[Remote] Airport Screening Operations Consultant - DAL

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Southwest Airlines is hiring an Airport Screening Operations Consultant to support planning and continuous improvement of baggage handling systems and airport security checkpoints in the Dallas region. The role partners with airport stakeholders to develop specifications, assess capacity and performance, and recommend solutions that improve reliability, efficiency, and cost savings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing project design and specifications to ensure that all bag systems meet the Planning Guidelines and Design Standards
• Leverage schematic, design, and construction drawings
• Partner with Ground Operations, TSA, Airport Authorities, etc., to maximize the efficiency of the baggage handling and security checkpoints
• Prepare project design and specifications to ensure that all baggage handling and security checkpoints meet program requirements for performance, capability, and future capacity
• Analyze historical data to identify capacity limitations
• Identify and recommend innovative ideas and long-term solutions for security checkpoints and baggage systems
• Research opportunities to reduce costs and identify savings
• Verify all vendors and contractors maintain baggage handling and conveyor systems have the appropriate software programs and service process
• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee’s Leaders

Skills

• U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available
• Knowledge of baggage/material handling systems and checkpoint screening system design principles
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology including applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
• Skilled use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Ability to determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes
• Skilled collecting, organizing, visualizing and assimilating data including turning raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software
• Required: High School Diploma or GED
• Advanced level experience, seasoned and specialized knowledge with conveyor maintenance programs, airport/airline operations, managing maintenance contracts, and vendor relations
• Must be able to obtain a SIDA (Secured Identification Display Area) badge and meet all local airport requirements
• Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

• For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the company.
• 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 with Company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings
• Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan- when Southwest profits, you profit
• Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets)
• Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You will have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day of employment.
• This Dallas region-based role is offered as a remote workplace position. Team Members are expected to travel to stations and locations throughout the region, as needed, to support business operations, trainings, meetings, conferences, and other work-related activities. Outside of those required visits, the majority of your work may be performed from an approved remote location within the region.

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