Air Travel GDS Expert

GDS Operations & Air Booking Management

Create, manage, and optimize domestic and international air reservations using Sabre, Apollo / Galileo. Issue, reissue, refund, void, and troubleshoot air tickets, including complex international and multi-city itineraries. Perform advanced fare construction, interpret fare rules, and resolve pricing discrepancies. Handle PNR management, queue processing, schedule changes, and irregular operations (IRROPS). Maintain compliance with IATA, airline, and internal guidelines.

Fare Optimization & Pricing Strategy

Monitor fare trends, inventory management practices, and airline pricing behavior to identify cost-saving opportunities. Evaluate fare filings, fare basis codes, combinability rules, surcharges, and commission structures to improve booking efficiency. Provide strategic recommendations on advance purchase windows, preferred routings, and booking-class optimization. Analyze booking and fare performance using available data sources and reporting tools.

Airline Contracting & Fare Negotiation

Participate in or lead negotiations for corporate airline agreements, route deals, private fares, and special pricing. Prepare analytical insights (volume, yield, cabin-class mix) to support negotiation strategies. Manage relationships with airline partners to ensure optimal access to negotiated benefits and opportunities. Verify that negotiated fares are properly filed, loaded into the GDS, and adequately utilized by the agency.

Agency Branch Setup & System Maintenance

Set up and maintain agency branch configurations within GDS systems, including PCCs / Office IDs, duty codes, users, queues, and security settings. Manage access levels, profiles, formats, scripts, and printers for multiple branches. Oversee GDS configurations for workflow optimization and quality control processes. Coordinate with GDS vendors for system updates, troubleshooting, and service enhancements. Ensure agency locations remain compliant with GDS, ARC / BSP, and airline requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Support

Work with travel consultants, operations teams, finance, procurement, and account managers to support air program goals. Provide training, guidance, and troubleshooting support on GDS processes, ticketing, and fare strategies. Deliver reporting on savings, airline performance, branch activity, and ticketing accuracy.

Required Skills & Qualifications

5+ years of advanced GDS experience (Sabre, Amadeus, or Galileo required). Strong experience in fare construction, fare optimization, ticketing, and air booking. Demonstrated experience in airline fare negotiation and corporate contracting. Hands-on experience with GDS branch setup, PCC / Office ID management, user configuration, and QC processes. Deep knowledge of IATA, airline fare structures, NDC, and distribution practices. Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. High attention to detail and ability to work with complex systems and data.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a TMC or corporate travel environment. Familiarity with mid-office / back-office systems and quality control tools. GDS Sabre / Apollo or IATA certifications. Experience with travel data tools (e.g., MIDT, ARC, PRISM, Backoffice Accounting i.e. Globalware / Tres / Trams).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Costa Mesa, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $60.00 / hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2025.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.