NOC Ops Svcs & Planning Specialist

Department:
Network Operations Control

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:

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 Network Operations Control ( NOC ) Operations Services and Plannin g Specialist supports the scheduling, payroll and daily functions of all Dispatchers and Meteorologists. In addition, this position e nsures compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement and provides Legendary Hospitality t hroughout the NOC. The NOC Operations Services and Planning Specialist is proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to make an impact in this department.

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

• Recognize, and clearly define problems to systematically analyze and evaluate alternatives and propose solutions
• Support and maintain standard annual, monthly, training, vacation, and daily schedules in the Company's scheduling system for Dispatchers, Meteorologists, ATC, Customer Planners, and Chiefs
• Develop working knowledge of payroll processes/requirements, actively partners with Company Teams to manage issues/discrepancies, and serves as a check-and-balance for payroll activities conducted by the Team
• Conduct audits, reporting, and ad hoc inquiries
• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of scheduling and payroll procedures and systems
• Skilled in understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
• Skilled in intermediate computer analysis and understanding common business software applications, as well as being able to learn and effectively use a variety of other software tools and applications
• Skilled in identifying problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Ability to apply work rules of collective bargaining agreements
• Ability to analyze, handle & resolve complex project issues, make sound decisions and be able to interface well with People at all levels within the Company
• Ability to listen to, understand, and communicate ideas presented in writing and/or in speaking with others

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• Entry level experience, developing skills and knowledge in:
  
  • Airline operations or equivalent operations experience, workforce management, payroll, and/or scheduling
  • Working with Union contract groups
  • Customer service and Hospitality

Licensing/Certification

• N/A

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 at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines
• Must be able to work extended hours and varying shifts including nights and weekends, based on schedule and operational needs

Pay & Benefits:

Competitive market salary from $69,400.00 - $77,100.00 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 401(k) retirement savings 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.

Explore more Benefits you'll love:

*Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.

**401(k) match contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule

and applicable IRS limits

***ProfitSharing contributions are subject to 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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Job Posting End Date
10/16/2024

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