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Travel Generalist

SkyWest Airlines, Saint George, UT, United States


About SkyWest
SkyWest is the largest regional airline in the United States and partners with four major airline carriers. It is known for its reliability, service, and professional employees who operate more than 2,100 flights each day throughout North America. SkyWest has been recognized as one of “America’s Best Employers” by Forbes and is noted for an industry‑leading workforce, an exceptional leadership team, and continuous solid operational and economic performance. SkyWest employees enjoy a distinctive and unmatched culture of teamwork, respect, quality, and professionalism, along with world‑class benefits such as 401(k) match, performance rewards, health care, retirement, and discounted travel worldwide.

Primary Job Duties

Positively promote SkyWest travel privileges to all employees

Educate employees about travel privileges and offer travel‑related advice through phone, chat, email, forums, presentations, and in‑person interactions

Learn, review, and assist with travel policies and procedures

Maintain detailed logs of employee travel questions and issues

Maintain information in SkyWest’s Travel Authorization system for eligible employee travelers

Write travel bulletins and articles for SkyWest Online

Process travel requests for company and business travel, including flights, hotels, and car reservations

Communicate and work with representatives from other airlines

Process emergency travel requests

Assist with SkyWest People Programs events

Travel for work may be required

Track and record work and compile quarterly reports using collected data

Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

18 years of age or older

High School Diploma or GED

Pass a pre‑placement background check and drug screen

Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Strong customer service skills

Ability to cultivate positive relationships with departments and frontline employees

Professional communication skills including telephone, email, and online chat

Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Airline reservation system experience is a plus

Quick learner who can adapt to change

Strong understanding of SkyWest policies and procedures

Works well with others and in a highly open team environment

Open to feedback and adaptable to change

Ability to present in front of groups

Ability to multi‑task

Flexible schedule to work some holidays

Physical And Other Requirements

Sit and work at a computer for extended periods

Expected schedule is 16–20 hours per week

This is an in‑office position with no remote work available

Moderate noise level in a business office setting

Training lasts 6–9 months with a flexible schedule Monday through Friday

After training, the schedule is Wednesday–Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM

This is a part‑time position

The non‑negotiable wage is $15.50 per hour

This is not a Department of Transportation safety‑sensitive position

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