Specialist, System Support Center (SSC)

Specialist, System Support Center (SSC)

12 Sep 2024
Arizona, Phoenix, 85001 Phoenix USA

Specialist, System Support Center (SSC)

IntroAre you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!Why you'll love this job

​​This job is a member of the Customer Planning Team within the Customer Experience Division.

​Responsible for acting as a resource for centralized information and support for airport personnel.

What you'll do

Supports core department responsibilities: phone support, re-accommodation planning, irregular operation resolution, and airport application release testing for QIK and Gate-Reader

Assists front-line airport agents with real-time events with a wide range of support, including: functional Sabre, QIK ticketing, passenger check-in functions, irregular operations recovery planning, policies and procedures, coordinate with IOC, supporting Flight In Trouble related events and solving employees facing challenges with functions and tasks impeding their efforts

Supports operational readiness issues such as: inop seats, aircraft routing changes, and limited schedule change functions (creation of charters, ferries and extra sections)

Serves as a centralized source of information for front-line airport agents

Supports test functions for ongoing application releases for QIK-Check, Gate-Reader and Kiosk

Provides virtual station customer processing support during system outages and failures

Supports process and technology changes triggered by ancillary related initiatives

Supports emergency drill functions and applications

Ability to work varied days/hours including holidays

All you'll need for successMinimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

​High school diploma or GED equivalency

1 years work experience with airline reservation systems (either in reservations agent role or airport customer service role)

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

N/A

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

​Knowledge of Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.

Knowledge of the airline reservations systems

Ability to be highly motivated with positive attitude,

Ability to be a team player and self-starter

Ability to be highly organized

Ability to perform effectively and efficiently within a fast-paced work environment

Ability to work independently and willingness to own and effectively resolve problems

Ability to recommend and make effective timely decisions

Ability to clearly understand the impact of irregular operations and deploy sound solutions

Ability to adapt to changes, particularly to automated solutions

Ability to anticipate internal and external customer issues and preplan resolutions

Ability to effectively utilize applications/systems specific to position

What you'll getFeel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:

Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.

Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.

Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.

401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.

Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more

Feel free to be yourself at AmericanFrom the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICYAmerican Airlines maintains a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity and access for all persons, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or other protected veteran, in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, the following employment decisions and practices: hiring; upgrading; promotions; demotions or transfers; layoffs; recalls; terminations; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; selection for training, including apprenticeship; and recruitment or recruitment advertising.

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