On-Board Courier- Independent Contractor
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Collect sealed shipments from airports, airline facilities, or service partners and maintain continuous possession and chain of custody throughout domestic and international air travel. Verify labels, documentation, seals, and piece counts at collection and delivery, then complete airline check-in, security screening, customs, and immigration procedures as applicable. Provide timely milestone updates for collection, arrival, departure, clearance, and final delivery, immediately reporting any delays, missed connections, or damage. Safeguard shipping documents and confidential information while delivering the shipment to the authorized recipient with proof of delivery.
Required Qualifications
- Prior experience in aviation, logistics, international travel, healthcare logistics, or other onboard courier services
- A valid passport with sufficient remaining validity for international travel
- The ability to travel domestically and internationally on short notice
- The legal ability to enter the countries required for an accepted assignment
- Reliable transportation to and from their originating airport
- A dependable smartphone with international calling, messaging, email, and data capabilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow shipment-specific instructions
- The ability to remain calm and make sound decisions during delays or other travel disruptions
- A professional appearance and customer-service mindset
- Navigate airports, airline terminals, customs facilities, and public transportation independently
- Remain available throughout long or irregular travel itineraries
- Lift, carry, and maneuver shipments weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable assistance
- Adjust to flight changes, overnight travel, weekends, holidays, and changing time zones
- Comply with all airline, airport, customs, immigration, and security requirements
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