Jobs at Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air

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 Flight Operations Performance Manager oversees the execution of cross departmental and divisional operations performance initiatives and programs as a representative of the Chief Pilot's office. This role leads and establishes priorities for the Fatigue Risk Management Plan and conducts analysis to provide recommendations to improve Flight Operations' operational performance and productivity.

Key Duties

• Leads the execution of projects and initiatives for the Chief Pilot's office and represents the Chief Pilot within the organization.

• Execute on the strategy for development and success of the Alaska Airline's Fatigue Risk Management Plan (FRMP) ensuring high standards of safety and performance are met.

• Performs ad-hoc analyses to identify root cause issues and make recommendations and implements solutions to improve productivity (e.g., management of sick time, leave, delays, or schedule).

• Performs analysis of Pilot Irregularities Reports and make recommendations for process improvement.

• Responsible for overseeing the tracking and reporting of the pilot group performance in preparation for Flight Operations Performance Leadership (OPL).

• Proactively guides pilots on preparing thorough tarmac delay reports to ensure compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulated program and prevent violations and fees.

• Partners with IT in the administration of the pilot website and iPad to ensure pilots have access to all necessary operational, safety and company information/communication.

• Represents Flight Operations interests in the pilot hiring process.

• Help manage the Pilot Record Database.

• Partners with talent acquisition team to ensure Alaska Airlines is attending the appropriate hiring/network events and attends and represents Alaska.

• Manages Flight Operations Pilot Intern program and assignments.

Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills

Required

• 4 years of aviation experience with a background in Flight Operations.

• A Bachelor’s degree with a focus in an aviation or business-related field, or an additional two years of training/experience in lieu of this degree.

• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze data, understand the root causes of issues, and to resolve in a thorough manner.

• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), operations specifications, and Flight Operations Manuals.

• Strong interpersonal skills facilitating effective verbal and written communication at all levels in the organization.

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

• Detail oriented and highly organized, with the ability to multi-task and work independently with limited guidance in a fast-paced, safety-oriented environment.

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

• Minimum age of 18.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred

• Dispatch or pilot certification.

• Experience using Tableau, running analyses, and interpreting results.

• Part 121 Airline experience

Salary Range

$95,000 -- $142,600 / 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/Horizon employees. Alaska/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 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

• 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 2/17/2025
Location Seattle - Flight Training Cntr
Regulatory Information 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.
Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations Alaska 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/Horizon Air and any employment offer will be withdrawn.
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Job Locations USA-WA-SeaTac
Requisition ID 2025-13811
Category Corporate & Operations