Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Meteorologist

TX-Dallas · Contract

Work authorization requiredDetected 30 days ago
ForecastingCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving

About the role

  • The NOC is Southwest's world-class operations center that functions as the Heart of major operational decisions and coordination, and the NOC has representation from every operational group within the Company.
  • The Meteorologist is excited to bring their experience and detail-oriented thinking to the small Meteorology Team, which is integral to Southwest's operation.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver operational forecast content consistently and accurately within rigid time constraint.
  • Develop knowledge of airspace, air traffic control programs affecting the airline's operation.
  • Actively collaborate with other meteorologists on weather issues particularly in the 0-48 hour time frame. Specific focus on forecast trends through 24 hours.
  • May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders
  • Ability to support a 24x7 department by working rotating shifts (early morning, afternoon/evenings and midnight shifts), most weekends, holidays and have rotating days off
  • A ll of Southwest's People come together to deliver on our Purpose; Connecting People to what's important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel.
  • The Meteorologist delivers on our Purpose by providing forecasting expertise for decision support and services to Southwest Airlines Network Operations Control (NOC) and associated operational Teams.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • 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 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

Compensation

  • Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan- when Southwest profits, you profit***

Benefits

  • 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.
  • https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits
  • 401(k) match contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits

Company info

  • Network Operations Control
  • 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.
  • Provide scheduled and unscheduled briefings to a variety of Customers within the Southwest Airlines organization. Verbal and written briefings occur multiple times per day.
  • Provides friendly service to and maintains positive relationships with all Internal and External Customers

Equal opportunity

  • Southwest Airlines is an 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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