Airline Support Specialist Alberta
Listed on 2026-06-20
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Customer Service/HelpDesk
HelpDesk/Support, Customer Service Rep, Bilingual, Call Center / Support
Accommodations Plus International (API) is a technology and services company focused on driving innovation across the travel and transportation industry. We partner with organizations in the airline, cruise, and rail sectors to deliver solutions that improve layover operations, enhance customer experience, and support long‑term growth.
Our mission is to make layovers simpler and more efficient for crew members—and we bring that to life through deep industry expertise and a practical, results‑driven approach.
Today, API’s platform powers over 18 million crew room nights each year for 100+ airlines and travel operators worldwide. Our Global Reach ensures that airline crews are rested, transported, and connected so global aviation runs on time.
At API, we’re building a culture rooted in succeeding and thriving together. It’s a place where people are encouraged to take ownership, develop their skills, and contribute to work that matters.
If you’re looking to grow your career in a company that values steady progress, real impact, and long‑term development, we’d like to meet you!
The Airline Support Specialist supports our airline partner onsite at their office location. In this role, the Airline Support Specialist processes hotel and ground transportation reservations, cultivates successful relationships with our airline partner, and maintains a strong focus on providing professional, courteous and friendly service to our valued customers.
Position Type and Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full‑time position. A flexible schedule is required, including availability for morning, evening, overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs.
Essential FunctionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Total Customer Service Responsibilities- Serve as API’s on‑site liaison with the airline partner, providing support, guidance and training.
- Process client requests received from the airline through the API Operations system. Assess all customer needs. All responses must be prompt, well‑informed, accurate and professionally executed.
- Follow up on all client requests and transactions. All tasks must be fully executed and client satisfaction is critical.
- Alert supervisor on all items of critical nature that require management involvement to solve and/or avoid potential challenges that may impact either the client or API adversely.
- Negotiate with vendors (Hotels, Ground Transportation, others) to achieve the best outcome for the client and API.
- Resolve client disagreements in a calm and professional manner. Research and present solutions to satisfy client needs based on facts.
- Effectively use all available tools and methodology – i.e. phone, email, fax and Reservation Systems (ACES, Hotel Express, IHRS) – to track and provide solutions to client needs, requests and overall expectations.
- Adapt to irregular operations (IROPS) to accommodate needs arising from the changing dynamics of airline schedules and unforeseen situations. This includes and is not limited to extended work schedules and serving On Call when needed outside of regular working hours.
- Learn and maintain knowledge of API’s call center work methodology and reservation systems to best serve API’s clients in the most efficient and professional manner.
- Achieve a passing score on initial API Operations Agent Training. Maintain currency through annual recurrent training classes. Passing score required to certify completion.
- Knowledge of airline crew scheduling is a strong plus.
- Prior experience with GDS systems, hotel reservation systems, airline reservation systems and/or related functions (preferred but not required).
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Able to work in a fast‑paced environment.
- Excellent writing skills.
- Ability to multi‑task and prioritize.
- Detail oriented with great organizational skills.
- Flexible work schedule including availability to work weekends and holidays.
- Able to work overtime if needed.
- Second language, preferable Spanish is a plus.
- Ability to positively present API in customer‑facing situations.
- Customer service background is a plus.
- Airline/Hotel/Tr…
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