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VIP Hospitality

Aviation services delivering frontline passenger support

Customer Service Representative

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/7/2026
$21.75/hr
Entry
Portland, OR, USA
In Person

About the job

Requirements
  • Previous customer service experience is preferred, particularly in hospitality, aviation, transportation, retail, or other busy public-facing environments.
  • Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to provide clear directions to individuals and groups.
  • Sound judgment, patience, and the ability to remain professional during busy or stressful travel periods.
  • Dependability, punctuality, and the ability to maintain a professional appearance and positive attitude throughout the shift.
  • Willingness to learn PDX Airport’s layout, checkpoints, passenger flow, and airport partner procedures.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain all required airport badges, credentials, and clearances.
  • Must meet applicable minimum age and work authorization requirements.
  • A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is preferred and required where applicable under contract or airport credentialing standards.
  • Ability to work flexible schedules, including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and irregular shifts.
  • Ability to stand and remain alert for extended periods at assigned posts, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Ability to walk throughout busy airport areas, direct passengers, monitor queues, and provide assistance, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Ability to lift, move, or adjust stanchions and related queue-management equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Ability to communicate clearly in person and by radio in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
  • Greet passengers with a positive, approachable demeanor and maintain a calm, respectful, and professional tone.
  • Proactively identify passengers who appear confused, delayed, or in need of assistance and provide timely guidance.
  • Help passengers locate checkpoints, appropriate lines, and airport resources while supporting balanced traffic flow throughout the lobby.
  • Monitor queues, assist with line management, and identify potential congestion or service concerns before they escalate.
  • Set up, adjust, and maintain stanchions and checkpoint queue layouts according to operational needs and approved procedures.
  • Respond promptly to passenger questions and concerns, provide accurate information, and escalate issues when additional support is needed.
  • Coordinate with PDX Terminal Operations, TSA, VIP Hospitality leadership, and other airport partners to support smooth checkpoint operations.
  • Use radios and other approved communication tools to share clear, accurate, and timely operational updates.
  • Support teammates during peak periods and adapt to changes in passenger volume, checkpoint needs, and assignments.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and professional presence in assigned areas and follow applicable airport, TSA, Customs and Border Protection, client, and VIP Hospitality procedures and safety expectations.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bilingual in Spanish is highly preferred.

About the company

VIP Hospitality partners with airports and airlines to provide frontline passenger services through trained Guest Experience Ambassadors. These ambassadors operate across curb-to-gate touchpoints—wayfinding, information desks, TSA and customs queue management, baggage assistance, and gate-area support—under long-term contracts and align with each client’s brand. The company positions itself as an operational partner, combining aviation know-how with hospitality to raise the consistency of traveler experiences through service culture development, quality assurance, and performance reporting. Its goal is to improve passenger satisfaction, reduce bottlenecks, and optimize terminal operations from curb to gate.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Seattle, Washington

Founded

2004

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The May 2025 acquisition signals buyer confidence and operational expansion ambitions.
  • May 20, 2026 CLT contract broadens footprint into a major U.S. hub.
  • Orlando International Airport work shows continued exposure to Delta and GOAA operations.

What critics are saying

  • CLT dependence concentrates revenue around one major airport contract won in 2026.
  • Guest-experience staffing is easily commoditized by Propark, Unifi, and Swissport competitors.
  • A service failure at CLT or MCO can trigger nonrenewal and brand damage quickly.

What makes VIP Hospitality unique

  • VIP Aviation Holdings closed VIP Hospitality on May 2, 2025, preserving airport-experience specialization.
  • VIP Hospitality combines wayfinding, queue management, baggage help, and federal inspection support.
  • May 20, 2026 CLT contract shows deep integration with CBP, TSA, and airport stakeholders.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Commuter Benefits