Company Alaska Airlines

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, spaneting, 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 Director Fleet Strategy and Planning is the senior leader evaluating Alaska’s long-term fleet strategy and asset strategies to enable optimal financial outcomes. As a people leader, this role establishes strategic goals and direction to a team of Fleet professionals to ensure Alaska’s Fleet strategy balances and supports its Commercial, Financial, and Operational goals. This role is considered the subject matter expert and thought leader in developing and executing the company’s fleet plan while maintaining flexibility and alternative plans as the business environment changes.

Key Duties

• Leads development and updates to the company’s fleet strategy that aligns with Commercial growth and financial goals.

• Directs process to purchase new or used aircraft and sale of surplus aircraft to support company’s fleet plans.

• Leverages industry experience and relationships to identify and select partners, serving as Alaska / Horizon’s focal to negotiate commercial terms, review purchase/sale/lease agreements, and drive multi-million dollar transactions to conclusion.

• Cultivates and owns the commercial relationship with the company’s aircraft manufacturers and lessors.

• Identifies and evaluates strategic opportunities, providing recommendations to executive leadership for fleet transactions including leasing, purchasing, dispositions, and other ad hoc initiatives.

• Partners with Commercial products team to evaluate and implement optimal onboard products.

• Provides leadership to internal and external resources required to support fleet strategy and transaction activities.

• Leads and executes cross divisionally – including Network/Schedule Planning, Maintenance and Engineering, and other relevant stakeholders – to develop fleet strategies that meet Air Group’s goals.

• Leads and coaches a team that supports the development and execution of fleet planning and acquisitions.

Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills

Required

• 8 years of experience in fleet strategy, network planning, finance, aircraft procurement/sales or closely related field.

• 5 years of leadership experience, with at least 2 of those years directly leading people.

• Bachelor’s degree with a focus in finance, economics, aviation, engineering or a related discipline.

• Expertise in aviation and commercial aircraft, high dollar value negotiations, and strategic planning.

• Proven track record of developing and sustaining strong relationships with external partners.

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

• Minimum age of 18.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree.

• Knowledge of airline commercial and operation areas.

• Direct experience in either airline Fleet strategy/planning or Network planning

Job-Specific Leadership Expectations

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

Salary Range

$157,700 - $252,300 / year

Total Target Compensation Range (incl. bonus & equity)

$206,810 - $329,790

Salary Details

The pay range and total target compensation package listed above is the expected pay offered for this position at the start of employment. Your pay will be based on multiple factors, including and not limited to location, your relevant experience/level, 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 dont 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 with high priority status

• Select number of confirmed travel credits provided annually

• 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
Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on 2/28/2025
Location Seattle - Corporate HQ
Regulatory Information Equal Employment Opportunity We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees and do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information (including family medical history), political views or activity, or other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We may use your information to maintain the safety and security of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, its employees, and others as required or permitted by law. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT – regulations, 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, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines or a metabolite of these drugs prior to any offer or 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 Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air and any employment offer will be withdrawn.
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Job Locations USA-WA-SeaTac
Requisition ID 2025-13893
Category Corporate & Operations