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Assistant Manager Operations

Southwest Airlines Albuquerque, New Mexico
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November 11, 2023
Southwest Airlines
Albuquerque, New Mexico
OTHER, FULL_TIME
$92950-103300/YEAR

Department:

Ground Operations

Our 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:

Pay & Benefits:
Competitive market salary from $92,950 per year to $103,300 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 eligibledependents too)
•Up to a 9.3% 401(k) Company match, dollar for dollar, of your eligible pay, perpaycheck *
•Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution toward retirement - whenSouthwest profits, you profit**
•Explore more Benefits you’ll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits

Job Summary

The People of Southwest Airlines come together to deliver on our Purpose, which is to connect People to what’s important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel. The Assistant Manager Operations invests in the future of Southwest’s People by coordinating all station activities to ensure a safe, efficient, hospitable, and on-time operation with an emphasis on Customer satisfaction. This role will be a champion of the Operational Team they lead, and they’ll work to provide Customer Service to all internal and external Customers. The Assistant Manager Operations is excited to bring their unique experience and passion for Leadership, where they’ll have the opportunity to drive the future Southwest’s operation.      

Additional details: 

  • A role that includes working assigned shifts based on seniority. Shifts can include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays.  

  • 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. 

Responsibilities

  • Provides friendly service to and maintains positive relationships with all internal and external Customers

  • Works in a cooperative spirit to ensure the success of our Company

  • Verifies that quality work is done in the station and assists in any required area

  • Reviews payroll and verifies that cash and negotiable items are handled properly

  • Provides special care, attention, and assistance to all SWA Customers as needed

  • Assists in hiring and training of Supervisors and station Employees

  • Monitors staffing in all areas and verifies that overtime is used properly

  • Assures Employee productivity

  • Checks all machinery and equipment and coordinates repairs

  • Performs special tasks or assignments as delegated by the Station Manager

  • Must be able to meet any physical ability requirements listed on this description

  • May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Must be able to work well with others as part of a Team

  • Ability to type and/or use a computer keyboard with sufficient speed to meet demands of job

  • Must be aware of hazardous situations and be able to handle emergencies as needed

  • Must work under tight time constraints to accomplish quick turns of aircraft

  • Ability to meet the public and work well under stressful situations

  • Must be able to effectively communicate verbally by telephone, face to face, and public address systems

  • Must be able to use radio equipment. Must be able to communicate information and instructions verbally and/or via radio equipment

  • Must have extensive knowledge in the areas of Customer Service, Ramp, and Operations

  • Must demonstrate the ability to lead and motivate

Education

  • Required: High School Diploma or GED

  • Preferred: 4 years of college

Experience

  • Preferred: Airline Supervisory experience

Licensing/Certification

  • Preferred: A valid U.S. driver's license

Physical Abilities

  • Ability to perform physical activities such as lifting (50lbs.) standing, sitting, driving, pulling, pushing, squatting, climbing, walking, kneeling, reaching, crawling and writing

  • 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

Other Qualifications

  • 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 shift work and/or overtime

*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 applicableIRS limits
***ProfitSharing contributions are subject to plan’s vesting schedule and are made atthe discretion of the Company.

Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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