Hazardous Materials Partner

• Manages the corporate Hazardous Materials Program to ensure Southwest is in compliance with all regulatory requirements concerning the transportation of company materials, cargo and baggage as well as ensuring the safety of our Employees and passengers.

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.

We’re committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.

• Manage the Corporate Hazardous Materials Transportation Program
• Act as liaison between the Company and the DOT/FAA regarding hazardous materials programs, procedures, and policies
• Manage the evaluation of corporate policies and procedures and ensures regulatory requirements are incorporated in a timely manner to meet regulatory requirements
• Manage relationships with Safety representatives from all operational departments, regulatory authorities, trade associations and governing bodies (DOT, FAA, NTSB, IATA, ICAO, etc.)
• Manage the review of DOT-PHMSA rulemakings and leads meetings to ensure all affected workgroups are aware of coming changes and how that might affect policies, procedures and training
• Manage corporate dangerous goods manual and work closely with training development teams to develop, update and approve all corporate hazardous materials training for all required departments
• Manage hazardous materials incident reporting as well as internal hazmat discrepancy reporting
• Manage the handling and completion of FAA Compliance Action and Voluntary Disclosure responses and processes
• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee’s Leaders

• Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air or road, including the relative costs and benefits
• Knowledge of the operational departments of a Part 121 major air carrier
• Skilled in problem solving, investigations, analysis and research
• Skilled in monitoring/assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
• Ability to remember detailed information and procedures
• Ability to read, interpret and articulate state/federal/international regulations
• Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong, which does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem
• Ability to speak effectively to diverse audiences
• Ability to write clear, concise, technical reports and articles
• Ability to work extended hours that can include 24/7 availability to assist with any internal or external questions regarding hazardous materials
• Ability to make final decisions, as well as handle Hazardous Material Incident reporting and notification

• Required: High School Diploma or GED

• Advanced level experience, seasoned and specialized knowledge in:
  • HAZMAT and/or the transportation of hazardous materials
  • Aviation industry
  • Project management

• Required: Hazardous Materials Certification or equivalent knowledge of/education in Hazmat regulations

• 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

• 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
• Must meet confidentiality expectations as to confidential, proprietary and sensitive Company information
• Ability to travel based on operational needs

Pay & Benefits:

Competitive market salary from $95,750 per year to $106,400 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: 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