Airport Representative (local staff)

Job Description

Duties & responsibilities: 

  1. Meeting and escorting tourists from the arrival area of the international airport to the seaplane check‑in counter / check‑in counter in the domestic terminal / to the departure/arrival area for the boat.
  2. Answering guests’ questions in English, depending on the situation.

  3. Providing assistance with luggage, if necessary.

  4. Providing brief information about the Maldives and the waiting time for the transfer.

  5. If necessary, assisting with the purchase of a SIM card or other goods at the airport.

  6. Assistance with orientation in the international or domestic terminal.

  7. Informing guests and the sales and booking department about the transfer delay and the support provided.

  8. 24/7 availability via mobile phone/WhatsApp.

  9. Messages about arrival and departure to the sales and booking department.

  10. Monitor the operation of the company’s check‑in counter at the airport, ensure that the TV screen displays the logo or video at the request of the sales or marketing department.

  11. In case of special requirements, search and purchase of gifts, flowers or other necessary items, as well as their delivery to the airport.

  12. Escorting the injured to the hospital, assistance with translation.

  13. If necessary, organization of excursions in English in Male or Hulumala.

Requirements:

  • Secondary education.

  • Fluency in English (additional languages are a strong advantage).

  • 1+ years of experience in Customer Service, Tourism, or Hospitality is a plus.

  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

  • Professional appearance and strong interpersonal skills.

  • Flexibility to work in shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Remuneration: 

Based on qualification and experience.

Work hours - minimum 8 hrs a day based on shift duties. However, the daily schedule depends on the flight's arrivals and departures (Maldives times). As per normal practice the number of daily flights is different every day and the Employee may have from time to time full working day or short working day. The Employee also has to be reachable after the working hours over the corporate mobile number in case of emergency situations with guests.

Working timetable: 6 days per week plus one day off.

The duty roster will be assigned daily by the team leader of the Operational Department or any other person as assigned by the Management.