Baggage Improvement Specialist, London LHR

Company: American Airlines
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Responsibilities

  • Utilise various baggage tracking tools such as Merlin, Prime, Ultra/BRS & Vibes
  • Proactively investigate and resolve bag issues and baggage reconciliation failures
  • Participate in baggage meetings on operational issues, baggage performance, baggage problem resolution, baggage delivery performance, etc.
  • Generate reports and analyze data on airport performance for multiple users within the organization
  • Preparing and giving presentations to many groups, including senior management
  • Working closely with the American Airlines Hubs, oneworld Carriers, partner airlines and other stakeholders to improve the overall customer experience – focus on baggage
  • Work together with the Training Instructors to develop the best training package for new hires & refreshers
  • Investigate any processes that impact the baggage performance (not limited to LHR Baggage)
  • Carry out any other reasonable duties consistent with the post.
  • Be able to proactively identify and act upon changing needs of the baggage teams
  • Show adaptability and have a willingness and desire to drive change
  • Have confidence, ability to build credibility and working relationships
  • The ability to work in a pressurized environment with minimum supervision
  • Have a reliable and flexible approach to working hours (weekends, bank holidays, early and late start and finish times)
  • Excellent interpersonal skills for dealing with internal and external stakeholders
  • The ability to influence decision making
  • The ability to work using own initiative and demonstrate a solution orientated approach
  • The ability to work as part of a small team or on your own
  • The ability to organize, track, and complete projects of sometimes considerable complexity
  • Strong communication skills (written, listening and verbal)
  • Strong customer focus
  • Intermediate computer skills (Word and Outlook)
  • Strong working knowledge of SABRE/Qik RES
  • Strong working knowledge of Vibes, Merlin and other baggage tracking software
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize demanding and conflicting workloads
  • Ability to learn quickly and absorb new information
  • Ability to travel to other international locations if and when required

Preferred Qualifications

  • Hold a valid BAA airside pass or have the ability to obtain one
  • Completed GSAT training or have the willingness to do so
  • Previous knowledge of Heathrow airport and ramp/baggage operations
  • Basic knowledge of Health & Safety Regulations
  • Hold both a valid EU and HAL airside driving license or have the willingness to obtain them
  • Knowledge of Company’s policies and procedures or willingness to learn

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Posted: May 26th, 2026