A&P Technician Development Path

Horizon Air; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Air’s Maintenance and Engineering team offers a Maintenance Technician Development Program in the Seattle area for individuals pursuing A&P licenses, requiring enrollment in a FAR 147 certified program and mentoring toward certification and a future Horizon Air/Alaska Airlines career.

Participants sign an agreement to work 30 months after admission and upon license attainment become Horizon Air Technicians, joining a path to a stable aviation maintenance role with the airline group.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a certified FAR 147 FAA Airframe and Powerplant Program.
• Ability to obtain and maintain A&P License within 90 days of graduation.
• Ability and willingness to obtain a current valid passport allowing unrestricted travel, without a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP), to and from the U.S.
• Ability and willingness to enter and exit Canada without restrictions and without requiring a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) in order to complete maintenance work.
• Ability to obtain and maintain airport AOA badge.
• Possess excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Ability and willingness to consistently lift 70 lbs. and bend, stoop, squat, reach and grasp.
• Ability and willingness to operate various types of ground support equipment, including movable turboways, forklifts, tow tractors, elevated boom lifts, and hoists.
• Ability and willingness to work on elevated surfaces by utilizing stands, climbing ladders or other suitable equipment to access aircraft surfaces at elevation.
• Ability to adapt to performing work according to set procedures.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Detail oriented and highly organized.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability and willingness to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Currently enrolled and in good standing with an approved A&P school.
• Quarterly check-ins with assigned mentor/leader.
• Maintain effective communication with the company on curriculum progress.
• Commit to work for Horizon Air/Alaska Airlines for 2.5 years post program completion and sign an agreement confirming this requirement.

Skills

FAR 147 enrollment

A&P license 90d

Passport eligibility

TRP-free Canada travel

Airport badge

English communication

Physical ability 70 lbs

Teamwork & independence

Valid driver’s license

Shifts including nights/weekends

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Horizon Air’s Maintenance and Engineering team offers a Maintenance Technician Development Program in the Seattle area for individuals pursuing A&P licenses, requiring enrollment in a FAR 147 certified program and mentoring toward certification and a future Horizon Air/Alaska Airlines career.

Participants sign an agreement to work 30 months after admission and upon license attainment become Horizon Air Technicians, joining a path to a stable aviation maintenance role with the airline group.