Performance Based Navigations Specialist

Guided by our purpose, core values, and leadership principles, we are creating an airline people love. Our corporate teams set the strategies and operational plans to ensure the success of our company. Whether we use our expertise in accounting, human resources, finance, planning, legal, marketing, or any of our operational divisions, our shared passion for travel and our guests is what motivates us to achieve excellence each day. If you share our passion for creating an airline people love, we want to hear from you.

The Performance-Based Navigation Program Specialist coordinates all activities required to maintain Alaska Airlines’ and Hawaiian Airlines’ Performance Based Navigation (PBN) program. They are the primary subject matter expert on Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) program approval, as well as a subject matter expert on procedure design in applicable jurisdictions (FAA, JAA, ICAO, etc). They apply this expertise to reduce operational risk and leverage investment in equipment and technologies. As an individual contributor, this role exercises considerable judgment to make decisions regarding flight procedure activities for all fleets across Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.

Specialist

• With limited direction from leadership, applies knowledge of PBN technology and policy to support program objectives, takes initiative to develop solutions to complex operational issues, and ensures activities are carried out in adherence to policies, standards, systems, and procedures.
• Takes initiative to design, develop, and maintain Special Instrument Flight Procedures (SIFPs) with a focus on Required Navigation Performance (RNP) procedures, applying knowledge of Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS), and supports One Engine Inoperative (OEI) procedure design and program maintenance.
• Supports SIFP integration in the National Airspace System (NAS), collects and verifies aeronautical data from multiple jurisdictions, and assists with the preparation and submission of data and supporting documents required for SIFP approval.
• Organizes and maintains PBN documentation libraries, performs PBN monitoring and analysis to support monthly and annual reports, maintains software tools utilized for procedure development, and supports responses to internal user input relating to instrument procedures.
• Applies professional expertise in instrument flight procedures to support other PBN designers and stakeholders, and makes recommendations to Flight Operations regarding PBN-related matters.
• Participates in formal and informal networks and supports the representation of the PBN program to the FAA and outside parties, contributing to efforts that advance operational efficiency in flight procedure design.

Senior Specialist

• Works independently with Flight Operations leadership to define PBN program objectives, plans, sequences, directs, and evaluates all related projects, applying deep knowledge of technology and policy to ensure activities are efficiently carried out and uniformity of adherence to policies, standards, systems, and procedures is maintained.
• Designs, develops, and maintains Special Instrument Flight Procedures (SIFPs) with a focus on Required Navigation Performance (RNP) procedures, applying knowledge of Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS), and supports One Engine Inoperative (OEI) procedure design and program maintenance.
• Coordinates SIFP integration in the National Airspace System (NAS), collects and verifies aeronautical data from multiple jurisdictions, and submits all data and supporting documents required for SIFP approval.
• Organizes, maintains, and audits PBN documentation libraries; performs PBN monitoring and analysis for monthly and annual reports; maintains software tools utilized for procedure development; and evaluates and responds to internal and external user input relating to instrument procedures.
• Acts as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for instrument flight procedures of all kinds, trains and supports other PBN designers and stakeholders, and advises Flight Operations departments on PBN-related matters.
• Represents the proprietary PBN program to the FAA and outside parties as Chief Designer, influences industry flight procedure design for operational efficiency, and participates in formal and informal networks to appropriately influence government policies.

Specialist

Required

• 2 years of experience in aeronautical science, aerospace engineering, or a related area.
• Bachelor's degree in aeronautical science or a related engineering area, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
• Working knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Regulations Parts 91 and 121, and the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM).
• Experience participating in and supporting projects, programs, or team initiatives.
• Effective communication skills (e.g., written, verbal, and listening), with the ability to present technical information clearly.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to and learn new technology.

Senior Specialist

Required

• 4 years of experience in aeronautical science, aerospace engineering or related area.
• Bachelor’s degree in aeronautical science or related engineering area, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
• Demonstrated knowledge of FAA Regulations Parts 91 and 121, and AIM.
• Experience leading projects and/or teams or managing programs.   
• Excellent presentation and communication skills (e.g., written and verbal).
• Demonstrated organization ability with the utmost attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment.
• Proven ability to adapt and learn new technology.

Preferred

• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating.
• Graduation from FAA training courses:
  • Introduction to Flight Procedures (TERPS).
  • Principles of PBN Instrument Approach Design.
• Demonstrated familiarity with FAA Orders:
  • 8260.19C Procedures and Airspace.
  • 8260.3B Terminal Procedures.
  • 8260.58A United States Standard for Performance Based Navigation.
• FAA Letter of Authorization to conduct Instrument Flight Procedures Validation (IFPV) and Ground Obstacle Assessment (GOA) activities.
• Demonstrated familiarity with C-Sharp programming language.

Required at all levels

• Occasional travel is required – up to 20%.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance.

Performance Based Navigations Specialist: $93,050 - $139,600

Senior Performance Based Navigations Specialist: $117,700 - $176,550

Pay will be based on multiple factors, including and not limited to location, relevant experience/level and skillset while balancing internal equity relative to other Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon employees. Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon is committed to fair, unbiased compensation along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate.

Note: We don’t typically hire at the top of the range.

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.

• Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air
• Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
• Generous 401k match program
• Annual bonus plans
• Generous holiday and paid time off
   

For more information about Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement  

It is the policy of Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and to ensure equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and benefits of employment or potential employment.   

We also prohibit discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.  

We have established an EEO Compliance Program under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 503”) and the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (“VEVRAA”).  All applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. In addition, we have established an audit and reporting system to allow for effective measurement of its equal employment opportunity activities.   

To implement this policy, we will: 

(1) Recruit, hire, train and promote qualified persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and any other legally protected categories; 
(2) Ensure that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements; and 
(3) Ensure that all personnel actions and employment activities such as compensation, benefits, promotions, layoffs, return from layoff, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air sponsored programs, and tuition assistance will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories. 

Employees and applicants for employment will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion or discrimination because they have engaged or may engage in (1) filing a complaint, (2) opposing any act or practice made unlawful by, or exercising any other right protected by, any Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions of VEVRAA, or (3) assisting or participating in any investigation, compliance evaluation, hearing, or any other activity related to the administration of any Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions  of VEVRAA. 

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Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT – regulations, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines or a metabolite of these drugs prior to any offer or employment or transfer into a safety-sensitive position. Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines/Horizon Air and any employment offer will be withdrawn.