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Specialist - Customer Communication

United Airlines

Arlington Heights, IL · HybridJob$67–87K/yrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$67–87K/yr
Location
Arlington Heights, ILHybrid
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Specialist - Customer Communication manages operational communication requests across United Airlines, using operational tools to investigate delays and crafting travel waivers, advisories, and customer and employee messages. The role monitors flights for delays, cancellations, and operational impacts, and collaborates with teams across the organization. It requires at least one year of communications-related experience and offers a base pay range of $66,500 to $86,616, with eligibility for bonus or long-term incentive awards.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationCopywritingConversational CommunicationsAttention to DetailCustomer ServiceInterpersonal SkillsProblem-SolvingIndependent WorkTeamworkAdaptabilityGenerative AIResearchAnalysisContent Creation

Qualifications

Bachelor's or 1+ Year Relevant Experience1+ Year Communications ExperienceAirline or Travel Industry ExperienceProfessional Writing ExperienceCustomer Service ExperienceLegally Authorized to Work in US Without SponsorshipSuccessful Interview CompletionReliable Punctual Attendance

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network.

Come join us to create what’s next. Let’s define tomorrow, together.

Description

Job Overview and Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day wide range of communication requests that support our operation and teams across the company by utilizing operational tools like SHARES, Unimatic, Volare to determine root cause of a delay

  • Responsible for crafting operational communication like travel waivers and operational advisories

  • Actively monitor flights for in-the-moment delay, cancellation, and operational impact messaging

  • Prepare in-the-moment ad hoc and proactive messaging, when requested

  • Work collaboratively with business partners across the organization including Contact Center, Network Operations Center (NOC), Station Operation Centers (SOC), Airport Operations using operational tools to determine flight delays to craft a tailored message for our customers and employees

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

  • Bachelor's degree or 1+ years of relevant work experience

  • 1+ years communications related experience

  • Strong leadership capabilities including the ability to develop and motivate team members

  • Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with all levels within the organization

  • Advanced copywriting and conversational communications skills

  • High standard for quality and attention to detail

  • Strong customer service mindset

  • Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills

  • Keen ability to work independently and in a team setting

  • Strong ownership mindset and resolve to follow-through

  • Able to adapt to a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment

  • Flexibility to work various shifts to support 24/7/365 operation (including overnight, weekend, holiday, and overtime hours)

  • Ability to work both in-office and remotely, based on scheduling and operational needs

  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship

  • Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification

  • Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

  • Airline or travel industry experience

  • Professional writing experience

  • Customer service experience

  • Demonstrates an understanding of the capabilities and limitations of generative AI tools and effectively leverages them to support research, analysis, content creation, and problem-solving. Apply critical thinking to validate AI-generated outputs while adhering to organizational policies for responsible AI use, data privacy, and security

The base pay range for this role is $66,500.00 to $86,616.00.

The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.

You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.

United Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation, contact [email protected]

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