Airport Operations (Lihue) - $5k Sign-On

Start your aviation career with Hawaiian Airlines at the Lihu'e Airport!

Our Lihu'e ‘ohana is hiring for Ramp Agents, Guest Service Agents and Aircraft Cleaners!

• Ramp & Guest Service Agents earn $15 per hour with pay increases (in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement)
• Cleaners earn $15.59 per hour with pay increases (in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement)
• Learn new skills when you attend our PAID training courses, and
• Receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus after completing training

Interview Schedule

Candidates applying to this requisition may be considered for the interview process below. The interview process consists of the following:

• A 30-minute interview

Candidates successful in the interview process may be invited to paid classroom training in Honolulu. Training is on weekdays, 8 hours per day for the following durations below:

• Cleaner - 4 Days
• Ramp Agent - 5 Days
• Guest Service Agent - 10 Days

Pay and Benefits

These positions are covered by collective bargaining agreements and the pay for this position is as follows:

• Cleaner - $15.59 per hour
• Ramp Agent - $15 per hour
• Guest Service Agent - $15 per hour

Medical, dental and vision benefits are provided in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement and may not be available for all positions.

Work Schedules

Per the collective bargaining agreement, work schedules are awarded based on seniority. New hires are awarded their initial shift based on operational need and must be able to accept any shift.

Work schedules are set, 5 days on, 2 days off. Shifts do not change unless there is an operational need.

Part-time is 5 to 6 hours per shift and full-time is 8 hours per shift. Part-time employees may be extended to full-time hours based on operational need. Part Time shifts are scheduled 5 days per week. Based on operational need, you may need to report to work early and/or work beyond your scheduled end time.

If You Do Not Reside on Kaua'i Island

If hired, based on operational need, you will be required to report to work early and/or work beyond your scheduled end time. Those who plan to fly to get to/from work would have difficulty reporting to work early, which is a restriction in availability. It would be difficult for us to consider you and encourage you to monitor our careers website for an opportunity based on your desired work location.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Minimum 18 years old
• Possess at least a high school diploma or equivalent education
• Valid driver’s license issued in the United States (driver’s permits and provisional driver’s licenses not allowed)
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs. when checking in guests’ bags
• Ability to accept any work shift awarded
• Ability to complete pre-employment drug test and if hired, random drug testing
• Ability to fulfill comprehensive background checks and fingerprinting to satisfy company security requirements and obtain various clearances to work at the airport (SIDA, Customs, USPS as applicable)
• No visible body art. Visible is considered anything seen while wearing a Hawaiian Airlines standard uniform piece (short or long-sleeved shirt or blouse), including but not limited to the neck area and above, any visible areas with arms lifted above the head, or any visible areas while in a crouching position. Covering tattoos with makeup or bandages is not acceptable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Airline experience
• Customer service experience in the hospitality industry

**Hawaiian Airlines is regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT - regulation, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of Marijuana, Cocaine, Opioids, PCP (Phencyclidine), and Amphetamine prior to any offer of employment or transfer into a safety-sensitive position. Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Hawaiian Airlines and any employment offer will be withdrawn.

About Hawaiian Airlines

Now in its 94th year of continuous service, Hawaiian is Hawaiʻi's biggest and longest-serving airline. Hawaiian offers approximately 130 daily flights within the Hawaiian Islands, daily nonstop flights between Hawaiʻi and 15 U.S. gateway cities – more than any other airline – as well as service connecting Honolulu and American Samoa, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea and Tahiti.

Consumer surveys by Condé Nast Traveler and TripAdvisor have placed Hawaiian among the top of all domestic airlines serving Hawaiʻi. In 2022, the carrier topped Travel Leisure’s 2022 World’s Best list as the No. 1 U.S. airline and was named Hawaiʻi's best employer by Forbes. Hawaiian® led all U.S. carriers in on-time performance for 18 consecutive years (2004-2021) as reported by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

The airline is committed to connecting people with aloha by offering complimentary meals for all guests on transpacific routes and the convenience of no change fees on Main Cabin and Premium Cabin seats. HawaiianMiles members also enjoy flexibility with miles that never expire. As Hawai‘i’s hometown airline, Hawaiian encourages guests to Travel Ponoand experience the islands safely and respectfully.

Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. is a subsidiary of Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HA). Additional information is available at HawaiianAirlines.com. Follow Hawaiian’s Twitter updates (@HawaiianAir), become a fan on Facebook (Hawaiian Airlines), and follow us on Instagram (hawaiianairlines). For career postings and updates, follow Hawaiian’s LinkedInpage.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lihue, HI 96766: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16