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Air Export Agent
Location: Miami, FL
Compensation: $55,000–$65,000 base salary performance bonus
About the Role
Our client are seeking an experienced Air Export Agent to join their international freight forwarding operation in Miami, FL. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented export professional with hands-on experience managing international air export shipments from booking through final departure.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end air export shipments, including consolidation and direct shipments
- Coordinate with overseas agents, airlines, trucking providers, and warehouses
- Prepare, review, and issue export documentation (HAWB/MAWB, SLI, AES filings, invoices, packing lists, etc.)
- Book cargo with airlines and ensure timely space confirmation
- Track shipments and proactively communicate status updates to customers
- Ensure compliance with TSA, AES, and all export regulations
- Resolve shipment issues, delays, or documentation discrepancies
- Handle billing, cost validation, and file profitability
- Maintain accurate shipment records in the freight management system
Qualifications & Experience
- 2–5 years of experience in air export operations within a freight forwarding environment
- Strong knowledge of international air freight export procedures
- Experience with AES filings and TSA compliance
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to manage multiple shipments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with freight forwarding systems and Microsoft Office
What’s Offered
- Competitive base salary of $55,000–$65,000, depending on experience
- Performance-based bonus
- Opportunity to join a growing operation with career advancement potential
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment
- Full benefits package (medical, PTO, holidays, etc.)
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000