Department:
Network Operations Planning
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We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.
Job Description:
Job Summary
Maintains responsibility for the support of all aircraft performance data required by the Company for the safe and efficient operations of Southwest aircraft. Leads Operations Engineering efforts to advance procedures, SWA interests in industry working groups, support internal and external customers, and in pushing technology boundaries to enhance safety and efficiency in SWA operations.
Additional details
The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. Due to the nature of this role, you would be required to work from our Dallas, TX Headquarters facility during business hours.
U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.
Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We continue to look for opportunities to reflect the communities we serve, and welcome applicants with diverse thoughts, backgrounds, and experiences.
Responsibilities
- Ensure that system implementations meet the aircraft performance and weight and balance requirements from the manufacturer's FAA Approved Flight Manuals or other source material
- Maintain responsibility for the development, management, and oversight of takeoff, enroute, landing aircraft performance systems and weight and balance systems as required by FAR Part 25 and 121
- Convey performance information through Electronic Flight Bag, Dispatch flight planning system, Flight Operations Manual, Flight Reference Manual, and other Operations publications
- Oversee the design, implementation, and management of aircraft performance data systems and weight and balance systems to support the safe and efficient operation of the airline
- Maintain aircraft performance systems and supporting data, including Electronic Flight Bag applications, Dispatch flight planning system, and weight and balance systems
- Lead development of new and advancement of software code for Operations Engineering to support the operational working groups
- Facilitate transition of current Operations Engineering programming standards to future standards based on the best operational and business practices available
- Lead department in support to other groups within the Company, including Dispatch, Schedule Planning, Maintenance, Finance, and Ground Operations in regards to aircraft performance capability and regulation
- Study and analyze airplane performance, and serves as a Company resource for airplane performance capability and regulation
- Lead support and representation to external groups, including airport authorities, manufacturers, vendors, regulators, and consultants
- May perform other job duties as directed by Employee’s Leaders
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, aerodynamics, and their applications
- Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming
- Skilled in reading technical documents, following instructions, learning, and understanding office procedures and various contracts
- Skilled in collecting, organizing, visualizing, and assimilating data, including turning raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software
- Skilled in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
- Ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem
- Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions, including finding a relationship among unrelated events
- Ability to work extended hours based on operational needs
Education
- Required: High School Diploma or GED
Experience
- Expert level experience, expansive and far reaching knowledge in:
- Airline or manufacturer experience in aerodynamics and/or aircraft performance engineering
- Boeing aircraft performance tools and methods
- Aircraft certification, flight operations, flight dispatch, and aircraft weight and balance
Physical Abilities
- Ability to perform work duties from [limited space workstation/desk/office area] for extended periods of time
- Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job
- Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job
Other Qualifications
- Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines
- Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines
Competitive market salary from $145,000 to $148,000 per year* depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the company.
Benefits you’ll love:
• Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
• Up to a 9.3% 401(k) Company match, dollar for dollar, of your eligible pay, per paycheck *
• Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution toward retirement - when Southwest profits, you profit**
• Explore more Benefits you’ll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits
*Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.
**401(k) match contributions are subject to the plan’s vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits
***ProfitSharing contributions are subject to plan’s vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company.
Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Job Posting End Date12/11/2024
