Alaska Airlines · 1 day ago
Managing Director Project Engineering
SeaTac, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$217K/yr - $359K/yr
10+ years expAlaska Airlines is focused on creating an airline people love, and they are seeking a Managing Director Project Engineering. This role ensures technical compliance with regulatory requirements and leads engineering projects to support safe and reliable operations, while also establishing strategic goals and direction for the team.
Responsibilities
Establish strategic goals and direction for delivering projects on time and on budget while accelerating the shift to common processes across the HA and AS fleets to unlock efficiencies of scale
Set long-term strategy for Interiors and Projects engineering, Fleet Managers, Inflight Connectivity and Entertainment, ensuring technical compliance with all regulatory requirements to assure safe and compliant operations, ensuring that safety and compliance is the number one priority in every action or decision considered
Directs the day-to-day operations of the Interiors and Cabins Systems departments, and has oversight of project activity including the introduction of new and used aircraft for both mainline and cargo operations
Partners with peers in Maintenance, Engineering, Materials, Quality, Planning, Supply Chain, Commercial, Cargo and other departments to ensure provides safe, compliant, efficient products and processes
Provides leadership and direction to ensure high performance standards/culture are maintained in the areas of safety, compliance, costs, and quality
Influences decisions across the company by providing strategic recommendations to enterprise leaders and partnering with stakeholders inside and outside the division to ensure optimal outcomes and timely implementation
Develop people through effective performance management and ongoing feedback, focusing on fostering strategic and systems thinking, development of talent, and succession planning across teams and functions
Drive effective practices to build a culture of belonging
Influence company culture through action, presence, and reinforcement of behavior
Oversees critical division-wide initiatives such as reliability and standardization as the organization evolves into a larger, international network carrier
Qualification
Required
10 years of progressive experience in an airline engineering organization managing multi-aircraft type fleets
5 years of people leadership experience
Bachelor's degree of Science, with a focus in an engineering field such as aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or willingness to attain a Bachelor's degree within six years of start date
Extensive knowledge of both airline engineering and aircraft maintenance practices
Knowledge of FAA regulations and practices, with the ability to build positive working relationships with regulators and industry policymakers
Proven track record of delivering measurable operational outcomes through leadership of large, cross-functional technical teams
Demonstrated ability to influence change and initiate actions that have strategic impact and drive a high performance culture
Strong communication (e.g., verbal, written, presentation) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to create collaborative relationships that drive outcomes in the best interest of the company, with others in the organization, and with key external business partners
Sound, strategic thinker with a track record of demonstrating good judgement, strong business acumen, and executing plans with a sense of urgency and a mind for safety
Demonstrated knowledge of continuous improvement techniques
High school diploma or equivalent is required
Minimum age of 18
Must be authorized to work in the U.S
Preferred
PMP, PgMP or similar project management certification
Continuous improvement, Lean, or Six Sigma certification
A Master of Business Administration degree
Benefits
Unlimited confirmed travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air (flight processing fee may apply depending on the company being hired into and the airline being booked)
Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
Generous 401k match program
Quarterly and annual bonus plans
Equity grants
Generous holiday and paid time off
Lounge membership
Company
Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines provides rewarding careers in aviation by fueling a passion for service and helping others
10001+ employees
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