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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.\nJob Description:\nThe Associate Technical Data Manager supports Technical Operations by creating, maintaining, and revising aircraft maintenance technical data that enables safe and compliant operations. They’ll partner with frontline Employees, Engineering, and Maintenance Teams to translate technical requirements into clear, executable work instructions while gaining experience with regulatory standards, OEM documentation, and maintenance procedures. They’ll support process improvements and innovative tools that enhance how maintenance information is created, managed, and delivered. The Associate Technical Data Manager leverages strong problem-solving, collaboration, and attention to detail to support aircraft reliability, Safety, and continuous improvement.\nAdditional Details\nThe 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. \nU.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available. \nWe’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.\nResponsibilities\nAssist in preparing, formatting, and updating maintenance-related technical documentation\nSupport the implementation of document change requests and OEM document revisions\nHelp manage document change workflows, version control, and digital archives\nParticipate in quality checks for clarity, formatting, and compliance with standards\nInterpret basic technical content with guidance and support\nAssist in integrating regulatory directives and OEM updates into technical data\nLearn and apply documentation tools, XML/SGML structures, and template use\nMaintain organized records and contribute to documentation audits\nSupport Station visits, as required to, support Maintenance Programs\nParticipate in training, team meetings, and document change improvement projects\nCollaborate with technical writers and engineers and other stakeholder to resolve content-related questions\nMust be able to meet any physical ability requirements listed on this description\nMay perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities\nFoundational understanding of aircraft systems, technical documentation, and maintenance program structures.\nFoundational in interpreting regulatory, OEM documentation, and Engineering documents, such as but not limited to AMM, IPC, ADs, SBs, STCs, Engineering Orders, Design Drawings.\nFoundational 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.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills\nDetail-oriented with a willingness to follow established processes\nBasic technical comprehension and interest in technical documentation\nFamiliarity with MS Office; exposure to XML/SGML tools is a plus\nTeam-oriented with eagerness to learn and take initiative\nComfortable working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments\nEducation\nRequired: High School Diploma or GED\nExperience\nEntry-level experience, developing skills and knowledge in:Aircraft Maintenance, Maintenance Programs, Technical Data Management, and/or Technical Writing\n\nPreferred: Experience in Agile methodologies, including Sprints, Scrum Master, and Sprint Planning.\nLicensing/Certification\nMust be able to obtain and maintain a SIDA badge and meet all local airport requirements\nPhysical Abilities\nAbility to perform work duties from [limited space work station/desk/office area] for extended periods of time\nAbility to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job\nAbility to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job\nOther Qualifications\nMust maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines\nMust be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986\nMust be at least 18 years of age\nMust be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines\nMust meet confidentiality expectations as to confidential, proprietary and sensitive Company information\nPay & Benefits:\nCompetitive market salary from $77,200 per year to $85,800 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.\nBenefits you’ll love:\nFly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too) \nSouthwest 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**\nPotential for annual profit-sharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan-when Southwest profits, you profit***\nCompetitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents\nSouthwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. 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