Airport(Temporary)-Allentown,PA,USA at Spirit Airlines | Hiring

Lehigh Valley International Airport, located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serves as a vital hub for air travel in the region, providing essential passenger and cargo services. This airport supports a variety of airline operations, ensuring efficient, safe, and timely services for travelers and airline partners alike. As an essential infrastructure element, the airport offers job opportunities with distinct shifts and schedules that cater to dynamic customer service roles and operational needs. The company awarding this opportunity is keen on hiring proactive team members dedicated to maintaining high standards in their daily duties, aligning with FAA, TSA, and airline regulations to ensure safety and quality service. The position available is a seasonal, entry-level role focused on customer service that plays a crucial part in airline catering and operations. The successful candidate will be tasked with preparing, assembling, and packaging various items into airline galley carts following strict cart diagrams. These items include beverages, shelf-stable snacks, dry stock such as cups and napkins, promotional products, and other specified materials. Beyond packaging duties, the role demands accurate inventory recording for arriving and departing aircraft using thorough documentation processes. Additional responsibilities include assisting with weekly inventory checks and reporting critical stock levels to the airline, overseeing delivery logistics, managing incoming shipments by accepting and escorting drivers, scanning and emailing invoices, unpacking pallets, and rotating stock based on expiration dates. Maintaining a clean, organized commissary area is essential, as is effective communication via two-way radio and phone interactions to ensure smooth operations. Adherence to airline protocols, TSA, and FAA regulations, as well as internal authority policies, is paramount for maintaining security, safety, and service excellence. This role requires individuals who are motivated, reliable, flexible, and able to collaborate within a positive work environment. It suits candidates comfortable working independently and making sound decisions in changing conditions. Building professional relationships both within the team and with external customers is vital for ensuring effective airline operations. The position may also involve supplementary duties such as aircraft cleaning, further emphasizing the need for versatility and dedication. Candidates should hold a high school diploma or GED and be capable of passing stringent background checks including FAA and TSA security clearances and drug screenings. Technical competence in basic computer applications like Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is necessary to aid daily reporting and communication tasks. This role demands physical fitness to perform tasks requiring lifting, standing, walking, and other movements essential to handling supplies and equipment safely. Availability to work weekends and holidays is also a core requirement, reflecting the 24/7 nature of airport operations. Working at Lehigh Valley International Airport offers competitive benefits, including unlimited no-cost airline flight privileges on Allegiant Air with space-available travel, two guest passes per month, and paid time off up to 58 hours annually. Employees can also participate in a deferred compensation retirement plan (457b), underscoring the organization's commitment to supporting its workforce's long-term well-being and financial security. This seasonal job is an excellent opportunity to grow within the aviation sector, offering exposure to airport operations, customer service, and compliance standards that form the backbone of successful airline activities.

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license
• Successful completion of new hire and random drug screenings
• Pass FAA/TSA security clearance background check
• Completion of all airline and airport training
• Proficient with basic PC applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong English communication skills both verbal and written
• Availability to work weekends and holidays
• Physical ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
• Ability to use hands and fingers to type and handle objects
• Capable of lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 99 pounds occasionally with assistance
• Full vision and auditory abilities including tolerance for noise with mandatory hearing protection
• Ability to work near moving mechanical parts and move within the work area