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 Summary

The Flight Standards and Deicing Program Manager is the sole subject matter expert for the development and maintenance of the Flight Operations Manual (FOM) and the Flight Operations Deicing Manual (FODM). As individual contributor role, this role exercises considerable latitude and initiative in writing and maintaining this manual but also works closely with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) request and approval process.

Key Duties

• As the lead subject matter expert, this role is responsible for writing the Flight Operations Manual (FOM) policies and procedures for pilots and dispatchers.

  • Continual review and updates of existing content which covers a multitude of subjects within twenty chapters.

  • Research and write new content in accordance with regulatory guidance.

  • Publish multiple revisions and bulletins annually.

  • Ensuring proper standards are reflected to show all fleet types

• As new markets arise, this role will be responsible for coordinating with stakeholders across the organization at varying levels to ensure compliance, op specs, performance with fleet tech teams, jeppeson coverage

• Manage and ensure compliancy with international operations and procedures

• The Program Manager must develop, cultivate, and maintain partnerships with internal and external teams to understand and investigate root causes and develop comprehensive fixes for operational issues reported by Irregularity Reports, ASAP, and the Compliance department.

• Identify, research, and coordinate the Standards and Deicing programs between aircraft fleets, other Alaska Airlines divisions and when applicable Horizon Air.

• Manage and lead strategic improvement efforts for the FAA Approved Alaska Airlines Deicing Program which requires:

  • Review and updates to the Flight Operations Deicing Manual (FODM), applicable Flight Handbook content, 10-7 Deice content and Holdover Times (HOT) EFB app.

  • Collaborate with Pilot Training to produce initial and recurrent deicing training annually.

  • Coordinate with AOCS, vendors and airports for program changes.

• Lead, participate in and review divisional and cross-divisional SRAs.

• Manage and lead the bi-monthly Flight Operations Coordination Meeting.

• Complete IOSA and DOD audit checklist for Flight Standards.

• Represent Alaska Airlines at industry meetings to collaborate with the FAA, A4A, other airlines and aircraft manufacturers.

• Work with Holdover Time application vendor to review and release annual app update.

• Manage Flight Operations Duty Officer (FODO) manual and SharePoint site.

• Provide support to EFB Team, manage EFB Supplement and FOM EFB content.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills

Required

• A minimum of 7 years of air carrier experience and or experience leading major programs/initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree

• Working knowledge and understanding of Federal Aviation Regulations and Air Carrier Operations.

• Critical thinking skills, with the ability to apply problem-solving processes.

• Excellent communication skills (e.g., verbal, written, and listening).

• Detailed oriented and highly organized, with ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work independently with limited guidance in a fast-paced environment.

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

• Minimum age of 18.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred

• Previous piloting or pilot training experience.

• Technical writing experience.

• A Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree, with a focus in a technical discipline.

Job-Specific Leadership Expectations

Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.

Salary Range

$101,400 - $152,000 / year

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.

• Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air

• Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits

• Generous 401k match program

• Quarterly and annual bonus plans

• Generous holiday and paid time off

For more information about Alaska/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.

FLSA Status Exempt
Employment Type Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
Requisition Type Management
Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on 9/23/2024
Location Seattle - Flight Training Cntr
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.
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Job Locations USA-WA-SeaTac
Requisition ID 2024-12963
Category Corporate & Operations