Senior Regulatory Compliance Specialist

About the role

The Sr. Regulatory Compliance Specialist is a liaison between the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Alaska Airlines Maintenance and Engineering (M&E) division to ensure the highest standards of Airworthiness are maintained. This role requires a minimum of 4 years of aviation airworthiness regulatory compliance experience or a bachelor's degree with an additional 2 years of relevant training/experience.

Responsibilities

• Exercises considerable judgement to liaise between the FAA and Alaska’s M&E division to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Research to provide explanations to Federal Aviation Regulations, regulatory policies and procedures to ensure compliance with internal and external standards and controls.
• Acts as a subject matter expert in analyzing regulations to make recommendations to M&E leadership to support compliance with aviation industry and FAA regulatory standards.
• Conducts quality compliance review of Self Disclosures and Compliance Actions and analyze corrective actions and process improvements in response to review findings.
• Partners and coordinates with legal department to identify potential risk and other matters, including assistance with civil penalty mitigation.
• Supports liaison between M&E division and all other division within Alaska airlines supporting compliance with our SMS program.

Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years of aviation airworthiness regulatory compliance experience or related area.
• Bachelor’s degree or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
• Effective communication skills (e.g., verbal, written, and listening).
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with ability to multi-task and work independently with limited guidance in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Skills

• Knowledge of aviation airworthiness regulations and policies.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex regulatory documents.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.

Qualifications

• Passion for aviation and a commitment to safety.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Understanding of safety management systems (SMS).
• Experience working with legal departments.

Benefits

Salary Range: $99,850 -- $149,800 / year
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.
Total Rewards: 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
Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air are committed to fair, unbiased compensation along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate.

Pay

Salary Range: $99,850 -- $149,800 / year
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.

Schedule

Full-time schedule is provided.

Skills

• Knowledge of aviation airworthiness regulations and policies.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex regulatory documents.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.

Qualifications

• Passion for aviation and a commitment to safety.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Understanding of safety management systems (SMS).
• Experience working with legal departments.

Benefits

Salary Range: $99,850 -- $149,800 / year
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.
Total Rewards: 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
Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air are committed to fair, unbiased compensation along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate.

Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations

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.