Air Systems Analyst - Vancouver, BC

Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) is one of the world’s largest travel retailers and corporate travel managers. The company, which is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia has company-owned leisure and corporate travel business in 23 countries, spanning Australia, New Zealand, the Americas, Europe, the United Kingdom, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and Asia. FCTG also operates a global corporate travel management network, which extends to more than 90 countries through company-owned businesses and independent licensees. The company opened its first leisure travel shop in Sydney, Australia in 1982 and listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in 1995.  Our purpose is to “open up the world for those who want to see”. Every day, we give people all around the world the opportunity to experience something really amazing – travel!

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About The Opportunity

This is a unique role requiring a dynamic individual who is the Subject Matter Expert in Flight Centre’s Air Distribution systems, including multiple GDS and TPConnects solutions.

Sitting in the Supply business, you will provide technical support and consultancy to internal and external businesses, working and consulting with our consultant support teams, brands, Project Management & Engineering (PM&E), vendors, and management, often bridging the gap between the business and technology. You will be responsible for handling third level support escalations and for delivering proactive and preventative support, through understanding key support drivers and levers to improve consultant, support agent and off-shore partner knowledge.

As a Systems Analyst, you will often be involved in complex projects, troubleshooting technical issues and provide guidance on best practices, technical solutions, and prioritisation. You will play a critical role in implementation, maintenance and ensuring that the systems are operationally robust and efficient.

You will be responsible for keeping a finger on the pulse in your field of expertise, with the focus on continuous learning, problem-solving, and innovation, in order to drive technical excellence.

Hours: The business hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm – plus some outside of standard office hours to service global business partners.

Location: The role can be based in Canada at the FCTG HQ's in Toronto or Vancouver

Key Responsibilities

• • Experience with NDC and Air Content & Distribution experience as a technology specialist / analyst
  • Experience in business analysis or project management
  • Experience in process design and Implementation / delivery roles
  • Maintain a detailed understand of our Air Distribution systems and their relationship with Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) systems and users, and the business impacts of any changes
  • Provide high level technical assistance by handling third level support escalations, ensuring issues are fully understood, clearly documented and/or solution provided
  • Proactively identify trends and identify opportunities to simplify, streamline or enhance
  • Work with the Business Improvement Managers to assist in creating and validating processes to enhance business productivity through automation and off-shoring
  • Engage with stakeholders to identify and communicate business risks and opportunities
  • Articulate business requirements, including ‘why’ for change or continuation of current systems and/or processes
  • Liaising with internal support business to limit duplication and ensure consistency in delivery of knowledge and resources
  • Release management – including signing-off testing, communications, and deployment of system releases, and the impacts around their integration with FCTG systems
  • Development and management of knowledge articles in conjunction with internal stakeholders
  • Provide expertise for upskilling of Support & Off-shore team members to consistently improve the delivery of consultant support and training
  • Be an expert in our Air Distribution systems, technical configuration
  • Support technical implementations across markets and brands
  • Understand the Global Air Connectivity business plan and strategy
  • Understand the evolving Air Distribution NDC (New Distribution Capability) strategies in each region
  • Manage and maintain multi-level relationships, both internally and externally, with key business stakeholders across suppliers, Corporate, Leisure and Supply divisions  

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum of 5 years’ Travel industry experience in working with Air Distribution systems and our products such as Sabre, Amadeus, Travelport or other air aggregators
• 1-2 years’ leadership experience

Desired

• Experience with NDC and Air Content & Distribution experience as a technology specialist / analyst
• Experience in business analysis or project management
• Experience in process design and Implementation / delivery roles

Work Perks! - What’s in it for you:

FCTG is renowned internationally for having amazing perks and an even better culture.  We understand that our people are our most valuable asset. It is the passion and dedication of our teams that keep the company on top of the industry ladder. It’s also why we offer some great employee benefits and perks outside of the norm.

• Have fun: At the heart of everything we do at Flight Centre is a desire to have fun.
• Reward & Recognition: Celebrate the success of yourself and others at our regular Buzz Nights and at the annual Global Gathering - You'll have to experience it to believe it!
• Use your smarts: Our people use their quick thinking, expertise, and tenacity to always figure things out.
• Love for travel: We were founded by people who wanted to travel and want others to do the same. That passion is something you can’t miss in our people or service.
• Personal connections: We are a big business founded on personal relationships.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through initiatives like Diversity Day (paid leave to observe a holiday or cultural celebration of your choice) Employee Resource Groups (Racial Equity, Gender Equity, LGBTQ2IA+, Accessibility, Environmental Justice), DEI education initiatives, and equitable practices, including regular equity assessments and inclusive recruitment protocols.
• A career, not a job: We offer genuine opportunities for people to grow and evolve
• We back our people all the way: We are strongly committed to supporting every single employee in their professional and personal development.
• Giving Back: Our Corporate Social Responsibility program supports nominated charities through volunteering and fundraising, complemented by our Office Environmental Program, LEED® Gold-certified office spaces, and 1 paid Volunteer Day per calendar year.

Benefits Include:

• Paid Time Off: A comprehensive time off package, including up to 15 vacation days (prorated upon hire and increasing to 20 days after 2 years of employment), 5 sick days, 3 personal days, 1 Diversity Day, 1 Volunteer Day, and 8 recognized holidays annually.
• Travel perks/discounts
• Health & Wellness Programs and Employee Financial Wellness Services
• National/International Award Nights and Conferences
• Health benefits including, medical, dental, vision, gender affirming care, and fertility care
• Insurance including hospital indemnity, AD&D, critical illness, long-term and short-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k program with partial match
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Share Plan – Ability to purchase company stock on Australian Stock Exchange with partial company match, subject to terms and conditions
• Global career opportunities in a network of brands and businesses

*Vacation, Personal, and Sick time accrual rates will vary based on full-time or part-time employee status. Recognized Holidays are either paid time off or, if required to work due to job requirements, holiday pay rate, and may vary depending on state.

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Location – Toronto, ON

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for then APPLY NOW.

For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of $79,500. Base salary is dependent on relevant factors, including experience, geographic location, and job requirements.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.

Our number one philosophy? Our people. Flight Center Travel Group USA’s promise is to provide an environment with equality of respect, dignity and opportunity for all our employees. We value an inclusive and supportive workplace which truly reflects the diversity of our society.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to providing a barrier-free pathway throughout our recruitment process. We welcome accommodation requests to help make our hiring and onboarding experience as accessible as possible. Please advise us about accommodation needs at any point by contacting our Recruitment Team at careers@us.flightcentre.com

🏆 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards: Silver Winner for Accessibility and Inclusivity (2023)
🌟 GBTA WINiT: DEI Leadership Pinnacle Award (2023)
✈️ CHHR: 5-Star DE&I Employer (2023, 2024)
🌍 Seramount, FCTG Mexico : Member of the Global Inclusion Index (2023, 2024)
🏅 Newsweek: America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024)