a job with stability and growth opportunities? If you are looking for a career with growth potential and work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, we want to speak to you!

WHY WORK FOR PRIMEFLIGHT?

• Enjoy benefits like 401(k) with matching, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off, growth opportunities, and more (*Benefits may vary based on eligibility)

• We are committed to being a leading provider of commercial services within the aviation industry

• Our teams focus on maintaining a positive working environment and treating all team members with respect

• With more than 200 locations across the world, we offer opportunities for career progression

SUMMARY OVERVIEW

The Security Gate Agent is responsible for managing and securing the entry and exit points of the airport. This role involves verifying the credentials of passengers, staff, and visitors, ensuring only authorized individuals gain access to secure areas. You must be vigilant in monitoring security gates and surveillance equipment to detect any unauthorized activities or breaches. Also, you must coordinate with other security personnel in case of emergencies and ensure adherence to all airport security protocols and procedures.?

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor and control access to secure areas of the airport?

• Verify credentials and access permissions of personnel and visitors?

• Operate security equipment such as metal detectors and X-ray machines?

• Conduct physical inspections of bags and personal items as required?

• Manage the flow of passengers and staff through security checkpoints?

• Respond to security alerts and coordinate with law enforcement when necessary?

• Maintain logs and records of security checkpoint activities?

• Provide assistance and information to passengers regarding security procedures?

• Enforce airport security policies and regulations consistently?

• Participate in security drills and emergency response exercises?

• Report any suspicious activities or security breaches immediately?

• Assist in the evacuation of airport areas in case of emergency?

• Collaborate with other airport personnel to ensure a safe environment?

• Stay updated on current threat levels and security protocol changes?

• Offer courteous and professional service to ensure passenger satisfaction?

• Exemplify PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards

• Perform any additional duties as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS

• 18 years of age or older

• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.

• Must hold a valid driver's license.

• Communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking)

• Ability to access and interpret information in print and electronically, including the use of electronic devices including IPads/Tablets, Computers, and Mobile Devices

• Effectively communicate with colleagues and clients, both in-person and through electronic means

• Pass a background check and drug screen

• Eligibility to acquire needed credentials and clearances (FAA, RAIC, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal- as applicable).

• Airlines are 24/7, so we need our team members to be flexible to work various shifts including nights, weekends and holidays

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/WORKING CONDITIONS MAY INCLUDE:

• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds

• Prolonged standing and walking in an indoor/outdoor environment as applicable

• May need to reach with arms and grasp with hands

• May need to push, pull

• May need to crawl and crouch, at times, in confined tight spaces

• May need to bend, stretch, squat, kneel

• May need to climb and work at elevated heights

• Exposure to moderate and at times high noise levels

• Exposure to Biohazards and/or Chemicals

• Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms

• Tasks may involve repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers

• Specific vision abilities required for this job include: Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point); depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

The pay rate listed on this post is what the company reasonably expects to pay for this position. However, individual compensation may vary based on factors including qualifications, skills, competencies, education, and experience.

PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at PrimeFlight Aviation Service, Inc. without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state/province, and local laws.

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