OMNI Travel Analyst

Omni Air International (OAI)•Tulsa, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Travel Analyst is administratively accountable to the Director of Travel and serves as a resource to all travel staff on data collection and analysis schemes. This role will be responsible for auditing company ground transportation, managing special projects and occasionally perform duties of a Travel Agent. Duties shall include, but are not limited to the following: Provide the Director of Travel with data-driven decision-making recommendations and suggest process improvements. Monitor travel bookings to ensure cost efficiency. Collaborate with other Team Units of Omni, especially Crew Scheduling and Planning, to prioritize business and information needs. Build presentations on cost-saving opportunities based on continuous analysis of department spending. Book air, hotel, and ground travel as requested. Assist the Director of Travel to assure overall quality, productivity, and policy/contract adherence. Meet with travel vendors to negotiate contracts and maintain positive business relationships. Communicate operation-impacting travel issues to the Director of Travel and develop effective solutions. Work with the Director of Travel to troubleshoot travel system issues and manage error correction. Support travel agents by answering questions and assisting when needed. Update database systems accurately and maintain reports efficiently. Perform special projects or other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Ability to work independently, exercising discretion and judgement.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and variable priorities.
Capability to maintain favorable company image when interfacing with internal and external sources.
Professionalism and maturity.
Ability to maintain both work volume and quality, consistent with peer output.
Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated computer literacy and internet research skills.
Proven pursuit of learning and self-development.
Ability to manage responsibilities in a cost-effective manner, exercising maximum efficiency.
Good analytical skills.
Competency to maintain positive co-worker relationships – establishing, developing, and maintaining trust and loyalty over time and through changes.
Professional telephone skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Must pass a 10-year background check including an FAA required fingerprint-based criminal history records check.
Be worthy of commanding respect among peers and management officials.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Broad aviation/technical education.
Ability to travel globally to meet with vendors.
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays when needed or scheduled.
Possess general knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations
Capacity to become familiar with all aspects of the company’s organization, activities, and personnel.
Maintain competence through continued education and training and, if applicable, technical competency requirements

Responsibilities

Provide the Director of Travel with data-driven decision-making recommendations and suggest process improvements.
Monitor travel bookings to ensure cost efficiency.
Collaborate with other Team Units of Omni, especially Crew Scheduling and Planning, to prioritize business and information needs.
Build presentations on cost-saving opportunities based on continuous analysis of department spending.
Book air, hotel, and ground travel as requested.
Assist the Director of Travel to assure overall quality, productivity, and policy/contract adherence.
Meet with travel vendors to negotiate contracts and maintain positive business relationships.
Communicate operation-impacting travel issues to the Director of Travel and develop effective solutions.
Work with the Director of Travel to troubleshoot travel system issues and manage error correction.
Support travel agents by answering questions and assisting when needed.
Update database systems accurately and maintain reports efficiently.
Perform special projects or other duties as assigned.