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 Director Regional Flying SkyWest is charged with oversight of the SkyWest operation. This people leader role closely partners with Regional Directors, Managers, and Supervisors to support operational performance, compliance, and vendor relationships.
Key Duties
Establish strategic goals and direction for team of Alaska and SkyWest leaders to ensure adherence to all applicable regulatory, compliance, and safety guidelines related to Alaska and SkyWest operations.
Coordinate and present at quarterly Operational Performance (OPL) meetings and weekly regional calls with Alaska and SkyWest leaders while ensuring that Alaska and SkyWest leaders are held accountable to operational performance standards.
Set long-term strategy for SkyWest interests and operations in designing and developing standard procedures for handling of SkyWest flights by AAG and business partner staff.
Liaise between OCC and SOC on irregular operation contingency planning.
Partner with the Project Management team on future SkyWest openings.
Travel regularly to each SkyWest city in the Alaska Air Group system to support the leadership of those stations.
Partner with Alaska Policies and Procedures to ensure that the AAG product is consistently represented from an employee and customer perspective.
Develop people through effective performance management and ongoing feedback, focusing on fostering strategic and systems thinking, to ensure managers and staff perform at a high level and provide consistent, value-added results related to SkyWest and Alaska Operations.
Partner with other SkyWest and Alaska operational teams such as Safety, Customer Service, Maintenance & Engineering, Flight Operations, Inflight, and other divisions to ensure effective alignment and to share best practices.
Shape safety and compliance culture of Alaska and SkyWest teams through action, presence, and reinforcement of behaviors alongside Regional Compliance Managers.
Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills
Required
A minimum of 8 years of airport operations or related experience.
A minimum of 5 years of leadership experience, with at least 2 years of experience leading teams of people to achieve companywide goals and initiatives.
A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree, or an additional 2 years of experience in lieu of this degree.
Experience working with/overseeing vendor relationships.
Strong understanding of airport operations which includes but is not limited to above-wing operations (e.g., ticket counter, gate, baggage) and below-wing operations (e.g., ramp operations).
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to create collaborative relationships that drive outcomes in the best interest of the company with others in the organization and key external business partners.
Demonstrates an innovative, resilient, fact-based and creative solutions-focused mindset, with ability to thrive in a rapidly-changing, collaborative environment and to manage conflict.
A proven ability to leverage business acumen and analytic capability to position the organization as a critical business partner.
Demonstrated ability to develop new ideas to improve safety, compliance, efficiency, and cost.
Excellent written and verbal communication, influencing and motivational skills.
Demonstrated ability to present information and effectively communicate in front of varying audiences.
Must have valid passport and willingness to travel throughout the Alaska Airlines system. International travel may be required.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum age of 18.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Preferred
- A Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree.
Job-Specific Leadership Expectations
Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.
Salary Range
$116,900 - $192,900 / year
Total Target Compensation Range (incl. bonus & equity)
$153,770 - $252,570
Salary Details
The pay range and total target compensation package listed above is the expected pay offered for this position at the start of employment. Your pay will be based on multiple factors, including and not limited to location, your relevant experience/level, 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.
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 with high priority status
Select number of confirmed travel credits provided annually
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 3/11/2024
Location Seattle
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-Seattle
Requisition ID 2024-11968
Category Corporate & Operations
Workplace Type Onsite
