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Education
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Certification
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Esther VEGA

Summary

Aviation professional with extensive experience in navigating complex regulatory environments. Enhanced document handling efficiency by 20% at SENASA through expert document management and proficiency in English. Proven analytical decision-making skills have facilitated successful mediation of passenger disputes while streamlining operational processes, reflecting a strong commitment to excellence and collaboration in high-stakes settings.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Legal Technician

SENASA
02.2016 - Current

Legal technician for passenger rights and liability claims under the alternative dispute resolution (ADR) for the Spanish Aviation Safety and Security Agency (AESA).

  • My role involves providing technical support for the resolution of cases under Regulation (EC) No 261/2004. This includes analyzing passenger complaints, reviewing documentation to ensure compliance with European aviation regulations, and facilitating alternative dispute resolution processes.
  • Ensured timely resolution of customer inquiries related to their claims.
  • Achievements:

- Translation of several documents, templates, standardized responses, and COVID regulations related to air transportation incidents.

- Successful translation of ADR-related forms and documents.

- Specialization in complaints of the Iberia Group.

- Collaboration in the implementation of ADR.

Support for the Study and Analysis Commission of Air Traffic Incident Notification, CEANITA, belonging to the Evaluation, Safety, and Internal Technical Audit Directorate (DESATI), AESA.

  • Reviewed files, records, and other documents to obtain information or respond to requests. Directed the organization of records linked to air navigation operational manuals, partnership charts, and related documents. Supported SNS using the Eccairs database.
  • Achievements:

- Translated investigation files with written implementations to airlines and ACC.

- Designed innovative processes to optimize document handling, boosting weekly file output by 20%.

- Managed yearly report recommendations publication on AESA's website.

Airport Customer Service Agent

GROUNDFORCE (Air Europa)
11.2013 - 11.2014
  • Airport Customer Service Agent.
  • Ensured timely resolution of customer inquiries related to their claims.
  • Performed troubleshooting activities when necessary in order to resolve any customer issues quickly and efficiently.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to customer service operations under Regulation EU No. 261/2004.

Atención al cliente

AIR EUROPA
01.2004 - 01.2006
  • Airport Customer Service Agent
  • Resolved issues related to cancellations, delays, and overbooking using effective interpersonal skills. Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to customer service operations under Regulation EU No. 261/2004.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations by following appropriate protocols.
  • Ensured timely resolution of customer inquiries related to their claims.
  • Performed troubleshooting activities when necessary in order to resolve any customer issues quickly and efficiently.
  • Coordinated with parties to assist authorities upon their arrival at the airport.

Education

UNIVERSITY DEGREE - English Language and Literature

Universidad Autónoma De Madrid
UNIVERSIDAD AUTÓNOMA DE MADRID
12.2003

Some College (No Degree) - DIPLOMA IN FLIGHT DISPATCHER

Aeroformación
Aeroformación

Master of Arts - Teaching English as a Second Language

Universidad Complutense De Madrid
12.2004

Skills

  • English Proficiency
  • Document Management Skills
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Analytical Decision-Making
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving

Affiliations

I have been involved in volunteer projects (red cross or solidarity projects in Asia)

Accomplishments

Publication of my translations in Aesa (files from Ceanita and ADR forms).

Certification

  • Basic civil aviation security awareness
  • SSP-I Initial Security Training
  • Introduction to the Occurrence Reporting System (SNS)
  • Introduction to Eccairs
  • Data protection law
  • Regulation of AIR and SERA (Standardised European Rules of the Air)
  • Administrative procedure and aeronautical inspection regulations
  • Cybersecurity Practices In Aesa
  • Avsec 11.2.6 - Civil Aviation Security Awareness According To Reg. Eu 185/2010

Timeline

Legal Technician

SENASA
02.2016 - Current

Airport Customer Service Agent

GROUNDFORCE (Air Europa)
11.2013 - 11.2014

Atención al cliente

AIR EUROPA
01.2004 - 01.2006

UNIVERSITY DEGREE - English Language and Literature

Universidad Autónoma De Madrid

Some College (No Degree) - DIPLOMA IN FLIGHT DISPATCHER

Aeroformación

Master of Arts - Teaching English as a Second Language

Universidad Complutense De Madrid
Esther VEGA