Supplemental Income:Ticketing & Check-in Specialist(Costa Mesa)
Posted on March 15, 2026
Your Next Step in Costa Mesa
Flexible Role: Ticketing & Check-in Specialist (Part-Time) Employer: Delta Air Lines (Hiring Part-Time in Costa Mesa) Worksite: Costa Mesa, CA (Local Candidate Preferred) Experience: No experience required (Training provided).
Earnings: $19-$25/Hour (approx. $23.1k/Year) Benefits: Employee discounts and perks (where applicable). Perfect for students or those seeking supplemental income.
Position Scope
This role focuses on your professional skills with a schedule that fits your life.
- This Costa Mesa-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in customer service.
- Our Delta Air Lines team in Costa Mesa, CA is growing.
- Benefit from working in Costa Mesa, a key hub for the Aviation industry.
Begin Every Journey with a Smile
The Delta Air Lines Experience
For many travelers, the journey begins the moment they step into the airport departures hall. At Delta Air Lines, we rely on our Ticketing & Check-In Specialists to set a positive, welcoming tone for the entire trip. If you possess an incredible aptitude for hospitality and a sharp eye for detail, this is a premier opportunity among customer service jobs. You will be the crucial first point of contact in a vibrant, bustling terminal, making this one of the most visible aviation jobs available.
Job Summary
As a Check-In Specialist, your primary objective is to facilitate a seamless, stress-free arrival process for our guests. Stationed at the main ticketing counters and kiosk zones, you will assist passengers with itinerary modifications, baggage processing, and international documentation verification. This on-site airport job requires a high level of technical proficiency to navigate airline reservation systems, paired with the emotional intelligence to assist anxious or rushed travelers with grace.
Core Responsibilities
- Reservation Management: Utilize Delta’s proprietary ticketing software to issue boarding passes, process upgrades, collect ancillary fees, and rebook flights.
- Baggage Intake: Accurately weigh, tag, and dispatch checked luggage onto the conveyor systems, ensuring compliance with domestic and international baggage allowances.
- International Compliance: Diligently verify passports, visas, and health documentation to ensure passengers meet all entry requirements for their destination countries, preventing costly regulatory fines.
- Special Assistance: Provide dedicated, empathetic support for unaccompanied minors, travelers requiring wheelchair assistance, and passengers traveling with pets or oversized sporting equipment.
- Kiosk Navigation: Actively roam the lobby floor to assist self-service customers, troubleshooting kiosk errors and expediting the check-in flow during peak departure banks.
Your Delta Rewards
A career in the airline industry offers benefits that go far beyond a paycheck:
- Standby Flight Privileges: Fly across our massive global network on your days off.
- Career Progression: Delta actively promotes from within, offering clear pathways from the ticket counter to corporate or operational leadership roles.
- Total Wellness: Industry-leading health insurance, mental health resources, and a dominant 401(k) retirement plan.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Previous customer service or retail experience is highly valued.
- Must possess the physical capability to repeatedly lift and maneuver luggage weighing up to 50-70 pounds.
- Ability to thrive in a 100% on-site, public-facing environment.