Airport Affairs Regional Manager

2 weeks ago


Dallas, United States Southwest Airlines Full time $116,350 - $129,300

Department: Airport Affairs

Our Company Promise

We are committed to providing 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

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. This Airport Affairs Regional Manager invests in the future of Southwest’s People as they work to advance Southwest Airline's interests through the negotiation of business agreements at airports within their respective portfolio. This role is responsible for the analysis of each airport's Capital Plan and budgets, and seeks opportunities to reduce or mitigate airport costs. The Airport Affairs Regional Manager is a detail-oriented thinker, who is excited to help drive the future of Southwest Airlines.

Additional Details

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.

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
  • Communicate with internal departments on airports current and forecasted rates
  • Coordinate with FP&A, Insurance, Legal, Internal Audit and other internal groups
  • Evaluate capital project scope and delivery approach for projects needed by Southwest Airlines on behalf of airports, and negotiate business terms and agreements under the guidance of Leadership
  • Develop and implement strategies for negotiating airport use and lease agreements, and more complex development agreements under the guidance of Leadership
  • Develop and implement strategies for reviewing and analyzing airport budgets, capital projects, and lease agreements to identify and negotiate reductions under the guidance of Leadership
  • Lead and/or Attend Airline/Airport Affairs Committee Meetings
  • Maintain records and perform analysis
  • Negotiate airport agreements for all airport support buildings and off-airport real estate
  • Serve as the Corporate liaison to airport/facility landlord within respective portfolio
  • Work closely with commercial and operational departments to ensure adequate space is available to meet the plan
  • May perform other job duties as directed by Employees Leaders
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in the construction or repair of real estate assets
  • Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process
  • Knowledge of financial analysis and modeling, including economic and accounting principles, financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data
  • Ability to understand the implications of new information for problem-solving and decision-making
  • Skilled in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
  • Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions or approaches to problems
  • Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning and resource allocation
  • Skilled in translating detailed information into a high-level overview.
  • Ability to shift between two or more activities or sources of information
Education

Required: High School Diploma or GED

Experience

Intermediate level experience, fully functioning broad knowledge in:

  • Relationship management or consulting with an emphasis on critical thinking & analysis

Preferred: Experience with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Tririga, Quickbase

Preferred: Phenomenal writing skills for memo writing, ability to present to high level leadership, and storytelling skills.

Physical Abilities
  • Ability to perform work duties from limited space workstation/desk/office area for extended periods of time
  • Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet job demands
  • Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet job demands
Other Qualifications
  • Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must comply with Company attendance standards
Pay & Benefits

Competitive market salary from $116,350 per year to $129,300 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 on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
  • Southwest will help fund your 401(k) retirement savings with 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)


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