Job Description
Customer Service Manager, Customer Service Recovery
This job is a member of the Customer Recovery Team within the Intergrated Operations Center. Responsible for leading the customer service recovery efforts supporting the IOC, airports and additional departments during regular/irregular flight operations. Responsible for consulting and coordinating with Integrated Operations Control (IOC), Dispatch and various Service Recovery groups, and stations to make operational decisions to support Airport Customer Service needs, maintain customer recovery integrity, and ensure excellent customer service is maintained throughout the event.
Benefits and Offers
Feel 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
Your main responsibilities in this role include the following:
Duties and Responsibilities
Your main responsibilities in this role include the following:
Communicates system irregularities to the appropriate parties. This could involve contacting Station GMs, Station Regional Directors, customer service recovery teams including SSC, DOD, Customer Relations, POCs, oGSC, etc. via various communication tools
Consults / coordinates with IOC operational teams to make operational decisions and recommend customer friendly solutions when appropriate
Assists stations and hubs with irregular operations to determine best solutions for customers when applicable
Compiles and disseminates operational reports to various stakeholders
Communicates and coordinates recovery efforts across many groups particularly with customer support departments
Participates in daily ops conference calls. Communicate detailed information affecting customer movement and provide to various groups including stations
Escalate significant issues impacting customer, IROP events, Diversions,
Assists Dispatchers with station contact needs during diversions, engaging local customs/ immigration, and communicating APIS data when applicable
Assists with proactive notification to customers and internal American departments
Supports and participates in emergency handling processes during EMG Event and update WebEOC throughout the event as related to customer impact
Handles AA Auto Reaccom tool to rebook disrupted passengers due to flight cancellations and delays
Coordinates with Airports & RES to accommodate disrupted passengers
Manages inventory, including adding extra sections and equipment upgrades during flight cancellations
Develops and suggests innovative solutions to customer service recovery issues real-time
Must consistently promote corporate objectives and the RCA Strategy (Reliability Convenience and Appearance
Job Requirements
High school diploma or GED equivalency
Airport customer service experience
Experience in management capacity, leading and developing others
Knowledge of Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
Work independently and interface with employees at all levels
Team player and collaborator
Performs well under stress
Focuses on promoting effective service recovery solutions and efforts
Collaborates with all work groups
College degree or equivalent experiences
Must be flexible and able to work schedule that requires to support 24X7 operation
Operational and Customer Service experience
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