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Passenger Services Team Leader

Job summary

Passenger Services Team Leaders oversee the day-to-day operations of the passenger services team, ensuring a smooth, safe, and customer focused experience for all passengers. They coordinate check-in, boarding, and arrival processes while leading and supporting frontline staff to deliver excellent service and achieve operational targets.

Roles responsibilities

  • Supervise and support passenger services agents during check-in, boarding, and arrival processes
  • Ensure compliance with airline, airport, and safety regulations
  • Resolve passenger issues and escalate complex cases appropriately
  • Coordinate with ground handling, security, and airline teams to support timely flight departures
  • Monitor team performance and provide on-the-job coaching and feedback
  • Prepare shift reports and communicate operational updates to management

Technical skills

  • Proficient in airline departure control systems (DCS) and check-in platforms
  • Knowledge of airport security requirements and passenger screening procedures
  • Familiar with boarding gate systems and flight information display systems (FIDS)
  • Understanding of baggage tracing systems and lost and found protocols
  • Ability to interpret and apply airline and airport operational policies effectively

Soft skills

  • Strong leadership and team coordination abilities
  • Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills
  • High level of customer service orientation
  • Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions under pressure
  • Organised, proactive, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment

You’ll love this job if you enjoy…

  • Leading a high-energy team in a dynamic airport environment
  • Being the go-to person to keep operations running smoothly
  • Supporting passengers through their journey with empathy and efficiency
  • Solving operational challenges in real time
  • Working in a role where every day brings something new
  • Staying active, hands-on, and always one step ahead

A day in the life

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Standard Career Path:

Passenger Service Agent
Passenger Services Team Leader
Passenger Services Duty Manager
Passengers Services Manager
Station Manager

Alternative Career Path:

Passenger Services Agent
Passenger Services Team Leader
Training Coordinator
Training Manager
Risk Manager