What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager Resource Planning position at Alaska Air Cargo?
Company Alaska Airlines
The Team
Guided by our purpose, core values, and leadership principles, we are creating an airline people love. Our corporate teams set the strategies and operational plans to ensure the success of our company. Whether we use our expertise in accounting, human resources, finance, planning, legal, marketing, or any of our operational divisions, our shared passion for travel and our guests is what motivates us to achieve excellence each day. If you share our passion for creating an airline people love, we want to hear from you.
Role Summary
This Manager Resource Planning and Time Administration is responsible for executing on the strategy of timecard administration and reliability for Maintenance Technicians at Alaska Airlines (AS). As a people leader, the Manager Resource Planning and Time Administration -M&E leads and establishes priorities for the team to optimize cost and efficiency while maintaining compliance with labor contract requirement and company policy.
Key Duties
Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills
Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.
Salary Range
$113,200 - $169,800 / year
Salary Details
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/Horizon employees. Alaska/Horizon is committed to fair, unbiased compensation along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate.
Note: We don’t typically hire at the top of the range.
Total Rewards
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.
FLSA Status Exempt
Employment Type Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
Requisition Type Management
Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on 4/23/2025
Location Seattle - McGee
Regulatory Information Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement It is the policy of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and to ensure equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and benefits of employment or potential employment.
We also prohibit discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.
We have established an EEO Compliance Program under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 503”) and the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (“VEVRAA”). All applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. In addition, we have established an audit and reporting system to allow for effective measurement of its equal employment opportunity activities.
To Implement This Policy, We Will
Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT – regulations, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that 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/Horizon Air and any employment offer will be withdrawn.
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Job Locations USA-WA-SeaTac
Requisition ID 2025-14274
Category Corporate & Operations
Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on 4/23/2025
Employment Type Full-Time
FLSA Status Exempt
Regular/Temporary Regular
Requisition ID 2025-14274
Regulatory Information
Equal Employment Opportunity We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees and do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information (including family medical history), political views or activity, or other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We may use your information to maintain the safety and security of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, its employees, and others as required or permitted by law. People of color, women, LGBTQIA , immigrants, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT – regulations, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that 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/Horizon Air and any employment offer will be withdrawn.
The Team
Guided by our purpose, core values, and leadership principles, we are creating an airline people love. Our corporate teams set the strategies and operational plans to ensure the success of our company. Whether we use our expertise in accounting, human resources, finance, planning, legal, marketing, or any of our operational divisions, our shared passion for travel and our guests is what motivates us to achieve excellence each day. If you share our passion for creating an airline people love, we want to hear from you.
Role Summary
This Manager Resource Planning and Time Administration is responsible for executing on the strategy of timecard administration and reliability for Maintenance Technicians at Alaska Airlines (AS). As a people leader, the Manager Resource Planning and Time Administration -M&E leads and establishes priorities for the team to optimize cost and efficiency while maintaining compliance with labor contract requirement and company policy.
Key Duties
- Lead team and establish priorities of resource planning and time administration. Manages the resource planning and timecard administration programs for Maintenance & Engineering (M&E) at Alaska Airlines (AS) through a team of direct and indirect reports.
- Develop people through effective performance management and promote a high-performance culture by cultivating and motivating direct/indirect reports through coaching, mentoring, and by providing regular and meaningful feedback.
- Provides input in the strategy for resource planning which is ultimately set by the Director Technical Training and Resource Planning.
- Develop, implement, and optimize AMFA schedules at the station level to ensure company-wide cost and efficiency objectives are met or succeeded.
- Manage the execution of time administration programs for 900 employees, ensuring timekeeping is completed by recurring weekly deadlines, reviewing employee concerns regarding accuracy of time and pay reports, and escalating issues to Payroll.
- Oversee the M&E reliability policy and coordinate with leadership, Human Resources, and Labor Relations to ensure the policy meets business goals, falls within regulatory guidelines, and complies with any applicable labor agreements.
- Execute on strategy of selection and continued evaluation of all staffing, scheduling, attendance reliability, training currency, and gating software, including coordinating with vendors to evaluate programs costs and efficiency, developing and implementing audit procedures to determine if current programs support evolving business needs, and liaising with operational partners to evaluate effectiveness at the ground level.
- Make decisions on business plans related to staffing, scheduling constraints, budgeting, productivity objectives, and work rules to identify areas of concern, then analyzes the areas of concern to develop innovative solutions to present to stakeholders.
- Oversee and manage completed maintenance aircraft paperwork for completeness and accuracy.
- Responsible for monitoring and reporting the budget by forecasting staffing levels for the year on a system-wide basis, continually working to enhance staffing models, monitoring monthly budget results, and adjusting staffing models to improve performance and/or develop corrective action plans for stations to meet their goals.
- Consult with union leadership to address resource, staff planning and time administration issues, and quickly resolves to maintain strong and effective working relationships.
Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience to include administration and resource planning.
- A minimum of 2 years of leadership experience.
- Bachelor of Arts or Science degree, or an additional 2 years of relevant experience in lieu of this degree.
- Valid Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license.
- Strong working knowledge of the timekeeping system.
- Strong working knowledge of work/pay rules for all relevant union contracts, including when state or federal rules should apply.
- Detail oriented and highly organized, with the ability to execute on multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
- Ability and willingness to travel, up to 20% of the time.
- Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule based on business needs.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum age of 18.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
- A Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree.
- Strong cross-divisional team leader who drives excellence, develops, mentors, and coaches others, and can create excitement around a compelling vision in a collaborative, team-oriented fashion.
- Experience leading a remote workforce.
- Strong ability to rapidly understand and organize complexity and to come up to speed quickly on the architecture and use of complex systems and processes.
Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.
Salary Range
$113,200 - $169,800 / year
Salary Details
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/Horizon employees. Alaska/Horizon is committed to fair, unbiased compensation along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate.
Note: We don’t typically hire at the top of the range.
Total Rewards
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.
- Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air
- Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
- Generous 401k match program
- Quarterly and annual bonus plans
- Generous holiday and paid time off
FLSA Status Exempt
Employment Type Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
Requisition Type Management
Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on 4/23/2025
Location Seattle - McGee
Regulatory Information Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement It is the policy of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and to ensure equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and benefits of employment or potential employment.
We also prohibit discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.
We have established an EEO Compliance Program under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 503”) and the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (“VEVRAA”). All applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. In addition, we have established an audit and reporting system to allow for effective measurement of its equal employment opportunity activities.
To Implement This Policy, We Will
- Recruit, hire, train and promote qualified persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and any other legally protected categories;
- Ensure that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements; and
- Ensure that all personnel actions and employment activities such as compensation, benefits, promotions, layoffs, return from layoff, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air sponsored programs, and tuition assistance will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.
Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT – regulations, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that 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/Horizon Air and any employment offer will be withdrawn.
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Job Locations USA-WA-SeaTac
Requisition ID 2025-14274
Category Corporate & Operations
Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on 4/23/2025
Employment Type Full-Time
FLSA Status Exempt
Regular/Temporary Regular
Requisition ID 2025-14274
Regulatory Information
Equal Employment Opportunity We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees and do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information (including family medical history), political views or activity, or other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We may use your information to maintain the safety and security of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, its employees, and others as required or permitted by law. People of color, women, LGBTQIA , immigrants, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT – regulations, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that 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/Horizon Air and any employment offer will be withdrawn.
Salary : $113,200 - $169,800
