Department: Network Operations Planning
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Job Description: Job Summary
All of Southwest’s People come together to deliver on our Purpose; Connecting People to what’s important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel. The Air Traffic Management Advisor delivers on our Purpose by providing thought Leadership and advoc acy for safe and efficient programs, policies, and procedures with airport and air traffic management stakeholders. This role provides representation at industry and FAA meetings on ATM policies, collaborating with all stakeholders to protect the interests of Southwest Airlines and aligning our enterprise strategic in itiatives involving air traffic and airfield management. The Air Traffic Management Advisor is a strong communicator who looks forward to the opportunity to be part of meaningful and impactful initiatives and drive the future of Southwest.
Additional Details:
This role is offered as a remote workplace position, which may require travel for trainings , meetings, conferences, etc. Outside of those required visits, the majority of your working time may be spent in a remote location, away from our Corporate Campus. Please note, while this is a remote position, there is limited group of states or localities ineligible for Employees to regularly perform their work off-site. Those ineligible locations are: Alaska, Delaware, New Jersey, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
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
Provide advice in order to resolve broad strategic issues through development and implementation of strategy and act as trusted resource in understanding ATM influences on the operation and projects or initiative delivery
Responsible for strategic planning related to air navigation services and their impacts across the company’s network
Inform on present and future state of Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSP) through an understanding of internal and external challenges, identifying unique opportunities to enhance safety and efficiency
Works with leader to align on priorities, constructively address project work, and build personal development plans
Identify evolving business needs, industry trends, and advancements in the field of air traffic management that drives Southwest Airlines to adapt
Manage enterprise change process to ensure new procedures continue to meet business needs
Oversee execution of Department projects including root cause analysis, determination and resolution and recommend and institute operational changes to increase efficiencies and quality and/or decrease costs
Provide guidance on complexities of air traffic management
Maintain a comprehensive understanding of industry trends
Collaborate with all applicable parties inside SWA, stakeholders across our network and ANSP
Influence internal and external stakeholders in the industry and with governmental agencies to ensure the best interests of Southwest Airlines are met pertaining to air traffic management
Must be able to meet any physical ability requirements listed on this description
May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of traffic flow management and the execution of aircraft movement
Highly skilled in understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
Skilled in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
Skilled in considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
Highly skilled in effective communication and listening skills with all levels
Highly skilled in formatting and presenting data and information
Ability to coach and mentor others in air traffic management
Ability to communicate complex topics to a wide range of audiences at varying levels of understanding
Ability to consult at the Director and VP Level
Ability to influence Sr Leaders in making difficult decisions that add value
Ability to build working relationship with Sr Leaders throughout the Company
Ability to drive change and ensure results are implemented
Ability to apply the right mix of processes & tools to get excellent results
Ability to architect practical solutions and enable change that leads to results, action and impact Education
Required: High School Diploma or GED
Experience
Expert-level experience, expansive and far-reaching knowledge in:
Airlines, air traffic management
Microsoft products
Airline or transportation industry experience
Preferred: Knowledge of FAA programs involving NextGen, ATM, Airfield operations, DOD Special Activity Airspace etc.
Preferred: Understanding of the role of FAA systems such ERAM, MicroEARTS , STARS, CRDA, etc.
Preferred: Experience with m ost NextGen Programs i.e. PBN, TBFM, TFDM, MRO, TFMS, SWIM and the role they play in operating the Air Transportation System.
Licensing/Certification
N/A
Physical Abilities
Ability to perform work duties from [limited space work station/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
Must meet confidentiality expectations as to confidential, proprietary and sensitive Company information
Must be able to travel and work extended hours based on operational needs
Pay & Benefits:
Competitive market salary from $137,250 - $152,500 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 doesn’t 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 Date
06/16/2024