Requirements
Candidates must have secondary education, ideally with courses in reservation and ticketing. A minimum of 1-2 years of customer service experience is preferred, with at least 1 year in airline reservations or contact centre operations. Knowledge of contact centre workflows and basic reservation systems like Sabre is beneficial. Strong verbal communication skills in English are essential, with computer literacy and comfort with digital tools required.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Customer Service
Company Industry
Travel, Hotel & Tourism
Job description
Deliver exceptional customer support by attending to calls and providing first-call resolution, ensuring compliance with company standards and procedures. The role aims to optimize customer satisfaction while achieving individual revenue and service targets.
Key responsibilities
First call resolution: Handle customer enquiries and provide support for the online booking engine (OBE), including reservations, ticket issuance, and re-issuance.
Customer service standards: Maintain high-quality interactions across calls, emails, and queues to build customer confidence, satisfaction, and loyalty.
Revenue & service targets: Consistently achieve individual performance goals, contributing to overall team and departmental success.
Process improvement: Support the adoption of new technologies and work methods to enhance efficiency and service quality.
Continuous learning: Stay updated on products, services, policies, and procedures; proactively enhance technical expertise.
Data protection: Safeguard customer and staff information, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy in all bookings.
Cross-department support: Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction.
Regulatory compliance: Adhere to company policies and legal requirements, including data privacy and protection.
Qualifications
Secondary education: Minimum qualification required, ideally complemented with courses in reservation and ticketing.
Customer service background: 1–2 years of experience preferred, with at least 1 year in airline reservations or contact centre operations.
Contact centre knowledge: Understanding of workflows, processes, and customer interaction standards.
Reservation systems: Basic knowledge of Sabre or other airline reservation systems is an advantage.
Communication skills: Strong verbal communication abilities, with fluency in English and additional languages as required.
Technical proficiency: High level of computer literacy and comfort with digital tools.
Additional information
Etihad Airways is more than the UAE’s national airline - we’re shaping the future of global aviation. From our hub in Abu Dhabi, we connect people across continents and cultures, while driving our “Journey 2030” ambition to double our fleet, expand our network and grow our people for a new era of excellence. Join us and become part of a vision where the world is your workplace and extraordinary experiences take flight.
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About the Company
Etihad Airways is the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates. The airline was set up by a Royal Decree in July 2003, with Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, as its hub. Etihad started commercial operations in November 2003.
With Etihad, everyone who flies with us is welcomed as our guest.
This simple credo illuminates everything we do, from big things like making sure that our fleet is one of the most advanced in the sky, to small touches like letting you choose the films you watch.
Were proud to be the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates. At the crossroads between Europe and Asia, our home reflects our commitment to bringing the world closer together - as does our highly cosmopolitan staff.
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