Principal Inspector

<h1>Principal IFQP Inspector</h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> ${35051}-Remote), UNAVAILABLE, Hidden (${12781}</p><p><strong>Employment Type:</strong> FULL_TIME</p><h2>Company</h2>Alaska Airlines <h2>The Team</h2> <p>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, marketing, 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.</p> <h2>Role Summary</h2> <p>The Principal IATA Fuel Quality Pool (IFQP) Inspector role is the sole subject matter expert in conducting onsite surveillance of fuel storage facilities, into-plane refueling processes and procedures, and refueling vehicles at stations where Alaska Airlines (AS), Hawaiian Airlines (HA), and Horizon Air (QX) aircraft are fueled. As an individual contributor, this role collaborates with peer IFQP Inspectors at AS to promote consistent application of fuel quality standards, share technical expertise, and ensure alignment with program objectives.</p> <h2>Key Duties</h2> <ul> <li>Define long-term strategy for the Alaska Air Group fuel quality inspection program in line with IFQP and company standards.</li> <li>Develop and maintain long-term strategy for the Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air IFQP inspection schedule.</li> <li>As the lead subject matter expert, perform fuel inspections in accordance with applicable fuel quality standards (e.g., IFQP, ATA 103, JIG, CSA B836).</li> <li>Share discrepancies (findings) with all IFQP members through the IATA Fuel Quality Pool System (FQPS).</li> <li>Review completed IFQP reports to assess applicability to Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air operations – integrating results into the Safety Management System (SMS) and maintaining department records.</li> <li>Exercise considerable latitude and initiative to understand and manage processes defined in the IFQP Multilateral Agreement and ATA 103 fuel quality standards.</li> <li>May act as the IFQP Airline Master/Deputy Master and point of contact (POC) for Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air.</li> <li>Acts as a fuel program subject matter expert in support of internal and external audits (e.g. Department of Defense [DOD], Federal Aviation Administration [FAA], IATA Operational Safety Audit [IOSA]).</li> <li>Represent Alaska Airlines in the Airline for America (A4A) organization and attend industry fuel training, as needed.</li> <li>Influence across company and several levels up to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with Maintenance and Engineering, fueling vendors, and Supply Chain Management’s Fuel Operations department to share findings for improvements and to ensure the safety of Alaska Air Group’s fuel quality inspection program.</li> <li>Utilizes SMS and remains current in the training requirements for SMS.</li> </ul> <h2>Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills</h2> <p><strong>Required</strong></p> <ul> <li>7 years of airline industry fuel auditing, fuel quality assurance, fuel operations, or a related area.</li> <li>Bachelor’s degree, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.</li> <li>Current training and certification as an IATA Fuel Quality Pool Inspector.</li> <li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).</li> <li>Detailed oriented and highly organized, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.</li> <li>Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to drive outcomes in the best interest of the company.</li> <li>Frequent travel is required, including international travel.</li> <li>A valid passport at the time of employment.</li> <li>Must maintain a residence in a state where Alaska Airlines operates.</li> <li>High school diploma or equivalent.</li> <li>Minimum age of 18.</li> <li>Must be authorized to work in the U.S.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred</strong></p> <ul> <li>Valid FAA Certification (Airframe and Powerplant [A&P], Powerplant or Repairman).</li> <li>Thorough understanding of the ATA 103 standard.</li> <li>Coordinating Agency for Supplier Evaluation (C.A.S.E.) Level III or Level IV evaluator.</li> </ul> <h2>Job-Specific Leadership Expectations</h2> <p>Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance.</p> <h2>Starting Rate</h2> <h2>Salary Range</h2>$111,650-$200,950 / year <h2>Pay Details</h2> <p>The Pay Range Varies by work location and experience </p> <p> </p>Geo 1: $111,650 - $139,575 - $167,500Geo 2: $122,800 - $153,500 - $184,200Geo 3: $133,950 - $167,450 - $200,950 <p>Must reside within a reasonable distance of an airport served by Alaska Airlines to support business travel requirements.</p> <p> </p> <h2>Salary Details</h2> <p>Pay 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.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Note:</strong> We don’t typically hire at the top of the range.</p> <h2>Total Rewards</h2> <p><em>Alaska 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.</em></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air</li> <li>Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits</li> <li>Generous 401k match program</li> <li>Annual bonus plans</li> <li>Generous holiday and paid time off </li> </ul> <p>For more information about Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.</p> <h2>Regulatory Information</h2> <p><strong>Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement </strong></p> <p>It is the policy of Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and to ensure equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and benefits of employment or potential employment. </p> <p> </p> <p>We also prohibit discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories. </p> <p> </p> <p>We have established an EEO Compliance Program under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 503”) and the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (“VEVRAA”). All applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. In addition, we have established an audit and reporting system to allow for effective measurement of its equal employment opportunity activities. </p> <p> </p> <p>To implement this policy, we will: </p> <p> </p> <p>(1) Recruit, hire, train and promote qualified persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and any other legally protected categories; (2) Ensure that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements; and (3) Ensure that all personnel actions and employment activities such as compensation, benefits, promotions, layoffs, return from layoff, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air sponsored programs, and tuition assistance will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories. </p> <p> </p> <p>Employees and applicants for employment will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion or discrimination because they have engaged or may engage in (1) filing a complaint, (2) opposing any act or practice made unlawful by, or exercising any other right protected by, any Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions of VEVRAA, or (3) assisting or participating in any investigation, compliance evaluation, hearing, or any other activity related to the administration of any Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions of VEVRAA. </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations </strong>Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian 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/Hawaiian Airlines/Horizon Air and any employment offer will be withdrawn. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <h2>Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on</h2>10/27/2026 <h2>FLSA Status</h2>Exempt <h2>Employment Type</h2>Full-Time <h2>Regular/Temporary</h2>Regular <h2>Requisition Type</h2>Management <h2>Location</h2>Remote <h2> L:</h2>#LI-B

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