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Alaska Air Group

Flies passengers and cargo through airline brands

Dangerous Goods Program Manager

Regulatory Compliance & EthicsPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeRenton, WA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 7 years of experience in Dangerous Goods, including at least 2 years of experience with IATA and 49 CFR hazardous materials regulations and applications.
  • A bachelor's degree, or an additional two years of relevant training or experience in lieu of the degree.
  • A valid passport and willingness to travel throughout the Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air system, including internationally.
  • Ability to present complex technical subjects in an understandable manner.
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

  • Work independently as the lead subject matter expert to support Alaska Airlines’ Federal Aviation Administration-approved Dangerous Goods program.
  • Investigate reports and audit findings to determine root causes and corrective actions, and document and correct deficiencies.
  • Participate in industry conferences to influence international regulations and procedures and drive positive outcomes for the airline.
  • Network with stakeholders in Safety, Airport Operations and Customer Service, Cargo, Maintenance and Engineering, Flight Operations, and Inflight on dangerous-goods content in manuals, policies, procedures, forms, bulletins, and electronic tools.
  • Create, maintain, and make decisions on standard operating procedures for the dangerous-goods program to ensure compliance with all regulating entities.
  • Represent Alaska Airlines to U.S. and foreign regulatory agencies and act as the primary contact to those agencies.
  • Interface with the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, United States Postal Service, and other federal agencies on matters involving regulatory compliance with applicable dangerous-goods regulations.
  • Communicate best practices, industry trends, and upcoming changes to dangerous-goods regulations to cross-divisional stakeholders.
  • Perform periodic inspections to determine program effectiveness, and document and correct deficiencies.
  • Analyze regulations and pending legislation to identify potential impacts on company activities and ensure key information is provided to departments, locations, and employees as appropriate.

Desired Qualifications

  • Dangerous Goods experience within the commercial air transportation industry.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation skills, and the ability to create collaborative relationships that drive outcomes in the best interests of the company, colleagues, and external agencies.
  • Confidence and skill in presenting and communicating to audiences at varying organizational levels.

About the Company

Alaska Air Group

Flies passengers and cargo through airline brands

Alaska Air Group runs passenger and cargo airlines serving travelers and businesses across North America and the Pacific. Its Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines brands connect mainland routes with service to and within Hawaii, while Horizon Air flies regional routes that feed the wider network. The group sells tickets and optional travel services, carries freight in passenger aircraft and dedicated freighters, and operates cargo aircraft for Amazon under a service contract. Its McGee Air Services subsidiary handles ground operations, adding airport support to the airline business. The parent company was formed in 1985 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Seattle, WA
Founded
1985

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