We are looking for people with a smile on their face who love the airline business, are interested in a rewarding career and want to come grow with one of the fastest growing regional airlines in the United States. Trans States Airlines is very excited about some of the positive changes taking place and the potential is limitless. There is no fee to apply and you are paid while training.

We are enthusiastically looking for energetic, positive, motivated and conscientious employees. If you are interest in applying with us, below is a list of possible jobs, a brief job description, as well as a list of benefits. At the end of this section are the addresses and a fax number. We encourage you to please send us a resume.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Valid drivers license
2. GED or High School diploma
3. No felony convictions
4. Availability to work any shift
5. Legal right to work in United States

Current Job Listings

• Ramp Agents
• Customer Service Runners
• Customer Service Agents
• Clerical
• Crew Scheduling
• A&P Mechanic, Avionics Technicians
• Experienced Sheet Metal Tech
• Experienced Aircraft Electrical Tech
• Experienced A&P Supervisors
• Maintenance Planners
• Flight Attendant
• Pilots
• Other Positions
• Additional Information
• Training
• Benefits
• How to Contact us

Ramp Agent

This is an outside position which will include the following:

• Driving tugs and trucks
• Hooking up ground power units
• Loading and unloading checked bags, mail and freight
• Filling out the cargo loading form
• Sorting bags in the bag room
• Maintain safety standards
• Assist the disabled passengers
• Lots of lifting, bending, stooping and walking
• Coordinate passenger guidance
• De-ice airplanes
• Directing airplanes
• Commissary and lavatory services (STL only)

Customer Service Runners - CSR

This is as outside position which will include the following:

• Dealing with passengers
• Maintain safety
• Make sure the passengers are on the correct aircraft
• Fill out the bag sheet and flight load manifest
• Make correct cabin announcements
• Responsible for the flight leaving on time
• Directing some of the aircraft out
• Lifting carryon bags and gate checked bags
• Note the reason for any delay
• Type computer entry
• Meet inbound flights
• Guiding passengers across the ramp
• Coordinate passenger guidance
• Assisting disabled passengers
• Lots of lifting, bending, stooping and walking

Customer Service Agent - CSA

• Check passengers in
• Make boarding announcements
• Change seat assignments
• Add frequent flyer numbers
• A complete knowledge of Pars/Worldspan
• Closing out flights
• Rebook flights
• Retrieving information from the computer
• Issuing boarding passes
• In St. Louis only, one must be a CSR first

Clerical

This is a broad general category

• Previous customer service work
• 6 months office experience
• Ability to answer phones, file and other general skills
• Computer experience - Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
• Able to work independently
• Data entry

Crew Scheduling

• Set up schedules for pilots, first officers and flight attendants
• Fill vacancies due to sick calls and no shows
• Comply with FAA guide lines
• Conform to union guide lines
• Use computer to change crew member schedules and access the computer system
• Complete complex task in a timely manor
• Keep phone calls under control
• Handle stress and critical problems solving
• This department is open 24 hours per day

A&P Mechanic, Avionics Technicians

• Non certified A&P with airplane experience
• Must have A&P license
• Provide own tools
• No experience required
• Will be involved with all aircraft maintenance
• This department is open 24 hours per day
• Avionic technicians must have an FCC License

Flight Attendant

• Will start on reserve
• Must live within one (1) hour of airport that is your domicile base
• Must be at least 19 years of age
• Height - 5' 1" Min to 5' 7" Max (Cannot exceed 5' 7")
• Weight proportional with height
• Must be neat, well groomed and professional
• Could be away from home for up to 4 days at a time
• Some work days could be up to 14 hours
• Training will last approximately 6 weeks in St. Louis, Missouri
• Domiciles are in: St. Louis, MO - Richmond, VA  - Washington, DC - Baltimore, MD

Pilots

• FAA Commercial pilots license with instrument and multi-engine ratings
• ATP preferred
• 1500 total hours fixed wing
• 500 multi-engine
• A current first class FAA medical Certificate
• Education - HS graduate required, 2 years associate degree or equivalent is preferred
• Note: At discretion of company, individuals with lower times may be hired.

You may now apply to Trans States directly online by clicking here. By completing the process, you will have a full application on file. You may still submit a resume to [email protected] or fax to 314-222-4399. No Phone Calls Please

Other Positions

This may include accounting, sales, aircraft cleaners, pricing, crossed trained programs and more.

Additional Information

• Pay rates may vary from location to location
• At the out stations, personnel may be required to perform more than one job functions
• TSA tries to promote from with-in
• We are en Equal Opportunity Employer
• Part-time employees do not receive the same benefits as full time employees

Training

Trans States Airlines has a comprehensive paid training program. Successful completion of training is required for employment. We try to take that extra step with all of our new employees to make them feel welcome. Our trainers have many years of experience and know what it is like in the trenches. You are important to us and we want you to know that!

Benefits

• An exciting and rewarding career
• Paid while attending training
• Flight benefits
• Life insurance
• Medical Insurance with Prescription Card
• Dental Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Company Sponsored 401K Program
• Paid vacations
• Paid holidays
• Hotel discounts
• Discounts on cruises
• Discounts on car rental
• Paid parking
• Some benefits are participated in by both the company and the employee and may vary for the part time employees and employees under labor agreement contracts.
• Flight Officer

• Paid during training, No training contract or note
• Reciprocating jump seat agreements

How to contact us:

Please mail or fax resumes to: