Sr Ops Engineer
Southwest Airlines - Dallas, TX
posted 1 day ago
About the position
Maintains responsibility for the support of all aircraft performance data required by the company for the safe and efficient operations of Southwest aircraft. Studies and analyzes airplane performance, and serves as a Company resource for airplane performance capability and regulation. Works to advance procedures, SWA interests in industry working groups, support internal and external customers, and in pushing technology boundaries to enhance safety and efficiency in SWA operations. The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. Due to the nature of this role, you would be required to work from our Dallas, TX Headquarters facility during business hours.
Responsibilities
- Convey performance information through Electronic Flight Bag, Dispatch flight planning system, Flight Operations Manual, Flight Reference Manual, and other Operations publications
- Ensure that system implementations meet the aircraft performance requirements from the manufacturer's FAA Approved Flight Manuals or other source material
- Facilitate transition of current Operations Engineering programming standards to future standards based on the best operational and business practices available
- Maintain responsibility for the development, management, and oversight of takeoff, en-route, and landing aircraft performance systems as required by FAR Part 25 and 121
- Oversee the design, implementation, and management of aircraft performance data systems to support the safe and efficient operation of the airline
- Maintain aircraft performance systems and supporting data, including Electronic Flight Bag applications, and Dispatch flight planning system
- Develop software code for Flight Operations Engineering (FLOE) to support the operational working groups
- Provide support to other groups within the Company, including Dispatch, Schedule Planning, Maintenance, Finance, and Ground Operations in regards to aircraft performance capability and regulation
- May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Advanced level experience, seasoned and specialized knowledge in airline or manufacturer experience in aerodynamics and/or aircraft performance engineering
- Boeing aircraft performance tools and methods
- Aircraft certification, flight operations, and flight dispatch
Benefits
- Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
- Southwest will help fund your 401(k) retirement savings with Company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings
- Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan- when Southwest profits, you profit
- Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets)
- Health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment
