Permanent Job Principal IFQP Inspector

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

The Principal IATA Fuel Quality Pool (IFQP) Inspector role is the sole subject matter expert in conducting onsite surveillance of fuel storage facilities, into-plane refueling processes and procedures, and refueling vehicles at stations where Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air aircraft are fueled. As an individual contributor, this role defines long term strategy for the Alaska Air Group fuel quality inspection program.

Key Duties
• Defines long term strategy for the Alaska Air Group fuel quality inspection program in line with IFQP and company standards.
• Develop and maintain long term strategy for the Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air IFQP inspection schedule.
• As the lead subject matter expert, perform required inspections at all Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air fuel Into-Plane providers and Fuel Storage facilities by established IATA Fuel Quality Pool (IFQP) and ATA 103 standards.
• Share discrepancies (findings) with all IFQP members through the IATA Fuel Quality Pool System (FQPS).

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• Exercises considerable latitude and initiative to understand and manage processes defined in the IFQP Multilateral Agreement and ATA 103 fuel quality standards.
• Acts as the IFQP Airline Master/Deputy Master and point of contact (POC) for Alaska Air Group.
• Represent Alaska Air Group as a voting member in the Airline for America (A4A) organization.
• Influences across company and several levels up to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with Maintenance and Engineering, fueling vendors, and Supply Chain Management’s Fuel Operations department to share findings for improvements and to ensure the safety of Alaska Air Group’s fuel quality inspection program.
• Utilizes Safety Management System (SMS) and remains current in the training requirements for SMS.

Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills

Required
• 7 years of airline industry fuel auditing experience or related area.
• Bachelor’s degree, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience instead of this degree.
• Current training as an IATA Fuel Quality Pool Inspector.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Detailed-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to drive outcomes in the best interest of the company.
• Frequent travel is required, including international travel.
• A valid passport at the time of employment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred
• Valid FAA Certification (A&P, Powerplant or Repairman).
• Thorough understanding of the ATA 103 standard.
• Coordinating Agency for Supplier Evaluation (C.A.S.E) Level III or IV evaluator
• Chair of the Fuel Technical Committee for C.A.S.E

Job-Specific Leadership Expectations

Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.

Salary Range

106800-194000 / year

Pay Details

Geo 1: $106,800.00 – $160,200.00

Geo 2: $117,500.00 – $176,300.00

Geo 3: $129,300.00 – $194,000.00

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

For more information about Alaska/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.

FLSA Status Exempt

Employment Type Full-Time

Regular/Temporary Regular

Requisition Type Management