Customer Support Representative

Location: Orlando, United States of America

Thales people architect solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and we develop the avionics that control the world’s largest commercial aircrafts. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets, transporters and search and rescue helicopters. And, together, each and every member of our aerospace team makes a difference.

When you rely on airlines to connect you in flight, you rely on Thales. In an increasingly fast paced world, we make the unpredictable, predictable by connecting and entertain passengers to make your life better. Combining a diversity of talents, we master the decisive moments that matter to passengers and airlines. Whatever it takes.

Customer Support Representative

Orlando, FL (Onsite)

Position Summary

Thales is looking for a Customer Support Representative, who is responsible for providing best in class customer service to our customers within the avionics and IFE departments. The emphasis of the position is to promptly and accurately respond to customer inquiries within the expectations of the customer. It is imperative that customer specific pricing, contracts and requirements be as approved by the company.

In this position, you will maintain knowledge of customer and Thales agreements and acts on that information as appropriate. Acts as a point of contact between assigned customers and Thales Avionics, Inc. Identifies possible upselling and sales opportunities to action or forward to regional sales managers. Ensures overall customer satisfaction and escalates required customer issues to Manager and through Account Management channels as appropriate.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Responsible for the WIP management of each assigned customer. First point of customer contact. Follows up with customers concerning approvals to repair estimates, required customer paperwork revisions, and other miscellaneous area causing customer delays to the repair process. Provide weekly customer status reports on WIP and ongoing issues as needed by customers account representative. Works the Account Management Team (AMT) members to drive understanding and tracking of customer products and fleets. Attends meetings with customer and AMT as needed and provides input where appropriate. Works with Industrial Engineering, Repair Line Managers and Product Support Engineers to obtain technical knowledge related to products customers send in for repair.
• Ensures correct work order identification and coding of database records when quoting each repair notification. Ensures proper identification of Thales performance commitments in database and sets TAT exclusions as appropriate. Based on general guidelines, generates estimates and sets not-to exceed (NTE) authorization levels allowing labor hours and material cost to be applied to customer units for technician repair activity as required by site specific procedures. Creates and sends estimates to the customer in regards to repairs or RFQ’s with information taken from shop technicians and pricing directives/contracts.
• Proposes exchanges to customers for products under repair and works with Exchange Team for exchange unit availability as appropriate. Monitors customer terms and authorizes return shipment of customer product. When circumstances support, requests authorization to ship if a customer is blocked due to late payments or financial risk.
• Provides feedback to the customer in a timely manner regarding changes resulting in a delay of product delivery or increased cost estimate where applicable. Promote the use of PartEdge for internal and external customers. Collaborates with the Virtual Shop and Operations Support Team to fix customers issues and obtain customer information when needed. Responsible for initial customer account setup collaboratively with other departments.
• Monitors customer terms and authorizes return shipment of customer product. When circumstances support, requests authorization to ship if a customer is blocked due to late payments or financial risk. Participates in customer support meetings as appropriate. Promote upselling tactics with customers, where appropriate. To inform and work with Account Management team of upselling opportunities that will bring increased margins and/or market share. Obtains customer related information for Thales retrofit and distribution teams where required.
• Utilizes web based tools as needed to manage customer accounts. Ex. AeroExchange, ILS, etc. Documents in Salesforce ongoing customer issues and feedback from customer for AMT review. Take the extra mile to engage customers. Actively participates in improving the processes of the Customer Support Department and the repair station utilizing Lean and 6S principles. Conducts oneself in a way to ensure excellent customer service. Additional duties as assigned by team leader / Customer Support Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of direct Customer Service related experience, preferably within Aerospace, Electronics and or sales background helpful.
• Minimum of 3 years of program coordination experience.
• Certification/Associates Degree required or (equivalent work experience.)
• Proficient in SAP, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Strong oral and written communications skills to include telephone skills. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team. Must be able to maintain business confidentiality.
• Positive attitude and ability to deal with satisfied and dissatisfied customers. Fluency in French, Spanish, or Portuguese is a plus.

Special Position Requirements

• Travel: Could require up to 5-10% travel annually (Applicable after COVID restrictions)
• Direct Customer Sales and/or Service experience within the avionics industry is preferred.
• Aviation technical knowledge and product familiarity a plus.

If you’re excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community!

What We Offer

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

• Elective Health and Dental plans.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a company contribution and a match, and without vesting period.
• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
• Company provided Life Insurance.

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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.

Successful applicant must comply with federal contractor vaccine mandate requirements.

Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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