Heavy MX Project Manager

Department:

Technical Operations

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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.

Job Description:

Job Summary

Ever wondered what it takes to keep an airline’s fleet running at peak performance? As a Heavy Maintenance (MX) Project Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind Southwest’s most critical maintenance operations. You’ll plan and coordinate day-to-day heavy maintenance visits, ensuring our Aircraft Maintenance Technicians have the parts, tools, and process flows they need to succeed. Acting as the key liaison between Production and departments like Quality Control, Engineering, Stores, and Appearance, as well as external vendors, you’ll keep complex operations running smoothly. Beyond daily oversight, you’ll lead projects that improve compliance and efficiency, directly impacting the reliability and safety of our fleet. Your work helps keep Southwest flying strong, connecting People to what matters most. 

 

Additional details: 

• The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. Due to the nature of this role, you would be required to work from our Dallas, TX headquarters facility during business hours.     

• U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.   

  

We’re committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.   

Responsibilities

• Provide Production a daily plan, making certain everyone is aligned with duties and production goals are being met
• Work on root-cause analysis and drive change when goals go unmet
• Lead pre-post dock meetings to ensure compliance and standardization amongst shifts
• Act as a liaison between Production and all other departments (Appearance, Engineering, Inspection, and Materials) to resolve conflicts in priorities
• Lead evaluation of Routine & Non-Routine tasks for labor hours and spans
• Work to lead a resolution of any discrepancies
• Coordinate and lead special projects as directed by Production Leadership and
• in support of department initiatives
• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee’s Leaders

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of aircraft maintenance procedures and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing efficiency
• Knowledge of the requirements of Southwest’s FAA-approved Maintenance Procedures Manual
• Skilled in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to comprehend technical documents related to aircraft maintenance
• Ability to work efficiently under stress and short deadlines as part of an integrated Team

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• Advanced level experience, seasoned and specialized knowledge in:
  • Airline maintenance, 737 heavy maintenance management
  • Production planning, MPM, and