Part Time CSR's? Part Time Flight Line?

[Fast8945]

Does anyone know if i can be a part time CSR with a major? Also, i am looking at postion that is on a Flight Line at the local FBO. It says it is looking for someone with some expierence. I have a little, but i don't consider it to be ample. Can someone let me know if i do stand a chnace to be hired on the line. I know it is not up to any of you, but u have more expiernce then myslef. Thank you for your help..

CJ

 

[Cardinal]

There is often room for part timer CSR at the airlines, though they may not advertise it as such. At quiet stations it's hard to keep full-time people busy between flights. Talk to the local station manager to find out what his needs are. Many if not most line personel have little or no aviation experience when they start. Any prior exposure to aviation in general is a bonus. They'll train you, but if you can tell a Skyhawk from a Chellenger it makes everyone's life a little easier. I'm hardly a dean of aviation, but PM if you've got any questions or specifics. Working the line will be one of most fun jobs you'll ever have.

 

[rchcfi]

Fast8945,

I definately agree with Cardinal on this one. I can tell you that I know of 2 places that are currently hiring but are not advertising. It's somewhat like getting that flying job. The bosses do want someone with a little experience so they just look to their current employee base and ask if friends or relatives need a job. I've only been with the FBO I work at for 5 months and they have already hired 5 people beneath me. But that for the most part comes from the "you ding it, you lose your job" category. Referring of course to putting two or more planes together in the same occupied space. An FBO is definately a way to go if you're looking at maybe getting "in the know".

I worked for Southwest for 8 years and was in charge of hiring within my department and I can tell you it goes in pretty much the same direction. An airline job is fun and exciting if you love getting yelled at on the customer end and getting bumped everytime you want to non-rev some where. And the starting pay usually sucks too.

As far as salary goes, here's a little hint......An airline I know is starting at $8.42/hr to throw bags or work the counter. At an FBO, you generally are going to start at the $10/hr range. So you know where I would rather be.......

Anyway, hope that helped and good luck!

 

[350DRIVER]

I don't think the compensation is the main reason why one would want to go work for the airlines atleast I didn't do it for that reason. I worked for DAL (HOU) while in flight training and miss it alot (best job I have had). The pay was not great however the flight perks for you and your family sure made up for it. I highly doubt that you will see many of these jobs advertised so I would suggest introducing yourself to the station manager at the airline of your choice. Even during the bad times I have seen the hiring continue since they really aren't loosing much money paying a new hire $8.75/hr or so.

The flight perks were great and was probably the biggest reason why I pursued DAL in the first place.

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[Fast8945]

I have a few questions regarding Part Time CSR. For instance, do you have to go to training out of town? I am also a full time college student, so staying in town during the week is important. Also, are they pretty flexible when it comes to working weekends instead of the week?

thank you so much for your help.

 

[350DRIVER]

Delta Airlines was extremely flexible with me due to my school schedule. I was a RR (ready reserve) by choice so I only had to work two or three days per week and fill in when senior employees wanted vacation time. The work schedule was great however being a RR you had to be trained in ALL areas (gates, bs, ticket counter, etc, etc, ...) Each one of the training classes lasted about 1 month and being a DAL employee in HOU all training was out of town. My training classes were held in LAX, SLC, and ATL. This was the only negative that I remember however you were paid while in training so consider it a mini vacation. The training was a joke and little if no studying was required so you could enjoy the sights at each stop. DAL required atleast a 80% on the final so that is no problem at all. If you get on with DAL you should have a blast and I will envy you.


I am unsure how the other airlines do their training however I am sure if you are going to be working at a hub city then chances are your training will be conducted in town.

G O O D L U C K

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