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Safety & SecurityOur Company Promise
We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.
Job Description:
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 Safety Management System (SMS) Partner is responsible for the oversight and continuous improvement of the SMS for Southwest. This includes regular review and alignment to industry best practices and ongoing positive relationships with all departments in the oversight of SMS processes and FAA SMS regulatory requirements. The Senior SMS Partner is a critical thinker who looks forward to driving their own career with Heart.
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.
- Supports and communicates all aspects of the Safety Management System (SMS) both verbally and in writing to all levels of Leadership/Employees
- Facilitates cross-departmental system assessments and ensures corrective actions are implemented and that safety risk management is conducted when required
- Oversees all Southwest Airlines Departments for compliance with the SMS regulatory requirements and industry guidelines
- Manages the system assessment processes and associated reporting systems/databases applicable to SWA System Assessment processes
- Collaborates with other Southwest Airlines Departments on SMS activities
- Promotes SMS across all levels of Leadership and Employees
- Represents Southwest Airlines’ SMS with regulatory authorities/governing bodies (FAA, ICAO, DOD, etc.)
- Leads continuous improvement opportunities to enhance SWA Safety
- Oversees quality control of SWA System Assessment outputs
- Supports SMS documentation, publications, and manuals
- Produces reports and provides briefings regarding Safety Assurance and the SMS
- Provides SME expertise for SMS Training
- May perform other job duties as Directed by Employee’s Leaders
- Expert knowledge of 14 CFR Part 5 Safety Management Systems (SMS) and Advisory Circular (AC) 120-92B
- Expert knowledge of commercial airline operations
- Skilled in research, investigation, analysis and problem solving
- Skilled in both written and verbal communication
- Skilled in delivering presentations to small and large audiences and all levels of Leadership
- Skilled in organization with strong attention to detail
- Ability to facilitate and lead effective meetings
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple situations simultaneously
- Ability to think strategically and understand the relationship between current actions and future consequences
- Ability to manage sensitive situations while maintaining confidentiality
- Required: High School Diploma or GED
- Expert level experience, seasoned and specialized knowledge in:
- Safety Management Systems (SMS)
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Commercial airline operational environment, aviation safety
- Data collection and/or analysis programs
- Ability to perform work duties from [limited space work station/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
- Competitive market salary from $125,000 per year to $128,000 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.
- 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
Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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