Role SummaryThe Dangerous Goods Program Manager is the lead subject matter expert of the dangerous goods compliance program at Alaska Airlines (AS). As an individual contributor, this role defines long-term strategy for dangerous goods and exercises considerable latitude and initiative to ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements.
Key Duties- As a lead subject matter expert of the Dangerous Goods (DG) program, work independently to support Alaska Airlines' Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved program.
- Exercise considerable latitude and initiative to investigate reports and audit findings to determine program root cause and corrective actions; document and correct deficiencies.
- Participate in industry conferences to influence international regulations and procedures to drive positive outcomes for the airline.
- Network with stakeholders in Safety, Airport Operations and Customer Service (AOCS), Cargo, Maintenance and Engineering (M&E), Flight Operations, and Inflight on dangerous goods content in manuals, policies, procedures, forms, bulletins, and e-tools.
- Create, maintain, and make decisions on standard operating procedures for the dangerous goods program ensuring compliance with all regulating entities.
- Represent Alaska Airlines to US and foreign regulatory agencies and act as primary contact to such agencies.
- Interface with FAA, Department of Transportation (DOT), United States Postal Service (USPS), and other federal agencies in matters involving regulatory compliance with applicable dangerous goods regulations.
- Provide communications to cross-divisional stakeholders on best practices, industry trends, and upcoming changes to dangerous goods regulations.
- Perform periodic inspections to determine program effectiveness; document and correct deficiencies.
- Analyze regulations and pending legislation to identify potential impact on company activities and assure that key information is provided to departments, locations and employees as appropriate.
Job-Specific Experience, Education & SkillsRequired- 7 years of experience in Dangerous Goods, with at least 2 years of experience with IATA and 49CFR hazardous materials regulations and applications.
- Bachelor's degree, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
- A valid passport and a willingness to travel throughout the Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air system including international travel.
- Ability to present complex technical subjects in an understandable manner.
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum age of 18.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Preferred- Dangerous Goods experience within the commercial air transportation industry.
- Strong interpersonal and communication (e.g., verbal, written, presentation) skills, with the ability to create collaborative relationships that drive outcomes in the best interest of the company, with others in the organization, and with external agencies.
- Skills and confidence presenting and communicating to audiences of varying organizational levels.
Job-Specific Leadership ExpectationsEmbody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance.
Salary Range$122,800 - $184,200 / year
Salary DetailsPay 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/Hawaiian/Horizon employees. Alaska/Hawaiian/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 RewardsAlaska Airlines, Hawaiian 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, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air
- Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
- Generous 401k match program
- Annual bonus plans
- Generous holiday and paid time off
For more information about Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.
Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on11/20/2026
FLSA StatusExempt
Employment TypeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Requisition TypeManagement
LocationRenton - Global Training Center
L:#LI-B
