Southwest Airlines
Sr Airport Screening Operations Consultant - ATL
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America · Senior
Work authorization required$114k-$127kDetected 6 days ago
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Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role42
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level III)83
Fits your clock70
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Context, not a finding about this posting: of this employer's 21 green-card filings in this occupation, 100% were for a worker who already held the job.
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Southwest Airlines Co. obtained a prevailing wage determination for Software Developers in Dallas, TEXAS on 2026-06-10. No matching green-card filing appears in our data yet. The determination expires in 1 day (2026-09-07), and a green-card filing must follow before then or the employer starts over.
Green-card follow-through: 55%
Of 20 labor certifications old enough to have been used, 9 expired without the employer filing the next step. Median time from filing to decision: 519 days.100% of their filings were for a worker who already held the job.Only certifications past the 180-day window are counted — recent ones cannot have expired yet.
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About the role
- As a Sr Airport Screening Operations Consultant, you'll help shape the airport infrastructure that keeps Customers and checked baggage moving safely and efficiently throughout their journey.
- You'll also evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to help Southwest modernize its airport capabilities and prepare for future growth.
- Through strategic planning, technical expertise, and strong stakeholder relationships, your work will directly improve baggage movement, Customer flow, operational performance, and the overall travel experience across Southwest's network.
Responsibilities
- Lead meetings with various Airports and TSA Leaders to address discrepancies in system performance, capabilities and develop solutions across all parties
- Proactively engage and identify opportunities with project design and specifications to identify adjustments and ensure all bag systems meet the Planning Guidelines, Design Standards and Company Guidelines
- Partner with project managers and external project groups to provide BHS design recommendations
- Collaborate with Ground Operations, TSA, and Airport Authorities to create roadmaps and maximize the efficiency of the baggage handling system, Operations & Maintenance processes and security checkpoints
- Compile and analyze data/reports to create recommendations and forecast narratives for future infrastructure needs or stakeholder requests
- Evaluate vendor processes and programs to develop implementation plans to advance opportunities for performance improvement, efficiency, and minimize costs
- Propose recommendations based on research and analysis to drive business decisions with long-term strategies
- May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leader
- Knowledge of Program Guidelines and Design Standards (PGDS) and Checkpoint Requirements and Guidelines (CPRG) documents
- Knowledge of industry design practices for BHS and Security Screening Checkpoints (SSCP) to ensure Company BHS design recommendations are incorporated into final design packages
Requirements
- Must be able to obtain a SIDA (Secured Identification Display Area) badge and meet all local airport requirements
- 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
- Ability to raise/move/transport 100 lbs. on an occasional basis (under 50%)
- Ability to operate motorized vehicles/equipment
- 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
Skills
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Skilled in advance problem-solving skills using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses
Compensation
- Competitive market salary from $ 114,200 to $126,900 per year* depending on qualifications and experience.
Benefits
- For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the company.
- Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan 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.
- https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits
- 401(k) match contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits
- ProfitSharing contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company.
- Benefits you'll love:
- Develop and maintain relationships with industry partners to advance ideas, concepts and deliver emerging trends which align with strategic vision
Company info
- Daily Operations Division
- Our Company Promise
- 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.
Equal opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer.
Visa & Work Authorization
- U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.
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