Customer Communications Specialist 1

Alstom; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union position

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

Alstom at Newark Liberty International Airport is seeking a full-time Customer Communications Specialist. The role focuses on clear, real-time communication to passengers, airport partners, and internal teams, especially during service disruptions, to ensure safe and smooth travel.

You’ll monitor system activity, respond quickly to changes, and deliver accurate updates when it matters most. This union-represented position offers competitive hourly pay and dynamic daily work at a major

Qualifications

• Strong communicator with the ability to stay clear and calm under pressure.
• Quick thinker who can respond in real time without hesitation.
• Customer-focused mindset with attention to detail.
• Able to collaborate across operations, maintenance, and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Monitor system activity and respond quickly to operational changes.
• Deliver accurate real-time updates to passengers, airport partners, and internal teams.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and airport teams to ensure smooth communications.
• Ensure all communication channels (PA systems, radios, intercoms) are ready and functioning.
• Contribute to basic reporting and system monitoring activities.

Job description

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Customer Communications Specialist 1

Date: 30 Sept 2026

Location: Newark, NJ, US

Company: Alstom

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signaling and digital mobility, we offer our customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide.

Could you be the full-time Customer Communications Specialist we’re looking for at Newark Airport?

Customer Communications Specialist (Union Position)

Location: Newark Liberty International Airport (Newark, NJ)
Pay: $21.10/hour

Your future role

Take on a hands-on role where clear, real-time communication makes a direct impact. As a Customer Communications Specialist, you’ll keep passengers, airport partners, and internal teams informed—especially during service disruptions—helping ensure a smooth and safe travel experience.

Working alongside a collaborative and fast-paced team, you’ll monitor system activity, respond quickly to operational changes, and deliver accurate updates when they matter most.

You’ll play a key role in:

• Communicating real-time service updates to passengers and stakeholders
• Coordinating with operations, maintenance, and airport teams
• Ensuring all communication channels (PA systems, radios, intercoms) are ready and functioning
• Contributing to basic reporting and system monitoring activities

What success looks like in this role

• Passengers receive timely, clear, and consistent information
• Communication supports efficient operational recovery
• Stakeholders remain aligned during fast-changing situations
• Systems are checked regularly and ready for use
• Information is delivered confidently, even under pressure

All about you

We value attitude, reliability, and communication skills. You don’t need to meet every requirement to apply—we’re looking for candidates who are ready to learn and grow.

• Strong communicator with the ability to stay clear and calm under pressure
• Quick thinker who can respond in real time without hesitation
• Customer-focused mindset with attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a structured, team-based environment
• Able to collaborate across operations, maintenance, and external partners
• Experience with radios, intercoms, or similar systems is helpful (not required)

Things you’ll enjoy

• A stable, union role with competitive hourly pay ($21.10/hour)
• A dynamic work environment where no two days are the same
• The opportunity to support critical airport transportation operations
• Working alongside experienced, supportive colleagues
• Career development opportunities within a global organization

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. But once you see the impact of your work, you’ll be proud to be part of the journey.

Important to note

This is a union-represented position supporting operations at Newark Liberty International Airport.

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and able to succeed.