United Ground Express (UGE), a subsidiary of United Airlines, supports airline customers and flights at many airports across the United States. We assist customers from the moment they arrive at an airport through departure to their next destination. UGE is growing to expand to specific airports across the continental United States.
A job with United Ground Express will provide you with an exciting, fast-paced environment, the chance to leverage existing skills and learn new skills, and an opportunity to grow a career in the airline industry.
And to top it all off, you will get travel privileges through United Airlines, giving you access to one of the world's most comprehensive global networks.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Supervisor, Passenger Assistance is responsible for supporting the Passenger Assistance team and delivering UGE's flyer friendly service to our customers as well as ensuring compliance with all safety, quality and compliance standards established by United Ground Express, United Airlines and any regulatory authorities. This position will consist of supervising a variety of duties within the airport, including:
- Wheelchair Services
- Baggage Assistance
- Security duties as assigned
- Queue line assistance
- Other Duties as assigned
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure compliance with safety requirements, including security checkpoint
- Establishing shift assignments for both full-time and part-time employees
- Set a positive example for the station team members to ensure excellent customer service
- Maintain a positive work environment, strong employee relations and collaborative relationships
- Solicit customer feedback to understand customer needs and opportunities to improve their travel experience
- Demonstrate a calm demeanor during periods of high volume or irregular operations
- Provide coaching and direction to the station team to achieve or exceed performance and quality standards
- Schedule, monitor and maintain agents to ensure proper staffing levels while delivering a superior level of customer service
- Ensure all agents are properly trained and understand their assigned duties
- Ensure any injuries, incidents, accidents, and/or customer service issues are properly documented and processed
- Comply with all safety, security, and customer service quality standards and procedures
Perform other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of a high school diploma, GED or equivalent
- Ability to understand and communicate verbal and written instructions in English
- Must be detail-oriented and able to perform multiple tasks making independent decisions involving the operation
- Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills
- Intermediate experience with MS Office Applications
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Must pass pre-employment screenings
- Must meet necessary requirements to obtain a security sensitive identification badge.
- Must complete all training and maintain certification through employment
- Must possess and maintain a valid US state driver's license (suspended, expired, revoked, or denied licenses are not valid)
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong problem-solving skills and drive for operational excellence while taking responsibility for decisions
- Organizational and planning skills
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and coach others
- Must be able to handle multiple situations simultaneously.
- Must be an analytical thinker, be a goal-directed leader and demonstrate service-oriented performance
- Must be familiar with all FAA/TSA/Airline/Company regulations
- Previous airport and/or customer service experience preferred
- Previous radio/phone dispatch experience preferred
- Previous supervisory experience preferred
Note: For internal candidates (current UGE Employees), please be sure to attach the Internal Candidate Eligibility Form, filled out by your direct supervisor or manager, to your application. The form can be found on the UGE Talent Acquisition Landing Page.
SALARY : $52,000 - $55,000.UGE Team Members at EWR receive flight privileges aboard United Airlines as well as Paid Time Off (sick, vacation, paid parental leave), access to Medical (PPO), Dental, Vision, Personal Accident, and Life Insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts, Long Term Disability, 401(k) with a company contribution, participation in the UGE annual incentive plan, and more.
ADA Specifications
- Ability to operate a computer to enter and retrieve data
- Ability to lift up to 70lbs on a consistent basis
- Ability to pass all pre-screening clearances (including a background check, hearing and vision tests, and drug screen)
UGE is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT