On-Board Courier – Independent Contractor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Massachusetts.

📋 Description

• Collect sealed packages from specified locations, including airports, airline facilities, or Mercury service partners.

• Ensure continuous possession and maintain the chain of custody throughout all assignments.

• Accompany shipments on scheduled commercial flights.

• Verify shipment labels, documentation, seals, and piece counts during both collection and delivery.

• Adhere to specific handling, security, temperature-control, and communication requirements for each assignment.

• Complete necessary airline check-in, security screening, customs, and immigration procedures as needed.

• Provide updates on milestones, including collection, airport arrival, check-in, departure, arrival, customs clearance, and final delivery.

• Report any delays, missed connections, damaged packaging, temperature issues, customs problems, and other exceptions immediately.

• Protect shipping documents and confidential information.

• Deliver shipments to authorized recipients and obtain proof of delivery.

⛳️ Requirements

• Previous experience in aviation, logistics, international travel, healthcare logistics, or similar onboard courier services.

• Possession of a valid passport with adequate remaining validity for international travel.

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally on short notice.

• Legal eligibility to enter countries required for accepted assignments.

• Reliable transportation to and from the departure airport.

• Dependable smartphone equipped for international calling, messaging, email, and data usage.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Keen attention to detail and ability to adhere to shipment-specific instructions.

• Capacity to remain composed and make informed decisions during delays or travel disruptions.

• Professional appearance coupled with a customer-service oriented mindset.

• Ability to navigate airports, airline terminals, customs facilities, and public transportation independently.

• Availability for long or irregular travel itineraries.

• Capability to lift, carry, and handle shipments weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable assistance.

• Flexibility to adjust to flight changes, overnight travel, weekends, holidays, and varying time zones.

• Adherence to airline, airport, customs, immigration, and security regulations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation and travel allowances.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• Flexible work hours and travel experiences.