Southwest firmly believes that our People are our greatest asset, and Leaders within the Company support our People by ensuring all have equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. The Fuel Operations Regional Manager collaborates with stakeholders such as Ground Operations, NOC, Airport Affairs, Corporate Facilities, FP&A, and Legal to conduct spending and market analysis and drive fuel strategy and management’s strategy development. This role will oversee multiple locations and manage the performance of Southwest’s fuel storage . The Fuel Operations Regional Manager is a problem-solver and skilled communicator ready to help pilot the future of Southwest Airlines.

Additional Details

• The culture of Southwest Airlines means we embrace a flexible workplace and value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. This role is a hybrid position based out of our Corporate Campus in Dallas, TX, which requires Employees to work onsite on our Corporate Campus at least three days a week. The Department designates the specific three days of the week Employees must work on-site.

• 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.

• Analyze and present data to support decision making, creates and implements negotiation strategies that could impact beyond individual responsibilities
• Assist with and/or leads fuel manual administration, fuel training program administration, and fuel supplier performance management
• Assists in monitoring and measuring fuel service provider performance and in the resolution of problems; takes appropriate corrective action to ensure the safe and timely fueling of Southwest Airlines Aircraft
• Southwest Airlines Aircraft
• Develop and drive strategy to effectively manage on and off airport storage facilities, maintenance and operations (M&O) and into- plane service providers
• Develop presentations and reporting for Team, Leadership, and other Stakeholders
• Lead the Company's coordination and efforts with industry trade organization on regulatory matters affecting U.S. fuel operations
• Serve in a Leadership role and as subject matter expert in the industry by participating in airline fuel consortia as a representative of Southwest Airlines
• Support the development of business cases to help prioritize opportunities and champion improvement projects
• Work to minimize negative impact of fuel disruptions by coordinating across FSCM and externally to achieve resolution
• Ensures timely processing and payment of fuel service invoices

• Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data
• Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits
• Skilled in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Skilled in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Skilled in bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences
• Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem
• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense

• Required: High School Diploma or GED

• Advanced-level experience, seasoned and specialized knowledge in:
  • Into-plane fuel services, fuel storage maintenance and operations, fuel accounting, fuel purchasing, or fuel quality assurance/control
  • General accounting principles and SOX requirements
  • Analytical skills

• N/A

• Ability to perform work duties from [limited space work station/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

• 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
• Must meet confidentiality expectations as to confidential, proprietary, and sensitive Company information
• Ability to travel 35-40%

Pay & Benefits:

Competitive market salary from $112,950 per year to $125,500 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)

• Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You will have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day of employment.

• Explore more Benefits you’ll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits

*P ay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.

**401(k) match contributions are subject to the plan’s vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits

***Profit-sharing contributions are subject to plan’s vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company.