Airport Affairs Regional Manager

Responsibilities

• Communicate with internal departments on airport’s 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 Southwest Airlines will need on behalf of airports as well as negotiating business terms and agreement 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, airport capital projects, and lease agreements, to identify and negotiate reductions in them 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 department Leaders to ensure adequate space is available to meet the plan, and define potential airport infrastructure limitations which may impede the operation
• Develop strategy to position Company to secure the desired location of operations space, in conjunction with operational and commercial leadership
• Support Southwest Operational Leaders by leveraging airport executive relationships to assist with improvements in flight schedule efficiencies, and airport operating systems/protocols, especially as it pertains to irregular operations.
• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee’s Leaders

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the 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 knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data
• Ability to understand the implications of new information for both current and future 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 the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning and resource allocation
• Skilled in translating detailed information into high-level overview.
• Ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources)

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• Advanced level experience, seasoned and specialized knowledge in:
  • Relationship management or consulting with an emphasis on critical thinking & analysis
• Preferred: Advanced writing skills with the ability to present toExecutive Leaders
• Preferred: Experience with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams
• Preferred: Advanced experience with public speaking

Licensing/Certification

• N/A

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 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
• Extensive air travel with frequent overnight stays required
• Ability to work extended hours as needed, including nights and weekends

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive market salary from $116,350.00 - $129,300.00 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 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. 

• Explore more Benefits you’ll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits

*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