Airport Affairs Regional Manager ID-1668

December 17, 2024

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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 the business agreements at airports within respective portfolio. This role is responsible for the analysis of each airport's Capital Plan and budgets, and they seek 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 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 departments to ensure adequate space is available to meet the plan
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
- Intermediate level experience, fully functioning broad knowledge in:
  - Relationship management or consulting with an emphasis on critical thinking & analysis
- Preferred: Experience with Excel, Word, Power point, Tririga, Quickbase
- Preferred: Phenomenal writing skills for memo writing. Ability to present to high level leadership and storytelling skills.
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

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, 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)

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