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Associate MX Programs Engineer - DMX

Southwest Airlines
401(k)
United States, Texas, Dallas
May 28, 2026
Department: Technical 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. Job Description: The Associate Maintenance Programs Engineer supports the Maintenance Programs Team within Technical Operations (Tech Ops) by assisting in the development and optimization of Southwest Airlines' scheduled maintenance programs. They'll provide engineering support through documentation, data analysis, and regulatory alignment while gaining exposure to OEM standards, internal procedures, and maintenance program processes. They'll partner with Stakeholders across Tech Ops to analyze data, identify trends, and support maintenance optimization efforts using tools such as Excel, Alteryx, SQL, and VizQL. The Associate Maintenance Programs Engineer brings strong analytical and problem solving skills, along with an engineering mindset, to support data driven decisions and contribute to the safety, compliance, and reliability of Southwest's fleet. Additional Details The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. Due to the nature of this role, you would be required to work from our Dallas, TX headquarters facility during business hours. 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. Responsibilities Assist in preparing, formatting, and updating maintenance-related technical documentation Assist with gathering and analyzing aircraft reliability data to identify trends, system degradations, and opportunities for maintenance optimization Participate in the development and substantiation of maintenance tasks for implementation into the SWA maintenance program Participate in activities related to various types of cost/benefit analysis Collaborate with other departments such as Planning, Supply Chain, Quality, Production and other Stakeholders for impact driven from maintenance program changes Support the implementation of document change requests and OEM document revisions Interpret basic technical content with guidance and support Support Station visits, as required, to support Maintenance Programs May perform other job duties as directed by Leadership Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Foundational understanding of aircraft systems, technical documentation, and maintenance program structures Foundational in interpreting regulatory, OEM documentation, and Engineering documents, such as but not limited to AMM, IPC, ADs, SBs, STCs, Engineering Orders, Design Drawings Foundantional in interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead, influence, collaborate, and adapt within cross-functional team environments; consistently effective under pressure and within proposed deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills Detail-oriented with a willingness to follow established processes Basic technical comprehension Ability to collect, organize, visualize, and assimilate data, including turning raw data into meaningful information, using data-oriented programs and visualization software Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite Familiarity with Alteryx, SQL, or VizQL coding languages Team-oriented with eagerness to learn and take initiative Comfortable working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments Education Required: High School Diploma or GED Required: Bachelor of Science in an ABET accredited course of study in Engineering Experience Entry-level experience, developing skills, and knowledge in: Aircraft Systems, Aircraft Maintenance, and Maintenance Programs Preferred: Experience in analyzing analytics to improve Maintenance Program processes Licensing/Certification Must be able to obtain and maintain a SIDA badge and meet all local airport requirements Physical Abilities Ability to perform work duties from [limited space work station/desk/office area] for extended periods of time Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job Other Qualifications Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 Must be at least 18 years of age Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines Must meet confidentiality expectations as to confidential, proprietary and sensitive Company information Pay & Benefits: Competitive market salary from $81,200 per year to $90,200 per year* depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the Company. Benefits you'll love: * Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too) * Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan, which includes a dollar for-dollar 401(k) Company match contribution of up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings** * Potential for annual profit-sharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan-when Southwest profits, you profit*** * Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents * Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You'll have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan, and coverage will be retroactively available to your first day of employment. * Explore more benefits you'll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits Pay amount doesn't guarantee employment for any particular period. 401(k) Company match contributions are subject to the plan's vesting schedule. Match contributions may vary based on the position. Profit-sharing contributions are subject to the Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company. Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.** Please print/save this job description because it won't be available after you apply.