Senior Safety Management Systems Partner

The Senior Safety Management System (SMS) Partner is responsible for the oversight and continuous improvement of the SMS for Southwest. This includes regular review and alignment to industry best practice and ongoing positive relationships with all departments in the oversight of SMS processes and FAA SMS regulatory requirements.

• Supports and communicates all aspects of the Safety Management System (SMS) both verbally and in writing to all levels of Leadership/Employees
• Facilitates cross-departmental system assessments and ensures corrective actions are implemented and that safety risk management is conducted when required
• Oversees all Southwest Airlines Departments for compliance with the SMS regulatory requirements and industry guidelines
• Manages the system assessment processes and associated reporting systems/databases applicable to SWA System Assessment processes
• Collaborates with other Southwest Airlines Departments on SMS activities
• Promotes SMS across all levels of Leadership and Employees
• Represents Southwest Airlines’ SMS with regulatory authorities/governing bodies (FAA, ICAO, DOD, etc.)
• Leads continuous improvement opportunities to enhance SWA Safety
• Oversees quality control of SWA System Assessment outputs
• Supports SMS documentation, publications, and manuals
• Produces reports and provides briefings regarding Safety Assurance and the SMS
• Provides SME expertise for SMS Training
• May perform other job duties as Directed by Employee’s Leaders

• Expert knowledge of 14 CFR Part 5 Safety Management Systems (SMS) and Advisory Circular (AC) 120-92B
• Expert knowledge of commercial airline operations
• Skilled in research, investigation, analysis and problem solving
• Skilled in both written and verbal communication
• Skilled in delivering presentations to small and large audiences and all levels of Leadership
• Skilled in organization with strong attention to detail
• Ability to facilitate and lead effective meetings
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple situations simultaneously
• Ability to think strategically and understand the relationship between current actions and future consequences
• Ability to manage sensitive situations while maintaining confidentiality

• Fly for free on any open seat on all Southwest flights
• 401(k) with Company contributions up to 9.3%
• ProfitSharing contribution
• Competitive health insurance

We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.