Company Alaska Airlines
The Team
Guided by our purpose, core values, and leadership principles, we are creating an airline people love. Our corporate teams set the strategies and operational plans to ensure the success of our company. Whether we use our expertise in accounting, human resources, finance, planning, legal, marketing, or any of our operational divisions, our shared passion for travel and our guests is what motivates us to achieve excellence each day. If you share our passion for creating an airline people love, we want to hear from you.
Role Specific Details
Role Summary
The Quality Assurance (QA) Auditor is responsible for developing solutions to provide independent and objective assessment of internal controls governing business, operational, and safety for functions and processes at Alaska and Horizon (and subsidiaries, including McGee Air Services), including but not limited to Flight Operations, Maintenance & Engineering, Inflight, and Airports. As an individual contributor, this role makes recommendations to improve routine and special reviews promoting risk management awareness, operational safety assurance, and helps to develop actionable plans to resolve audit findings.
Program Details
Key Duties
Intermediate Level
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With limited direction from management, works to support Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air operating division by providing an independent and objective assessment of internal controls governing business, operational, safety and regulatory (FAA) processes while working in a team ranging from one to three professionals.
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Performs inquiries of subject matter experts to gain an understanding of processes for Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air operating divisions.
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Takes initiative to develop solutions to complex problems, including creating process documentation, identifying internal controls, and developing and executing test plans.
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Demonstrates project management skills and executes project objectives.
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Collaborates with management to address business risks and to help develop actionable plans to resolve audit findings.
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Assists in the performance of special reviews including, but not limited to, system implementations, cost-benefit analyses, and safety/regulatory and/or corporate compliance investigations compliance investigations.
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Supports external reviews of company operating divisions by supporting both business and aviation-specific projects (such as Department of Defense (DOD) surveys and the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA).
Senior Level
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Demonstrate project management and operational analysis by significantly contributing to audit engagement teams on risk-based reviews of complex operational, regulatory compliance, station operations, and safety processes in all operating divisions, requiring independent judgement and initiative.
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Act as a subject matter expert in QA/audit functions and processes and a reference/resource for Audit team members.
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Manage execution of all audit engagements in accordance with the AAG QA Manual and leverages risk-based auditing principles.
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Collaborate with senior management to develop solutions to complex regulatory compliance, safety, and operational risks and applying professional expertise to influence operational leaders responsible for designing and executing actionable plans to resolve audit findings.
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Promote risk management awareness and operational safety assurance throughout the organization by facilitating the development of tools and techniques that strengthen risk management and internal controls.
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Manage projects to support the performance of special reviews including, but not limited to, system implementations, internal investigations, and surveillance activities, as well as safety/regulatory and/or regulatory compliance investigations.
Additional Details
Day in the Life
Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills
Intermediate Level
Required
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2 years of experience in Safety, Operations, Auditing, or related area.
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Bachelor’s degree or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Strong analytical skills.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
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Professional curiosity, personal accountability for results, strong credibility with peers, subordinates, and leaders.
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Proven track record of working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment on complex projects.
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Process driven and a strong safety advocate; experience contributing to cohesive, results-oriented teams, and to deliver high-quality results within time budgets and in accordance with audit methodology and standards.
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Ability to understand complex business and operational processes.
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Travel approximately 10-50% of the time primarily in North America. Other locations may be required as well.
Senior Level
Required
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4 years of experience in public accounting, internal audit, Safety, Operations, or related area.
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Bachelor’s degree or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
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Travel approximately 10-50% of the time primarily in North America. Other locations may be required as well.
Required at all levels
Job-Specific Leadership Expectations
Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.
Salary Range
74400.00-142600.00 / year
Pay Details
QA Auditor, Audit Programs: $74,400.00 - $111,600.00
Senior QA Auditor, Audit Programs: $95,000.00 - $142,600.00
Salary Details
Pay will be based on multiple factors, including and not limited to location, relevant experience/level and skillset while balancing internal equity relative to other Alaska/Horizon employees. Alaska/Horizon is committed to fair, unbiased compensation along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate.
Note: We don’t typically hire at the top of the range.
Total Rewards
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.
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Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air
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Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
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Generous 401k match program
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Quarterly and annual bonus plans
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Generous holiday and paid time off
For more information about Alaska/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.
FLSA Status Non-Exempt/Exempt
Employment Type Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
Requisition Type Management
Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on 1/30/2025
Location Seattle - Corporate HQ
Regulatory Information Equal Employment Opportunity We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees and do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information (including family medical history), political views or activity, or other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We may use your information to maintain the safety and security of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, its employees, and others as required or permitted by law. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT – regulations, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines or a metabolite of these drugs prior to any offer or employment or transfer into a safety-sensitive position. Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air and any employment offer will be withdrawn.
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Job Locations USA-WA-SeaTac
Requisition ID 2025-13696
Category Corporate & Operations
