Description
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 Inflight Safety & Compliance sets the long-term strategy and oversees the financial performance of inflight safety and compliance for Alaska Air Group (AAG) and its subsidiaries. As a people leader, this role establishes strategic goals and direction for a team of leaders to uphold cabin safety standards and ensure cabin operation standards are complying with all regulatory requirements and accountable to [redacted] Chief Compliance Offer for all compliance-related matters.
Key Duties
Liaises between the inflight and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for all security and safety issues, including training content, self-disclosures, government affairs, and cabin safety.
Ensures flight attendant training and proficiency complies with the Flight Attendant Training Manual, company and regulatory requirements, and the curricula are Air Transportation Oversight System (ATOS) compliant.
Establish strategic goals and direction for the inflight management team and 24 hour on-call support as the face of inflight safety and compliance.
Develop people through effective performance management and ongoing feedback, focusing on fostering strategic and systems thinking, development of talent, and succession planning across teams and disciplines.
Collaborates with Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) safety and health to address all issues that are brought forward and advocate for inflight interests.
Collaborates with the Policy and Procedures team to develops and maintains policies and procedures that ensure and enable compliance by identifying, eliminating, or mitigating risk(s) to an acceptable level, while being mindful of operational impact.
Develops and implement continuous improvement program with the goal to improve cabin safety, increase safety awareness, and enhance the operations.
Develops, implement, and maintain Safety Continuous Monitoring programs such as cabin Line Operations Safety Audit (LOSA) program. Develop data strategy to improve the overall Safety Management System (SMS).
Leads the inflight Employee Injury Review Board and collaborates with the safety department to address inflight occupational safety issues.
Analyzes and reports all trends, safety concerns, and compliance issues to senior inflight leadership.
Oversees and supports the execution of the Safety Management System (SMS) within the inflight division.
Partner with AAG Quality Assurance team to ensure accuracy and excellence of the Inflight Quality Assurance and Compliance audit program.
Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills
Required
8 years of experience in relevant aviation safety and/or compliance.
5 years of leadership experience, with at least 2 of those years directly leading people.
Bachelor’s degree, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
Outstanding communication (e.g., verbal, written, and listening) and presentation skills, with a demonstrated commitment to clear and transparent communication.
Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand the root causes of issues and to resolve in a thorough manner.
Experience with labor unions.
Flight attendant qualified, or able to successfully complete 5 weeks of flight attendant training.
Knowledge of applicable FAA regulations.
Minimum age of 21.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Preferred
Inflight experience.
Airport SIDA Badge Requirements
Important update for non-crew employees working at an airport or maintenance hangar: Employees will be required to obtain a SIDA badge provided by the airport authority and maintain good standing in order to keep their SIDA badge. Review the SIDA Badge Requirements document for a comprehensive overview.
Job-Specific Leadership Expectations
Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.
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.
Skilled at making and defending tough decisions, while demonstrating care and concern for the opinions of others, both inside and outside the organization.
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
[redacted] 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 [redacted] & 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.
Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on 7/20/2023
Employment Type Full-Time
FLSA Status Exempt
Regular/Temporary Regular
Requisition ID 2023-10973
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 [redacted] and Horizon Air, its employees, and others as required or permitted by law. If you’d like to view a copy of our affirmative action plans, please fill out an AAP Inspection Request Form. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.