Our close-knit flight operations team orchestrates the daily operations of our airline, creating an airline people love from behind the scenes. As a member on this team, you’ll use your expertise to create the situations that make guest experiences as safe and enjoyable as possible. You’ll be at the heart of how our airlines will achieve its goals and enjoy the opportunities you’ll have to create a long and satisfying career with us. Role Summary The Flight Operations Engineer develops and maintains aircraft performance systems for all aircraft within [redacted] fleets. This engineer will also provide vendor oversight for the systems and functions that are outsourced to third party vendors. This Flight Operation Engineer will use engineering expertise to develop programs and processes to ensure safety, optimum efficiency, and compliance. Key Duties Develop performance data, including takeoff, enroute and landing. Prepares approved airport performance data compliant with [redacted] policies and consistent with processes approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Integrates performance data into documents for [redacted] fleets. Implements takeoff, climb and landing performance programs for data development, procedure planning and evaluation. Coordinate with manufacturers and vendors as required for technical data necessary for performance data development. Maintains data, logic and functionality of weight and balance systems, develops test scripts and performs vendor oversite functions when programing changes occur. Maintains and revises Weight and Balance Program documentation and Technical Substantiation Document. Validates flight planning system changes are successfully implemented. Conducts market study payload capability analysis for in-house customers. Obtains and analyzes airport maps and diagrams to extract relevant obstacle data. Maintains and improves computer tools used for performance evaluations. Ensures departmental compliance with applicable aircraft performance FARs. Track frequency of max power takeoffs. Minimum Equipment List (MEL)/ Configuration Deviation Lists (CDL) support and creation of performance adjustments or penalties to permit operation with MELs. Develops, analyzes and implements cost saving operational initiatives (e.g. fuel burn reduction strategies). Represents [redacted] at appropriate industry forums. Participates in off-hours support for Engineer pager rotation. Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills Required Minimum of 2 years of engineering or related experience. Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, preferably with a focus in aeronautical engineering or an additional two years of training/experience in lieu of this degree. Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations Parts 25, 36, 91 and 121. Organized, extremely attentive to detail and highly safety conscious. Excellent presentation and communication skills (e.g., listening, written and verbal). Proficiency in database manipulation and design with experience in MS Access and MS Excel. Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment. Ability to adapt and learn new technology. Minimum age of 18. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Preferred Demonstrated proficiency in office automation in Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) Familiarity with FAA Airplane Flight Manuals, [redacted] Systems and Flight Handbooks Knowledge of Boeing Jet Transport Performance Methods, aircraft weight and balance terminology and methods Knowledge of MEL and CDL for Alaska fleets. Demonstrated proficiency in computer programs Fortran, client and web applications using MS stack. Demonstrated proficiency using Boeing/Airbus performance documents and Performance Engineer\'s Manual. Demonstrated proficiency using takeoff, climb and landing analysis computer programs. Familiar with [redacted] performance data methods, documentation and operations specifications. Job-Specific Leadership Expectations Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable. Total Rewards Competitive total rewards package Medical, dental and vision benefits 401k match program Monthly incentive pay plan Annual incentive pay plan Generous paid time off Travel privileges on [redacted] & Horizon Air FLSA Status Exempt Employment Type Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Apply Before 12/21/2020 Equal Employment Opportunity Horizon Air and [redacted] are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws. We participate in E-Verify, a service of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA), where required.