Robert Medler Email & Phone Number

Dallas, Tx, Us

Dallas, Tx, Us

Dallas, Tx, Us

-Responsible for all aspects of project management for high complexity, high visibility programs over the entire lifecycle of the initiatives-Partners with Business and Technology Leadership to manage enterprise level programs and projects in support of airline's strategic planAccomplishments -Employee of the Quarter - Southwest Star Award (Q4 2022)

Dallas, Tx, Us

-Define and lead project/program plans of high complexity including scope, budget and schedule, and executes tasks defined in the project/program to achieve defined goals. -Examples include: APS (Pilot Deice Application), AVTECH Enroute Winds (Improved Planned Arrival Fuel and Tactical Decision Making Tool), AMM (Airport Moving Maps - Dynamic 10-09 Pages for improved situational awareness), MAX8 RTS Flight Ops Project Manager training over 9,000 Pilots prior to RTS-Lead projects/programs that deliver solutions very high complexity and demonstrate advanced expertise in multiple project areas (X-Dept., Technology, etc.).-Lead the development of complex business cases with Flt Ops Leadership / other departments and/or Project Leads. -Lead and facilitate the Flight Ops Review Board (FORB) and maintain oversight on proper governance practices and processes to ensure compliance, SRM adherence, and leadership and cross departmental awareness.

Dallas, Tx, Us

- Define and lead project/program plans of high complexity including scope, budget, schedule, and execute tasks to achieve goals and deliver solutions using advanced expertise in multiple areas- Proactively find process improvement opportunities and drive implementation through collaboration and influence within Flight Ops and cross department using advanced knowledge of PM practices and methodologies- Validate and lead the development of business cases with Flt Ops Leadership, Project Leads and SME’s - Establish and maintain cross functional alliances within and outside Flight Operations including external vendors and establish and build trust and influence to achieve project goals and execute complex initiativesAccomplishments -Employee of the Quarter - Southwest Star Award (Q1 2020)

Dallas, Tx, Us

The Flight Ops Projects team provides information and tools to assist with key business decisions while maintaining our long term strategy through the timely execution of both internal and cross-departmental projects and initiatives. Some of our major responsibilities include: -Maintain, advance and support Flight Operations and Corporate PMO project management, standards, practices and governance.-Define project plans, execute defined tasks, manage risks, actions & issued in the project to achieve project goals.-Manage risk, action, issues, and decision log.-Interface with Flight Ops Directors, Managers and Project Leads on a regular basis.-Facilitate appropriate coordination and communication of projects and deliverables across Operational departments.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Worked and served as part of the Flight Safety Team in an effort to detect safety of flight issues within Southwest Operations through the analysis of data. This included creating algorithms and monitoring mitigations in reference to SMS (Safety Assurance), and communication of information to the appropriate SWA departments, Flight Crews, industry meetings and government entities.Accomplishments -Employee of the Quarter - Southwest Star Award (Q3 2017)

Reston, Virginia, Us

Produced and maintained Flight Information Publication on an on-going aeronautical cycle. Used Aeronautical knowledge to ensure Quality Control of Instrument approach procedures, airfield and mission planning publications.Lead training courses on Terminal Specification for new Leidos and National Geo-spatial Agency employees. Lead weekly meetings with our external customer (NGA) to determine best practices for building procedures and documented action items.

• Assisted Purdue Jet Operations and ensured compliance with safety regulations • Greeted passengers and ensured a safe boarding process

Dallas, Tx, Us

• Supported and assisted OCC and Flight Operations• Completed preventative Safety Attribute Inspections (SAIs) for Flight Operations • Assisted with Dispatch Operations Manual transformation effort • Researched, developed and facilitated memo correspondence to Southwest Airlines Pilot Group

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Aviation Technology

Aviation Safety & Security Certificate, Aviation Safety Management Systems Course

Aviation Safety And Security Management Certificate, Human Factors In Aviation Safety

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