Role SummaryThe Inflight Policy & Procedure Specialist is responsible for developing solutions related to policies and procedures applicable to inflight functions at Alaska Airlines. As an individual contributor, this role makes recommendations to improve inflight processes and procedures, assuring that safety, compliance, and customer service are optimized.
Key Duties- Researches, develops, documents, and implements policies and procedures that promote safety, compliance, customer service and inflight objectives.
- Creates, modifies, interprets, and maintains department manuals, publications, and documents and proactively analyzes the need for periodic refresher communication.
- Develops requirements for training programs, edits training materials, and approves training curriculum, and instructional materials.
- Partners with the training development and delivery teams and Safety & Compliance to create and update training products.
- Communicates policy and procedure changes, and other job-related information, through multiple communication channels.
- Delivers presentations to management and cross-divisional leadership.
- Applies knowledge expertise to be a consultant and subject matter expert (SME) for inflight processes and procedures, assuring safety, compliance, and customer service are optimized.
- Ensures alignment of policies and procedures for customers and employees.
- Listens and acts upon relevant flight attendant suggestions and provides timely feedback.
- Analyzes the effectiveness of new and existing policies and procedures and recommends changes.
- Identifies and communicates unresolved issues and recommends actions for correction.
- Utilizes change management techniques to ensure a safe and flexible employee service culture.
- Identifies and leverages current and future technology opportunities.
- With limited direction from leader, serves as a Safety Risk Assessment (SRA) facilitator, guiding divisional and cross-divisional teams through Safety Risk Management (SRM) assessments in support of the Safety Management System (SMS), and implements policy and procedure changes driven by SMS and ASAP reports.
- Take initiative to develop solutions to develop effective working relationships across organizational levels and works cooperatively with peers within and outside of department.
- Organizes and facilitates meetings to collect and disseminate information and to ensure timelines are met.
Job-Specific Experience, Education & SkillsRequired - 2 years of experience in airline operations, or related area.
- Bachelor's degree, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
- Ability and willingness to attend 5 weeks of flight attendant training and to maintain FAA certification.
- Process and detail-oriented with the ability to:
- Interpret, develop, and articulate efficient procedures for inflight functions,
- Grasp complex issues and processes and evaluate for elements relevant to inflight functions,
- Communicate in a simple, clear, and concise manner.
- Willingness to challenge assumptions and question the validity of established policies and procedures.
- Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage a number of projects under limited supervision.
- Ability to understand the needs and attitudes of the customer to develop a change management plan.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability and willingness to travel throughout the Alaska Airlines route system as needed.
- Minimum age of 21.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Preferred - Inflight experience.
- Flight attendance experience.
- Technical writing, training, or job coaching experience.
- Knowledge of FAA regulations.
- Intermediate knowledge of project management methodologies and processes.
Job-Specific Leadership ExpectationsEmbody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance.
Salary Range$68,000 - $102,000 / 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.
Airport SIDA Badge RequirementsImportant notification for employees working at an airport or maintenance hangar: Employees will be required to obtain a SIDA badge provided by the airport authority and maintain good standing in order to keep their SIDA badge. Review the SIDA Badge Requirements document for a comprehensive overview. If an employee does not qualify for a SIDA badge or has their SIDA badge pulled from them, the employee will be terminated.
Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on11/4/2026
FLSA StatusExempt
Employment TypeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Requisition TypeManagement
LocationRenton - Global Training Center
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