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Air Operations Agent

Forward Air Services
Full-time
On-site
Compton, California, United States
Description

 

 Position: Operations Air Agent 

 

Available Schedule:  

Compensation:  $33.00 per hour

 
Core Responsibilities & Duties: 

 

  • Ensure import/export processes are completed in compliance with all applicable regulations and procedures 

  • Work within the Aviation Vertical AOG Operations team to complete shipments from start to finish 

  • Review and identify areas to maximize profitability  

  • Maintain and develop customer relationships  

  • Ensure all billing is carried out within a timely fashion and monitor input of purchase costs into the system to enable accurate billing and profit reporting 

  • Ensure quotations are responded to in a timely fashion dependent on customer requirements 

  • Ensure all mandatory training is completed within the required time frames  

  • Other duties as assigned 

 

Job Requirements & Qualifications: 

 

  • Import/Export experience essential 

  • Proven industry experience 

  • Solid background in US Customs law and procedures 

  • Sound knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel 

  • Dangerous Goods Compliant an advantage 

  • The ability to work proactively using own initiative 

  • Proven communication skills, both written and verbal 

  • Previous experience dealing with a varied customer base 

  • Capacity to build strong relationships 

  • Ability to consider several possible options and decide on most appropriate method 

  • IT skills to an appropriate level 

  • Excellent process and planning skills 

  • Strong commercial awareness; Understands impact of actions 

 

What We Offer: 

  • Competitive base salary 

  • Paid time off within the first year of employment, sick time and holidays 

  • Company provided life insurance 

  • Health, vision, and dental insurance options 

  • Commuter benefit plan 

  • Optional supplemental life insurance 

  • 401(k) 

  • Wellness program 

  • A great place to work with a terrific culture