Staff Assistant

American Airlines focuses on providing an exceptional travel experience across the globe, serving more than 260 airports in more than 50 countries and territories. American’s fleet of nearly 900 aircraft fly more than 3,500 daily flights worldwide from hubs in Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami and New York.

This position provides a wide variety of office duties for one or more management/specialist personnel.

• Typing, filing and provide telephone coverage
• Processing mail and ordering supplies
• Entering and recording employee payroll data
• Assist in preparation of operational and vacation bids
• Handling employee requests and inquiries
• Prepares weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports
• Process PTRs as required
• Process employee airport badging and customs seal

• Possess a High School diploma or GED. Some college preferred.
• 3 years on-the-Job office/clerical support
• Previous on-the-Job office/clerical experience
• Minimum typing skills: 35-50 words per minute
• Must possess excellent office and communication skills
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point is required
• Ability to use SAP, Share Point, COGNOS, Invoice Works, IPAYS, Auto TA and Work Brain
• Ability to read, write and fluently speak and understand the English language
• Required to work rotating shifts including holidays, weekends, day off and extended hours as needed
• Must fulfill FAA criminal background checks to qualify for unescorted privileges to airport security identification display area (SIDA)
• Must be able to secure appropriate airport authority escort badge and/or US Customs security badges if applicable
• Must be willing to travel on Company business if and when necessary