Customer Service Agent - Terminal Operations
Part-Time Job Highlights – Walla Walla
Part-Time Job in Walla Walla: Customer Service Agent - Terminal Operations Hiring Organization: Delta Air Lines Location: Walla Walla, WA Required Experience: Associate / Experienced.
Part-Time Salary: $25-$33/Hour (approx. $35.2k/Year) Benefits: Steady supplemental income with predictable weekly hours. Stable part-time work with a friendly Walla Walla team and clear expectations.
Responsibilities
Apply your your professional skills skills in a flexible part-time role at our Walla Walla location.
- This part-time role in Walla Walla is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Delta Air Lines part-time team in Walla Walla, WA is growing.
- Benefit from working part-time in Walla Walla, a key hub for the Aviation Management industry.
Lead the Team That Moves the World
Aviation Leadership at Delta Air Lines
Great customer service doesn't happen by accident; it requires visionary leadership on the floor. Delta Air Lines is seeking a dominant, experienced Lead Customer Service Agent to oversee our terminal operations. This is a critical supervisory role within our network of aviation jobs, perfect for professionals who want to transition from frontline service into management. If you have a proven track record of inspiring teams and resolving high-level operational challenges, elevate your career with the airline industry leader.
Job Summary
As the Lead Customer Service Agent, you will direct the daily activities of a team of gate and ticketing agents across a designated concourse. You are the operational point-person for your zone, responsible for ensuring that Delta's rigorous safety, compliance, and hospitality standards are flawlessly executed. You will spend your shift on the floor—not in a back office—actively coaching your team, coordinating directly with flight dispatchers, and stepping in to personally handle severe customer escalations. This is an entirely on-site, high-visibility airport job.
Leadership Responsibilities
- Team Command & Deployment: Dynamically assign agents to gates and counters based on real-time flight schedules, managing break times and ensuring optimal coverage during massive departure banks.
- Escalation Management: Serve as the highest level of on-site authority for passenger disputes, compensation requests, and complex rebooking scenarios during mass cancellations or weather events.
- Operational Oversight: Monitor gate turnaround times closely. Coordinate with ramp leads, catering, and flight crews to prevent delays and protect the airline's on-time performance metrics.
- Safety & Security Compliance: Ensure all agents strictly adhere to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and international border control regulations regarding passenger verification and boarding protocols.
- Mentorship & Development: Conduct on-the-job training, provide real-time performance feedback, and foster a culture of inclusive, compassionate service among your team members.
Exceptional Leadership Benefits
Leadership at Delta comes with a commanding Total Rewards package:
- Lead Override Compensation: Earn premium hourly overrides in recognition of your supervisory duties.
- Global Standby Travel: Fly the world with elite employee flight privileges.
- Profit Sharing & Health: Enjoy Delta’s famous profit-sharing checks, top-tier medical benefits, and aggressive 401(k) matching.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 to 3 years of frontline experience in airline customer service (gate/ticketing) is required.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and organize a team in a highly stressful, time-sensitive environment.
- Deep, technical understanding of airline reservation and departure control systems.
- Willingness to work flexible, on-site shifts including early mornings, nights, and weekends.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Customer Service Agent position pay at Delta Air Lines?
This Customer Service Agent role offers $25 - $33. Actual pay varies by airline, base, seniority, and shift; airline roles may also include per diem and flight-hour pay.
Where is this Customer Service Agent job located?
This position is based at or near Walla Walla, WA. Check the job details for the exact airport, terminal, or facility within Walla Walla.
Do you get free or discounted flights with this job?
Most airline positions include flight travel privileges — free or heavily discounted standby travel for you and eligible family members, plus reciprocal discounts on many other airlines. Benefits and eligibility vary by airline and grow with seniority.
What benefits does Delta Air Lines offer for this position?
Benefits typically include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k), and paid time off for full-time roles — plus flight travel privileges for airline-employed staff. Eligibility can depend on full- vs. part-time status; confirm details with Delta Air Lines.
Is this Customer Service Agent job remote or work-from-home?
Many airline reservations and customer service roles are remote or hybrid after training, while others are based at a call center or airport. Check this listing's location and description to see whether Delta Air Lines for this Walla Walla position.
What are the shift hours like for this job?
Airports run 24/7, so this role can include early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays, often on a rotating or reserve schedule. Some shifts add differential pay. Confirm the specific schedule for this Walla Walla position when you apply.
