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
Postal Affairs Associate (P1)
The Postal Affairs Associate role supports the Postal Affairs Manager in the transportation, handling, and regulatory compliance of postal shipments within Alaska Airlines Air Cargo operations. As an individual contributor role focuses on adherence to USPS contractual obligations, TSA security protocols, and federal regulations while coordinating efficient mail processing, tracking, and customer service. The associate role will work closely with internal teams, postal authorities, and regulatory agencies to maintain operational excellence in mail transportation and ensure timely payment for services.
Postal Affairs Specialist (P2)
The Postal Affairs Specialist is responsible for developing solutions to support the Postal Affairs Manager in overseeing the transportation, handling, and regulatory compliance of postal shipments within Alaska Airlines Air Cargo operations. As an individual contributor role makes recommendations for and ensures adherence to USPS contractual obligations, TSA security protocols, and federal regulations while coordinating efficient mail processing, tracking, and customer service. The specialist will work closely with internal teams, postal authorities, and regulatory agencies to maintain operational excellence in mail transportation and ensure timely payment for services.
Key Duties
Postal Affairs Associate (P1)
Assists in ensuring all mail shipments adhere to federal regulations, including those set by the United States Postal Service (USPS) and other relevant authorities such as Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
Under the direction of the Manager, Postal Affairs, will communicate between the airline and postal agencies, facilitating effective communication and addressing operational issues.
Focus on maintaining accurate records of mail shipments, including manifests, tracking information, and compliance documentation for payments.
Provide input on the development and delivery of training programs for cargo staff on proper handling procedures for mail shipments and updates on regulatory changes.
Assists in implementing and monitoring quality control measures to ensure the integrity, security and audit trail of mail throughout the transportation process.
Provide input on mail flow data and performance metrics, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
Takes initiative to address and resolve discrepancies or concerns related to mail shipments, working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners.
Assist in developing contingency plans for weather disruptions, operational delays, and security incidents impacting mail shipments.
Stay current with federal postal regulations, industry trends, and airline cargo advancements, ensuring compliance and competitive performance.
Support the implementation of new tracking technologies, automation, and process improvements to enhance efficiency.
Postal Affairs Specialist (P2)
Applies industry knowledge to ensure all mail shipments adhere to federal regulations, including those set by the United States Postal Service (USPS) and other relevant authorities such as Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
With limited direction of the Manager, Postal Affairs, will liaison between the airline and postal agencies, facilitating effective communication and addressing operational issues.
Maintain accurate records of mail shipments, including manifests, tracking information, and compliance documentation for payments.
Support the development and delivery of training programs for cargo staff on proper handling procedures for mail shipments and updates on regulatory changes.
Develops solutions in implementing and monitoring quality control measures to ensure the integrity, security and audit trail of mail throughout the transportation process.
Analyzes mail flow data and performance metrics, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
Takes initiative to address and resolve discrepancies or concerns related to mail shipments, working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners.
Create contingency plans for weather disruptions, operational delays, and security incidents impacting mail shipments.
Stay current with federal postal regulations, industry trends, and airline cargo advancements, ensuring compliance and competitive performance.
Support the implementation of new tracking technologies, automation, and process improvements to enhance efficiency.
Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills
Required
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent organizational, communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Ability to work in both a team environment and independently.
Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field or an additional two years of relevant training or experience in a related field in lieu of this degree.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum age of 18.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Preferred
2 years of experience in relevant air cargo operations, postal or logistics or relevant experience.
Relevant certifications in logistics, cargo handling, or air transportation.
Experience in communicating and presenting to senior leadership.
Advanced knowledge of data analytics and usage of data exploration tools.
Strong understanding of USPS regulations, TSA air cargo security, and aviation logistics.
Job-Specific Leadership Expectations
Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be respanable
Salary Range
$54,100- / year
Pay Details
Entry range: $54,100 - $75,700
Intermediate range: $78,000 - $97,450
Salary Details
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/Horizon employees. Alaska/Horizon is committed to fair, unbiased compensation along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate.
Note: We don’t 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
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 Non-Exempt
Employment Type Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
Requisition Type Management
Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on 4/24/2025
Location Seattle - Gold Coast Center (GCC)
Regulatory Information Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement It is the policy of Alaska 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.
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.
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.
To implement this policy, we will:
(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 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.
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.
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.
A: Y - T1
L: LI-B
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