Flight Ops Pilot Liaison

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 Flight Operations Pilot Liaison supports our Purpose by designing and managing the Destination 225 (D225) Program. This role is also responsible for the performance tracking of student Pilots participating in the D225 Program. The Flight Operations Pilot Liaison is a skilled communicator and innovative thinker who is excited to play a crucial role in the development of student Pilots.

Additional Details:

• The culture of Southwest Airlines means we embrace a flexible workplace and value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. This role is a hybrid position based out of our Corporate Campus in Dallas, TX, which requires Employees to work onsite on our Corporate Campus at least three days a week.The Department designates the specific three days of the week Employees must work on-site.

• U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.

Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.We continue to look for opportunities to reflect the communities we serve, and welcome applicants with diverse thoughts, backgrounds, and experiences.

• As a Destination 225 Pilot Liaison, you will play a crucial role in the development and performance tracking of student pilots within the Destination 225 Program. This full-time position requires your presence at the flight training facility for three days each week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday), while allowing remote work on Mondays and Fridays. You will be based primarily in one of the three specified locations but will travel to one of the other locations on the fourth week of each month. Reporting to the Manager of Pilot Pathways, your primary responsibilities will include monitoring and mentoring student pilots, tracking their performance, and providing regular reports on their progress towards their goals. You will teach occasional ground schools and provide simulator lessons to Cadets with predetermined topics set forth by the Destination 225 team. You will be responsible for tracking and reporting on the performance of the flight training provider and will hold regular briefings with Leadership and other Destination 225 Pilot Liaisons. You will be responsible for providing suggestions to continuously improve the experience of each Cadet. You will be the on-site representative for Southwest Airlines and the Destination 225 program.

• Responsible for the design and development of special projects and programs, utilizing Southwest Airlines Pilot expertise, as directed by Leadership
• Works as part of a Project Team or on individual assignments as directed by Leadership
• Reports on the results of project work to Leadership
• Assists in analyzing root cause for Flight Operations issues, as assigned
• Provides technical guidance on principles and topics relating to flying expertise, as assigned
• Identifies deficits with current processes as assigned
• Conducts analysis on processes and procedures as assigned
• Documents all stages of project work
• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders

• Knowledge of Flight Ops operating environment
• Skilled in oral and written presentation and the ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of personnel inside and outside the Company
• Skilled in time management, detail orientation, and developing interpersonal relationships
• Skilled in demonstrating strong analytical skills, strong leadership presence, adaptability and the ability to work successfully across company departments
• Skilled in motivating and partnering with team members through multiple concurrent tasks
• Robust analytical ability, the capability to deliver results, and excellent organization skills
• Ability to make formal and informal presentations to large and small groups
• Ability to interact with all levels of leadership
• Ability to present complex material in a concise but comprehensive manner
• Ability to demonstrate growth and understanding of the business environment
• Preferred: leadership and/or aviation experience

• Required: High School Diploma or GED

• Expert level experience, expansive and far reaching knowledge in:
  • Required: 10 years of experience as a Southwest Airlines Pilot
  • Required: 2 years of analytical or project work experience
  • Required: 2 years of the last 3 years of experience flying at Southwest Airlines

• Required: Must be able to maintain Pilot currency (as a former SWA Pilot) via Flight Ops Training Continuing Qualification Training (CQT) to remain current and maintain relevancy

• Ability to complete annual proficiency certification process in the Simulator
• Must have vision ability to view and read computer/video displays
• Must be able to participate in the FAR directed Line Observation Program and be able to enter and exit the simulator in normal and emergency situations
• 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 23 years of age
• Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines
• Ability to work standard office hours Monday - Friday, 8 hours per day at Flight Operations Department at Headquarters
• Must meet confidentiality expectations as to confidential, proprietary and sensitive Company information

Pay & Benefits:
Pay of $155,000.00 yearlywith the opportunity for future increase per applicable collective bargaining agreement wage scale. Opportunities for overtime and shift premiums.

Benefits you'll love:
* Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
* Up to a 9.3% 401(k) Company match, dollar for dollar, of your eligible pay, per
paycheck **
* Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution toward retirement - when
Southwest profits, you profit***
* 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 the plan's vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits

***Profit-sharing contributions are subject to plan's vesting schedule and are subject to made at the discretion of the Company