Airport Screening Operations Consultant - DAL

Department: Ground Operations Our Company Promise We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.

As an Airport Screening Operations Consultant supporting the Dallas (DAL) region, you’ll help shape the airport infrastructure that keeps Customers and checked baggage moving safely and efficiently. You’ll support the design, planning, and continuous improvement of Baggage Handling Systems (BHS) and airport security checkpoints, using system data and technical plans to identify capacity needs and prepare for future growth. Partnering with Ground Operations, TSA, Airport Authorities, vendors, and project teams, you’ll help develop design specifications, evaluate system performance, and recommend solutions that improve reliability and efficiency. You’ll also research innovative technologies and cost-saving opportunities while helping ensure contractors and systems meet Southwest’s performance and design standards. Through strong collaboration, technical knowledge, and forward-thinking planning, your work will directly improve baggage movement, Customer flow, operational performance, and the overall travel experience throughout the DAL region. Additional details  This Dallas region-based role is offered as a remote workplace position.

Members are expected to travel to stations and locations throughout the region, as needed, to support business operations, trainings, meetings, conferences, and other work-related activities. Outside of those required visits, the majority of your work may be performed from an approved remote location within the region.  U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.  We’re committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.

Assist in preparing project design and specifications to ensure that all bag systems meet the Planning Guidelines and Design Standards Knowledge of baggage/material handling systems and checkpoint screening system design principles Leverage schematic, design, and construction drawings Partner with Ground Operations, TSA, Airport Authorities, etc., to maximize the efficiency of the baggage handling and security checkpoints Prepare project design and specifications to ensure that all baggage handling and security checkpoints meet program requirements for performance, capability, and future capacity Analyze historical data to identify capacity limitations Identify and recommend innovative ideas and long-term solutions for security checkpoints and baggage systems Research opportunities to reduce costs and identify savings Verify all vendors and contractors maintain baggage handling and conveyor systems have the appropriate software programs and service process May perform other job duties as directed by Employee’s Leaders Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology including applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications Skilled use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative