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 Air Traffic Control (ATC) and Airfield Operations Program Manager leads Alaska Airlines’ mid- to long-term planning with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Traffic organization and Airport Operators. This individual contributor builds and maintains strong relationships with FAA Air Traffic facilities and international Air Navigation Service Providers, while representing Alaska Airlines’ interests at key airport and ATC stakeholder meetings to address airspace safety and efficiency. The role also manages relationships with Airport Operators across the network, focusing on airfield operations, safety, access, and efficiency.
Key Duties:
- Serves as the subject matter expert and thought leader in ATC and Airfield Operations in managing airfield construction impacts on Alaska Airlines’ operations.
- Supports domestic and international new market development.
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Designs, advocate and implement cross-divisional needs and provide recommendations on airport master plans, national airspace changes, military airspace proposals, and noise studies.
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Represents Alaska Airlines at Air Traffic and Airport Safety Risk Management Panels and provides subject matter expertise in Airport Master Planning studies.
- Represents Alaska Air Group and Flight Operations at company/industry forums as an influential subject matter expert in air traffic management and airfield operations.
- Leads airspace safety and efficiency initiatives across Alaska Airlines’ network.
- Networks and influences relationships with internal and external stakeholders throughout Alaska Airlines’ route network aligning stakeholder interests related to airfield construction, NAVAID impacts, winter operations, and safety.
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Serves as backup to ATC Support Specialist for nav database changes, route updates, and chart management.
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Monitors emerging National Airspace System(NAS) technology changes and coordinate with Dispatch and IT to ensure tools and data capabilities support modern NAS operations.
Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills:
Required
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7 years of airport operations, air traffic management, airline operational, or equivalent aviation experience.
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Bachelor’s degree with a focus in related discipline, or an additional two years of training/experience in lieu of this degree.
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Ability to evaluate Federal Aviation Regulations, and international aviation regulations, and understand the applicability to airline operational requirements.
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Ability to travel 20% of the time while in the role.
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Knowledge of the National Airspace System.
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High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum age of 18.
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Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Preferred
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Private pilot certificate, dispatcher, or air traffic controller certification and/or air traffic management experience.
- Ability to build effective working relationships with internal customers and federal, state, and local aviation officials.
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Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
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Effective communication skills (e.g., verbal, written, and listening).
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Detailed oriented and highly organized, with ability to multi-task and work independently with limited guidance in a fast-paced environment.
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Working knowledge of 7110.65, Air Traffic Controller’s Handbook, FAR Part 139, AC 150/5300 Airport Design, NAVAIDs, and flight procedures.
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Experience working with international air navigation service providers.
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Foreign language.
Job-Specific Leadership Expectations:
Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance.
Salary Range: $141,250 - $211,900 / 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/Hawaiian/Horizon employees. Alaska/Hawaiian/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, Hawaiian 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, Hawaiian 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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Annual bonus plans
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Generous holiday and paid time off
For more information about Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.
Regulatory Information:
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement
It is the policy of Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and to ensure equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and benefits of employment or potential employment.
We also prohibit discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.
We have established an EEO Compliance Program under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 503”) and the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (“VEVRAA”). All applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. In addition, we have established an audit and reporting system to allow for effective measurement of its equal employment opportunity activities.
To implement this policy, we will:
(1) Recruit, hire, train and promote qualified persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and any other legally protected categories;
(2) Ensure that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements; and
(3) Ensure that all personnel actions and employment activities such as compensation, benefits, promotions, layoffs, return from layoff, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air sponsored programs, and tuition assistance will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.
Employees and applicants for employment will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion or discrimination because they have engaged or may engage in (1) filing a complaint, (2) opposing any act or practice made unlawful by, or exercising any other right protected by, any Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions of VEVRAA, or (3) assisting or participating in any investigation, compliance evaluation, hearing, or any other activity related to the administration of any Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions of VEVRAA.
Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations
Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian 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/Hawaiian Airlines/Horizon Air and any employment offer will be withdrawn.
FLSA Status: Exempt Employment Type: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Requisition Type: Management Location: Renton - Global Training Center Featured Job: 0 L:: #LI-B
