Gate Agent Careers
The Gate Keepers to Flight!
Airline gate agents are responsible to help ensure that passengers get the help and assistance they need to make their flight more enjoyable. They will help the disabled, the elderly, children, and others to be able to get on the right plane and into the right seat. These agents also make sure that the right passengers get on board the plane, by taking their tickets and checking their names on a master list for the flight. They will also open the gate for passengers to walk down the jetway and onto the plane.
What You Can Expect!
Airline gate agent jobs are expected to be in increasing demand in the next few years. Gate agents often work in different areas of the airport – including the ticket counter and the baggage areas. Being an airline gate agent could provide you with an entry into a great airline career.
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The requirements of an airline gate agent are simple, and it is an entry level job. You will need to be at least 18, and have completed your H.S. Diploma or GED. If you have worked in customer service previously, with a possible two-year requirement, it will help you to get this position.
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You will need to be able to pass a TSA background check that goes back for at least ten years. The airline will provide any specialized training you need for the position.