Sr Technical Standards Consultant - DMX

The Senior Technical Standards Consultant provides advanced business consulting to the Network Operations Control (NOC), leading high-impact strategic initiatives through in-depth research, analysis, and project coordination. This project management-focused role supports all aspects of Technical Operations and resolves compliance issues by collaborating with planning, engineering, quality control, AMTs, inspectors, and maintenance programs.

• Responsible for identifying technical challenges that pose compliance risk or span multiple departments, leading multi-disciplinary efforts to define solutions, and setting clear standards for success.
• Conducts regulatory research, interprets guidance, and develops actionable strategies to help ensure Tech Ops maintains the highest levels of safety and compliance.
• Lead multi-disciplinary workshops, create presentations, and clearly communicate recommendations to Leaders and Teams
• Lead process improvement initiatives by facilitating meetings, creating presentations, communicating recommendations, and developing project plans and schedules to support implementation of process improvement initiatives; includes assessing operations, creating process maps, researching federal regulation and guidance, identifying opportunities for improvement, understanding appropriate methodologies, consulting with Subject Matter Experts, and proposing solutions for process improvement
• Work with teams across Technical Operations, understand challenges, analyze problems, and establish specific standards required for an effective and compliant Operation
• Mentor and guide junior team members in their work and professional development
• Research and understand federal regulations and guidance material
• Review, understand, and provide feedback on FAA and DOT Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)
• Manage multiple projects and tasks across shifting priorities to ensure team deliverables and Operational needs are attained
• Evaluate technical processes, recognize deficiencies, and identify root cause as necessary
• Bring alignment between organizations and drive towards a recommendation or solution
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert to cross-departmental projects and work as a liaison with other departments and workgroups to ensure Tech Ops needs are met
• Deliver analysis and solutions or recommendations that illustrate a clear understanding of the problem and the broader impact across Operational groups and the Company
• Prepare memos, reports, and presentations using excellent verbal and written skills
• Must be able to meet any physical ability requirements listed in this description
• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee Leaders

• Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional process improvement initiatives and influencing compliance outcomes within a Part 121 air carrier environment
• Expert level experience, expansive and far-reaching knowledge in Part 121 operations and regulatory compliance requirements
• Process improvement methodologies, including analyzing technical challenges, developing solutions, and driving implementation
• Aircraft Maintenance, Quality Control, and Engineering processes that support compliance and operational efficiency
• Regulatory research and interpretation of FAA and DOT rules, guidance, and Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)

• Competitive market salary from $119,900 per year to $133,200 per year
• 401(k) with Company contributions up to 9.3%
• ProfitSharing contribution
• Competitive health insurance
• Fly for free on any open seat on all Southwest flights
• Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan with Company contributions up to 9.3%

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.