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Department: Technical 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:
Job Summary
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 Fleet Manager invests in our Purpose by providing leadership and guidance to support the Technical Operations Department by managing aircraft configuration, performance monitoring, and data-driven decision-making across the fleet. This role will have a heavy emphasis on being able to use Southwest's data to support long-term fleet strategies, determining effectiveness of program changes, and assisting in determining Technical Operations priorities. The Senior Fleet Manager is a strategic problem solver who is excited about the opportunity to support the airline operation and foster strong relationships at Southwest.
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. 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. Responsibilities
- Defines and executes fleet reliability and performance strategies aligned with corporate goals.
- Acts as the senior technical liaison to Executive Leadership, Maintenance Programs, Engineering, Operations, Reliability, and external partners.
- Evaluates, approves, and oversees implementation of major fleet program changes, ensuring ROI and compliance.
- Establishes KPIs and benchmarking frameworks against OEM and industry standards; leads initiatives to reduce cost and improve customer experience.
- Drives adoption of emerging technologies and methodologies to enhance fleet reliability and operational resilience.
- Delivers high-impact presentations and recommendations to Senior Leadership and external industry committees.
- Anticipates and mitigates technical risks affecting safety, compliance, and operational continuity.
- Must be able to meet any physical requirements listed on this job description
- May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidence and trust with executive leadership.
- Ability to demonstrate and maintain a high regard for confidential and sensitive information.
- Ability to think like an owner. Demonstrates a high level of responsibility and provides direction in a team-oriented, cross functional environment.
- Ability to apply logical approaches to solving complex problems and identifying solutions.
- Ability to self-start and work autonomously, with limited and disparate information.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees up to and including executive levels (written, oral, interpersonal).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, etc.).
- Expertise in data-driven performance management and predictive reliability modeling.
- Ability to build strong interpersonal relationships and lead through influence
- Thorough knowledge of Part 121 airline maintenance programs
- Ability to read and interpret complex technical manuals, diagrams, and schematic and effectively communicate to varying levels of comprehension
- Advanced knowledge of aircraft systems, FAA regulations, and maintenance programs.
- Ability to lead others without direct positional authority
Education
- Required: High School Diploma or GED
Experience
- Expert level experience, expansive and far reaching knowledge in:
- Commercial aviation
- Engineering and/or Maintenance Operations
- Preferred: Experience in Alteryx, Tableau, Python, etc. (for analysis and automation)
- Preferred: Knowledge ofBoeing 737 systems, configurations, reliability programs, and maintenance planning
Physical Abilities
- 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
- Frequent travel and extended work hours may be required
Pay & Benefits:
Competitive market salary from $132,200 per year to $146,900 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 eligible dependents too)
* Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan, which includes a dollar for-dollar 401(k) Company match contribution of up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings**
* Potential for annual profit-sharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan-when Southwest profits, you profit***
* Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents
* Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You'll have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan, and coverage will be retroactively available to your first day of employment.
* Explore more benefits you'll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits *Pay amount doesn't guarantee employment for any particular period.
**401(k) Company match contributions are subject to the plan's vesting schedule. Match contributions may vary based on the position.
*** Profit-sharing contributions are subject to the Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company. Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Southwest Airlines
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Nov 17, 2025