Sr Ops Engineer

Job Summary

• 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.

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

• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
• Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming
• Skilled in reading technical documents, following instructions, learning, and understanding office procedures and various contracts
• Skilled in collecting, organizing, visualizing, and assimilating data, including turning raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software
• Skilled in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions, including finding a relationship among unrelated events
• Ability to type and or use computer keyboard with sufficient speed to meet the requirements of the job

• Required: 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

• N/A

• Ability to perform work duties from [limited space workstation/desk/office area] for extended periods of time
• Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job

• 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
• Ability to work extended hours based on operational needs

Pay & Benefits:

Competitive market salary from $118,600 per year to $131,800 per year* depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the company.

Benefits you’ll love:   

• 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)

• Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You will have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day of employment.

• Explore more Benefits you’ll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits

*Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time. **401(k) match contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits

***ProfitSharing contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company.