Administrator - Alaska Airlines in Washington

Job Title: AQP Administrator - Flight Training

Job ID: 22667
Location: Seattle, WA
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

ALASKA AIRLINES' STORY

Alaska Airlines is one of the most respected names in aviation and flies throughout its namesake state and the Lower 48, as well as to Hawaii, Canada and Mexico. Our roots date to 1932 and are symbolized by the Eskimo painted on the tails of our aircraft. Guided by what we call the "Alaska Spirit", we pride ourselves on providing a lifeline to remote communities while delivering renowned service to everyone we fly. This commitment has brought us national and international recognition: Alaska has ranked "highest in customer satisfaction among traditional network carriers" in J.D. Power and Associates' North America Airline Satisfaction Study for the past five years. We've also been honored with a variety of awards by readers of Travel + Leisure, Conde Nast Traveler, USA Today and others. Alaska is the dominant West Coast airline and, together with its sister carrier Horizon Air, flies to more than 90 destinations. The two airlines are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE:ALK) with annual revenues exceeding $4 billion.
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POSITION INFORMATION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
-Participate as an integral member of the instructional system design team and assist in developing, coordinating, testing, and implementing modifications to the training program and qualification standards.
-Participate in multi-divisional data analysis, risk assessment, and integration activities in support of the Advanced Qualification Program (AQP), Quality Management Board, Safety Management System, Fleet, and Flight Standards.
-Manage all data collection, analysis and reporting activities related to pilot training in order to validate the effectiveness of the program, establish and ensure satisfactory levels of flight crew and instructor/evaluator performance, identify risk, and suggest possible modifications to mitigate risk.
-Determine and implement the best data analysis, measurement and reporting methods that will drive continuous improvement of the training program, enhance the safety of line operations and increase efficiency; while at the same time complying with all internal and external (FAA) reporting requirements.
-Manage the business administration of the Flight Training Management System user applications and related systems in coordination with the IT development team and users.
-Direct and coordinate testing and implementation of FTMS design modifications with associated work groups as well as IT.
-Evaluate user input, provide subject matter expertise and suggestions; and make design decisions that ensure regulatory compliance, drive innovation, increase efficiency, and support the customer. Ensure changes are properly scoped, coordinated, and tested prior to implementation in the production environment.
-Analyze complex data sets and synthesize the results into meaningful presentations for various levels within and outside the organization.
-Collaborate with division leadership regarding data trends and risk mitigation strategies.
-Other duties as assigned
-Embody the Alaska Spirit and conduct oneself with professionalism, integrity, resourcefulness, and caring

QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field strongly preferred
- Minimum 4 years experience in data analysis, trending, and report generation required
- Minimum 2 years experience coordinating or managing training systems and interfaces (or equivalent) required
- Minimum 2 years experience querying relational databases using data mining tools (Hyperion/BRIO or similar) required
- Airline Transport Pilot or Aircraft Dispatcher certificate and 121 airline experience preferred.
- Pilot training related experience, preferably in an Advanced Qualification Program preferred
- Knowledge of FAA voluntary safety programs (ASAP, FOQA, LOSA) preferred
- Knowledge of 14 CFR 61, 91, 121, including Subpart Y (Advanced Qualification Program) preferred
- Strong analytical, problem solving and decision making skills required
- Fluent in the use of Microsoft Office tools (specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) required
- Ability to effectively collaborate with employees at all levels of the corporation required.
- Ability to summarize and report analysis results using uncomplicated terms required.
- Ability and creativity to use Microsoft Office tools to build compelling presentations required
- Detail oriented along with the ability to produce accurate and timely results required
- Ability to work independently with minimal direction or as a team member for group projects required
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum age of 18
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

THE LOCATION

The location for this position is in Seattle, Washington

OUR CULTURE - ALASKA AIRLINES

For eligible employees, our company offers a unique total rewards package that few companies can match, including insurance coverage for medical, dental and vision care, 401(k) retirement savings plans, monthly and annual incentive bonus plans, time off and a generous employee travel program. Each day, we are guided by our core values of Professionalism, Caring, Resourcefulness, Integrity and Alaska Spirit at work and in our communities. Alaska Airlines also fosters a diverse and inclusive culture and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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POSTING INFORMATION

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Deadline: 08-04-2013

How to Apply:
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