Job Information
Alaska Airlines Director Crew Planning in Seattle, Washington
Company Alaska Airlines
The Team
Guided by our purpose, core values, and leadership principles, we are creating an airline people love. Our corporate teams set the strategies and operational plans to ensure the success of our company. Whether we use our expertise in accounting, human resources, finance, planning, legal, marketing, or any of our operational divisions, our shared passion for travel and our guests is what motivates us to achieve excellence each day. If you share our passion for creating an airline people love, we want to hear from you.
Role Summary
The Director Crew Planning & Resources sets the long-term strategy and oversees the financial performance and execution of crew staffing on the crew bid and administration of crew hotels and transportation at Alaska Air. As a people leader, this role establishes strategic goals and direction for leaders that are responsible for balancing costs, productivity, crew preference, operational reliability, and staffing constraints as well as sourcing, evaluation, and selection process for hotel accommodations of crew members.
Key Duties
Establishes strategic goals and direction for crew planning team to execute on staffing which has direct operational impact.
Optimizes the use of tools and systems to leverage automation, create efficiencies and improve the company’s Crew Hotel administration and planning execution of bidding and awarding process for both Pilots and Flight Attendants while meeting all Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), safety parameters, and contractual (i.e., collective bargaining agreement (CBA)) requirements.
Improves upon the use of monitoring, analytics and metrics to measure the health crew staffing and planning related processes.
Drives process improvement mindset across the Hotel Administration team and Planning teams, leveraging project management and change management skills to deliver results.
Manage a team of direct and indirect reports, with performance management and development responsibilities.
Foster collaboration, transparency and a results-oriented mindset.
Attracts, motivates, develops, and retains a high-performing team to continually improve.
Promotes a high-performance culture by cultivating and motivating direct/indirect reports through coaching, mentoring, and by providing regular and meaningful feedback.
Forges strong relationships and communicates / consults with a range of stakeholders, including senior management, Crew Staffing, Training Scheduling and union leadership.
Models and encourages open, honest, and direct communications and encourages open debate to get to optimal solutions.
Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills
Required
8 years of crew administration, vendor contracts, or related area.
5 years leadership, with at least 2 of those years directly leading people.
Bachelor’s degree with a focus in business administration, finance, or a related area, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
High energy, positive presence along with top-notch written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organization, project management, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a rapidly changing, collaborative environment.
Ability to facilitate a cooperative relationship both within the division, with other divisions of the company, and with pilot union representatives.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Minimum age of 18.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Preferred
Experience building and coordinating cross-functional teams.
Staffing and productivity experience.
Knowledge of the airline industry.
Working knowledge of Alaska Airlines (AS) flight crew contracts.
Job-Specific Leadership Expectations
Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.
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.
Proven ability to leverage business acumen and analytic capability to position the organization as a critical business partner.
Ability to engage with and establish credibility with business partners at the most senior/executive level.
Salary Range
$157,700 - $252,300 / year
Total Target Compensation Range (incl. bonus & equity)
$205,000 - $328,000
Salary Details
The pay range and total target compensation package listed above is the expected pay offered for this position at the start of employment. Your pay will be based on multiple factors, including and not limited to location, your relevant experience/level, experience level, and skillset while balancing internal equity relative to other Alaska/Horizon employees. Alaska/Horizon is committed to fair, unbiased compensation along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate.
Note: We don't typically hire at the top of the range.
Total Rewards
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.
Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air with high priority status
Select number of confirmed travel credits provided annually
Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
Generous 401k match program
Quarterly and annual bonus plans
Generous holiday and paid time off
For more information about Alaska/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.
FLSA Status Exempt
Employment Type Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
Requisition Type Management
Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on 5/26/2024
Location Seattle
Equal Employment Opportunity We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees and do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information (including family medical history), political views or activity, or other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We may use your information to maintain the safety and security of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, its employees, and others as required or permitted by law. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Job Locations USA-WA-Seattle
Requisition ID 2024-12258
Category Corporate & Operations
Workplace Type Onsite