Fuel Operations Auditor

Department:

Supply Chain Management

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:

Job Summary

As a Fuel Operations Auditor at Southwest Airlines, you’ll play a critical role in safeguarding the integrity of our fueling operations by conducting risk‑based quality assurance audits of fueling vendors’ processes, procedures, and capabilities. You’ll help ensure the highest standards of safety, fuel quality, and regulatory compliance across our network, protecting our aircraft, our Customers, and our People. In this highly impactful role, your expertise will strengthen the performance and reliability of Southwest’s fuel operations and support the safe, efficient, and on‑time operation of our airline.

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

• Audit and evaluate potential new fuel supply/service vendor's facilities, equipment and staffing to determine their capability and acceptability to service Southwest Aircraft
• Prepare and maintain detailed audit reports of compliance and/or noncompliance with Southwest Airlines Fuel Quality Program
• Assist with revisions and updates to the Southwest Airlines Fueling and Fuel Quality Manual
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled quality assurance audits/inspections of Company vendors fuel handling processes, procedures, and capabilities
• Assist in developing, implementing and managing the fuel quality programs and procedures for Southwest Airlines at all stations (domestic and international), including fuel vendors
• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee’s Leaders

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Knowledge of fuel metering, pumping, filtering, storage, handling, quality and safety systems
• Knowledge of aircraft refueling equipment, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology
• Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process
• Knowledge of FAA, A4A, IATA, NATA, NFPA, API, and EPA regulations and requirements as they apply to jet fuel handling and procedures
• Knowledge of the auditing process including preparation, performance, reporting, and closure
• Skilled in conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• Intermediate-level experience, fully functioning broad knowledge in:
• Aviation fuel operations, including, but not limited to: into-plane fueling services, fuel storage/terminal facilities, refined product pipelines and quality assurance
• Performing program and system audits/evaluations
• Technical writing, including, but not limited to: comprehensive audit/environmental/safety reports, operations and training manuals, memos, specifications and operational procedures

Licensing/Certification

• N/A

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.
• Willingness to travel extensively both internationally and domestic (80%).
• In possession of, or the ability to obtain a valid U.S passport

Pay & Benefits:

Competitive market salary from $85,300 per year to $94,800 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.

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 401(k) retirement savings with Company

contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings**

• Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement

Savings Plan- when Southwest profits, you profit***

• Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including

pets)

• Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day ofemployment. You will have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day of employment.

• Explore more Benefits you’ll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits

*Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.

**401(k) match contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits

***ProfitSharing contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company

Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Job Posting End Date

01/12/2026