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Ramp Service Agent - Ketchikan

1999-11-30

Posted on: 1999-11-30

REPORTS TO: Ground Operations Supervisor

STARTING WAGE: $9.86/hour

PRINCIPLE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Load and offload luggage and cargo with the use of conveyor belts or forklifts

- Transport luggage and cargo to various airport locations, maintaining ramp and warehouse areas, marshaling and pushing back aircraft

1999-11-30

Posted on: 1999-11-30

SENIOR ATTORNEY: LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT

Alaska Airlines is the eighth-largest U.S. airline based on passenger traffic and is the dominant U.S. West Coast air carrier. Alaska flies throughout its namesake state and the Lower 48, as well as to Hawaii, Canada and Mexico. The carrier’s roots, dating to 1932 in the state of Alaska, are symbolized by the Eskimo painted on the tail of its aircraft. Alaska Airlines is renowned for its service and has ranked “highest in customer satisfaction among network carriers in North America” in the J.D. Power and Associates annual survey for the past two years. Alaska and its sister carrier, Horizon Air, together serve more than 90 destinations and are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE:ALK). The two sister companies operate independently coordinating and harmonizing efforts on many levels.

Established in 1981, Horizon Air was recognized as the Regional Airline of the Year in 2007 by Air Transport World. In 2008, it served more than 7.4 million passengers. Horizon Air currently provides service to 47 cities throughout Arizona, California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Baja California Sur (Mexico), and British Columbia and Alberta (Canada).

Our in-house legal team work in a unique “Shared Services” environment. Employed by Alaska Airlines, they provide legal services for Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air, and Alaska Air Group. This position is one of two senior attorneys and, along with the Managing Director, is responsible for all Labor and Employment law services. This individual would join a dynamic organization that employs approximately 13,000 people collectively. This role will likely be ideal for a performance-focused, collaborative professional who aspires to work in a spirited and enterprising culture.

Reporting to the Managing Director of Labor and Employment Law, Associate General Counsel, the primary duties of this position are as follows:

Counseling

Provides day-to-day advice, including legal research, on all aspects of the employee/employer relationship in areas such as employment discrimination and harassment, at-will employment, RLA, FMLA, ADEA, ADA, benefits, worker’s compensation, drug testing, wage and hour, management conduct during labor negotiations, union relationships and union/member activity at the workplace (such as solidarity campaigns).
Provides day-to-day legal advice, including legal research, on interpretation and administration of eight collective bargaining agreements at two airlines. Drafts or reviews and revises amendments, side letters, and letters of agreement.
May participate, as required, as the legal team member in labor contract negotiations. Provides legal advice concerning negotiations. Drafts and reviews company and union proposed contract language. Attends negotiations on request.
Reviews recommendations for termination or reduction in force for management employees. Participates in reviewing and developing performance improvement plans for management employees. Advises on severance packages for involuntarily terminated management employees. Reviews or prepares severance documents.
Partners with Human Resources in the development and implementation of employment policies and practices.
Provides legal guidance to Human Resources regarding compliance with all employment and labor regulations, such as FMLA, FLSA, USERRA, state wage payment laws, etc.
Review and recommend course of action for discipline and termination of employees employed under labor contracts.
Investigates employee complaints and prepares and presents reports of investigation and findings to Human Resources and management.
Legal adviser concerning the development of resolution strategy for employee complaints.

Labor Arbitration

Manages all aspects of labor arbitration under RLA, for approximately 18-30 cases per year. For each work group, conducts research on proposed arbitrators and represents company in the arbitrator selection process. Reviews cases submitted for arbitration and determines likelihood of success for company’s position. Presents company case at arbitration or on occasion retains and provides liaison to outside counsel. Engages in settlement discussions and determines appropriate settlement offers.

Labor and Employment Litigation

Review and assign new litigation to outside counsel. Work closely with outside counsel on case strategy, legal positions, discovery, budget, settlement and decision-making from commencement to conclusion of case. Review and revise outside counsel court filings.
Assists in the management of legal services provided and the work-product produced by outside labor and employment counsel.
Participates in the development of litigation strategy and strategy concerning other employment claims, i.e., state and federal EEO claims.
Represent Company at settlement conferences and mediations with outside counsel.
Represents the Company by responding to claims, demand letters, and requests for information by employees and employees' attorneys.
Represents the Company in inquiries from state and federal agencies, including the Department of Labor and the EEOC and other state and local EEO and labor agencies.

Training

Design and present labor and employment law training programs for Human Resources and employees in operational divisions, including disciplinary practices, arbitration preparation, management conduct during negotiations, employee investigations, disability and discrimination law, and other legal issues.

Miscellaneous

May include assignments from the General Counsel and Managing Directors. Areas might include special projects, dispute management, review and revision of agreements, litigation management, and employee benefits matters.
May include oversight and/or technical support of paralegal and legal coordinator as requested by Managing Director.
May include travel in conjunction with representing internal clients.

Qualifications

Must be a licensed attorney in good standing. Preferably licensed in Washington State.

Education Level Required

· Juris Doctor degree from leading school, with strong personal academic credentials.

Experience Required

· Minimum of 7 years of labor and employment law experience is required.

· Litigation and counseling experience regarding federal employment laws, including, without limitation, Title VII, Section 1981, FMLA, FLSA, ADA, ADEA, OWBPA, FCRA, and WARN, and any state law equivalents of the same.

· Substantial experience as first chair attorney representing clients in labor arbitrations is required.

Experience Preferred

· Diverse labor and employment law experience (including preventative counseling and litigation and OFCCP and AAP) would be beneficial; RLA knowledge and experience would be beneficial; knowledge of the airline industry would be beneficial. ERISA knowledge would be beneficial.

2010-03-10

Posted on: 2010-03-10

Aircraft Avionics Technician An Aerospace company in Philadelphia, Pa is looking for Helicopter Avionics Technician to work on the Production Line. Technicians will be responsible for wire installations and complex troubleshooting on the helicopters. Technicians MUST have helicopter Avionics Experience. 5 yrs experience performing Avionics Installs on Helicopters. Looking for candidates with Production Experience Pay rate: $22/hr
100% Medical, dental, vision benefits, 401K
Full Relocation Assistance

Helicopter Electrical Technician

2010-03-10

Posted on: 2010-03-10

Helicopter Electrical Technician An Aerospace company in Philadelphia, Pa is looking for Helicopter Avionics Technician to work on the Production Line. Technicians will be responsible for wire installations and complex troubleshooting on the helicopters. Technicians MUST have helicopter Avionics Experience. 5 yrs experience performing Avionics Installs on Helicopters. Looking for candidates with Production Experience Pay rate: $22/hr
100% Medical, dental, vision benefits, 401K
Full Relocation Assistance

Contract Materials Planner

2010-03-10

Posted on: 2010-03-10

Contract Materials Planner A manufacturing Company in North East Philadelphia, PA is looking for a Contract Materials Planner Philadelphia, PA
Indefinite Contract
$15/hr
First Shift
Responsibilities:
- Document overall material need, including all codes, brands, and contact information necessary to process orders
- Work with Bill of Materials (BOM)
- Adjusts amounts for existing inventory and for orders of conventional sizes Qualifications:
Education: BA/BS
Experience: 2 years of experience in a related area
Skills – Required:
- Understand engineering documents and work closely with members of the engineering team
- Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field from high-tech manufacturing industry
- Strong written and oral communication skills
Skills – Preferred: - Additional related and/or experience in aerospace
- BA/BS in area of specialty is highly desirable
SAP EXPERIENCE IS A MUST!