Description

At Hawaiian Airlines, we are all about welcoming our guests with Hawaiian hospitality and aloha, and taking care of our people, our home, and the communities we serve. Join our ‘ohana and be a part of an exciting team of professionals dedicated to serving our kama‘āina and introducing our islands to the world!

• Position Summary*

We are looking for a talented driven individual to manage the induction of newly converted freighter aircraft into the Hawaiian Airlines fleet and technical fleet reliability.

• Key Responsibilities*

• Manages and oversees the end-to-end process of delivering newly converted aircraft to the fleet from delivery planning through inspection and acceptance to registration and delivery ferry. This includes:

• Working with manufacturers and aircraft owners to monitor configuration status and establish delivery timelines.

• Leading the technical acceptance process, at various global sites, to ensure aircrafts are delivered to defined specifications, adhering to quality standards and contractual obligations, and ensuring proper support from M&E, Flight Ops, and Third-Party Inspectors.

• Negotiating with manufacturers, lessors, and other stakeholders to resolve delivery-related issues promptly and effectively, ensuring a smooth handover of aircraft protected by appropriate concession commitments for any shortcomings.

• Coordinating with lessors, FAA counsel, customs broker, and other government agencies as required in matters of registration, import, export, immigrations, security, and agriculture related to the delivery flight.

• Coordinating with internal stakeholders in flight operations, ground support, and other necessary parties to organize and execute a successful and timely delivery flight and post-delivery conformity work.

• Oversee handover of documents from lessor to the Records department.

• Manages and oversees the end-to-end process of ensuring reliable technical operations of fleet. This includes:

• Establishing a holistic view of fleet health, incorporating reliability, cost, and OEM metrics.

• Working with various disciplines within engineering, including Reliability, Maintenance Programs, and Engineering, to drive focus on the fleet issues.

• Defining, launching and coordinating the execution of projects to address fleet health with OEM, Reliability, Engineering, Line Maintenance, and BPM.

• Participates in OEM and other industry forums related to the fleet type, understand and anticipate current and emerging issues for the assigned fleet.

• ** Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum Requirements*

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and related working experience*

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• Three (3) years of experience working primarily as a business analyst or in a related (equivalent) role.

• Two (2) years of experience working in the airline industry with strong knowledge of Maintenance & Engineering technologies and processes.

• Fundamental understanding of aircraft structures, systems, and operational impact of associated failures.

• Proven ability to motivate and lead ad-hoc matrixed teams.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

• ** Experience negotiating with manufacturers, lessors, and vendors.

/ **Hawaiian Airlines is regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT - regulation, 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, PCP (Phencyclidine), and Amphetamine prior to any offer of 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 Hawaiian Airlines and any employment offer will be withdrawn./

/ * In addition to routine employment eligibility verification, U.S.-based airlines must gather information to validate country of citizenship and country of birth. Upon hire, you must provide documentation proving your current country of citizenship and birthplace./

/ At Hawaiian Airlines, we are dedicated to offering a comprehensive total rewards package that aims to attract, engage, and retain the finest talent in the industry. Our rewards structure is thoughtfully designed to include a competitive base salary coupled with variable compensation opportunities. This balanced approach ensures a fulfilling and lucrative work environment, aligning individual achievements with the broader organizational success./

/ Please note that the provided salary information serves as a general guideline. Our salary is determined by a candidate's experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations. The expected pay range is $78,000 - $111,000./

• Preferred Qualifications*

• Master’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration.

• Demonstrated experience in aircraft delivery management or a related aviation role, managing engineering disciplines for aircraft entry-into-service, fleet maintenance, and overall performance.

• Experience and relationships with leading airframe OEMs such as Airbus, Boeing, and Engine OEMs such as Rolls Royce, Pratt Whitney, and General Electric.

• Experience working with regulatory agencies.

• A successful track record of effectively leading concurrent, complex and large-scale projects from initiation through closing, and defining the order of when to execute those projects based on priorities and available resources.

• Experience instilling process and order to empower teams to perform at their best and in the most efficient way.

• Experience working in an environment of constant change and effectively steering disparate teams to adapt and march at the same pace and direction.

• * Experience communicating clearly and concisely with data and facts, both verbally and written, to deliver salient messaging and enable quick decision-making especially amongst senior level executives

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• About Hawaiian Airlines*

Now in its 95th year of continuous service, Hawaiian is Hawaiʻi's biggest and longest-serving airline. Hawaiian offers approximately 150 daily flights within the Hawaiian Islands, and nonstop flights between Hawaiʻi and 15 U.S. gateway cities – more than any other airline – as well as service connecting Honolulu and American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea and Tahiti.

Consumer surveys by Condé Nast Traveler and TripAdvisor have placed Hawaiian among the top of all domestic airlines serving Hawaiʻi. The carrier was named Hawaiʻi's best employer by Forbes in 2022 and has topped /Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best/ list as the No. 1 U.S. airline for the past two years. Hawaiian has also led all U.S. carriers in on-time performance for 18 consecutive years (2004-2021) as reported by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

The airline is committed to connecting people with aloha by offering complimentary meals for all guests on transpacific routes and the convenience of no change fees on Main Cabin and Premium Cabin seats. HawaiianMiles members also enjoy flexibility with miles that never expire. As Hawai‘i’s hometown airline, Hawaiian encourages guests to Travel Pono and experience the islands safely and respectfully.

Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. is a subsidiary of Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HA). Additional information is available at HawaiianAirlines.com. Follow Hawaiian’s Twitter updates (@HawaiianAir), become a fan on Facebook (Hawaiian Airlines), and follow us on Instagram (hawaiianairlines). For career postings and updates, follow Hawaiian’s LinkedIn page.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)