Charles Walsh

Airline Operations Leader

Role
Network Operations Control Director at Alaska Airlines
Location
Seattle, WA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Charles Walsh

Accomplished airline systems operations executive and US Air Force Veteran with extensive experience overseeing and directing daily operations, systems, and personnel for an organization. Expertise in operations management, systems analysis, continuous improvement, stakeholder relations, and strategic planning and execution. Adept at analyzing processes and implementing improvements to drive efficiencies and control costs. Exemplary communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills. Areas of Expertise include: Health & Safety Airline Management Commercial AviationCustomer ServiceLeadership Development Team leadershipSELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTSStrategic Planning –• Utilized technology, process improvement methodology, and leadership skills to create new approaches that improved performance.Operational Excellence -• Achieved a 99% or better completion rates for flights operated with no cancellations.Process Improvement –• Developed and implemented strategic continuous improvement initiatives and processes which included anticipating and addressing irregular operations.

Experience

  1. Network Operations Control Director

    Alaska Airlines

    Apr 2023 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

    Network Operations Director (NOD)-Network Operations Control The NOD provides leadership and direction to Network Operations Control room, stakeholders, and stations to ensure the highest standards, including an uncompromising commitment to safety, accountability to process, and the development and execution of practical solutions that lead to a competitive edge. Responsibilities Provides briefings to senior management on performance trends and causes and recommends remedies and solutions to address problem areas. Analyze options for optimizing network-level performance and provide input and coordination for schedule development. Ensures the efficient allocation and use of spare aircraft time and identifies opportunities to drive revenue and reduce costs. Leverages a strong understanding of business continuity plans and executes them in all necessary situations Leads a cross-divisional team to oversee and execute day-to-day operations and integrates divisional objectives to ensure operational excellence. Coordinate and initiate Emergency Response Leadership Utilizes technology, process improvement methodologies, and leadership skills to create new approaches to improve performance. Develops and implements strategic, continuous improvement initiatives and processes Leverages a strong understanding of business continuity plans and executes them in all necessary situations

Education

  • Chicago State University

    Computer Science

  • Northern Illinois University

    Computer Science

  • IAHA Schools

    Airline Operations

Skills

  • Flight Training
  • Crew Resource Management
  • Airworthiness
  • Powerplant
  • Air Force
  • Operations Management
  • Flights
  • Commercial Aviation
  • Avionics
  • Airframe
  • Aviation
  • Strategic Planning
  • Flight Planning
  • Process Improvement
  • Airports
  • Aerospace
  • Leadership Development
  • Type Rating
  • Team Building
  • Aircraft Maintenance
  • Flight Safety
  • Civil Aviation
  • Business Process Improvement
  • Aircraft
  • Airline Management

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