Sr Fleet Manager - DMX

Southwest Airlines•Dallas, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

All of Southwest’s People come together to deliver on our Purpose; Connecting People to what’s important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel. The Senior Fleet Manager invests in our Purpose by providing leadership and guidance to support the Technical Operations Department by managing aircraft configuration, performance monitoring, and data-driven decision-making across the fleet. This role will have a heavy emphasis on being able to use Southwest’s data to support long-term fleet strategies, determining effectiveness of program changes, and assisting in determining Technical Operations priorities. The Senior Fleet Manager is a strategic problem solver who is excited about the opportunity to support the airline operation and foster strong relationships at Southwest. Additional Details: 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. U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available. We’re committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.

Requirements

Ability to maintain a high level of confidence and trust with executive leadership.
Ability to demonstrate and maintain a high regard for confidential and sensitive information.
Ability to think like an owner. Demonstrates a high level of responsibility and provides direction in a team-oriented, cross functional environment.
Ability to apply logical approaches to solving complex problems and identifying solutions.
Ability to self-start and work autonomously, with limited and disparate information.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees up to and including executive levels (written, oral, interpersonal).
Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, etc.).
Expertise in data-driven performance management and predictive reliability modeling.
Ability to build strong interpersonal relationships and lead through influence
Thorough knowledge of Part 121 airline maintenance programs
Ability to read and interpret complex technical manuals, diagrams, and schematic and effectively communicate to varying levels of comprehension
Advanced knowledge of aircraft systems, FAA regulations, and maintenance programs.
Ability to lead others without direct positional authority
Required: High School Diploma or GED
Expert level experience, expansive and far reaching knowledge in: Commercial aviation Engineering and/or Maintenance Operations
Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines
Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines

Nice To Haves

Preferred: Experience in Alteryx, Tableau, Python, etc. (for analysis and automation)
Preferred: Knowledge of Boeing 737 systems, configurations, reliability programs, and maintenance planning

Responsibilities

Defines and executes fleet reliability and performance strategies aligned with corporate goals.
Acts as the senior technical liaison to Executive Leadership, Maintenance Programs, Engineering, Operations, Reliability, and external partners.
Evaluates, approves, and oversees implementation of major fleet program changes, ensuring ROI and compliance.
Establishes KPIs and benchmarking frameworks against OEM and industry standards; leads initiatives to reduce cost and improve customer experience.
Drives adoption of emerging technologies and methodologies to enhance fleet reliability and operational resilience.
Delivers high-impact presentations and recommendations to Senior Leadership and external industry committees.
Anticipates and mitigates technical risks affecting safety, compliance, and operational continuity.
Must be able to meet any physical requirements listed on this job description
May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders

Benefits

Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan, which includes a dollar for-dollar 401(k) Company match contribution of up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings
Potential for annual profit-sharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan—when Southwest profits, you profit
Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents
Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You'll have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan, and coverage will be retroactively available to your first day of employment.
Explore more benefits you’ll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits

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