Line Aircraft Technician

Alaska Air Group; Alaska; On-site; USD 50,188 - 71,480; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free stand-by travel privileges

Comprehensive well-being programs

Generous 401k match program

Quarterly and annual bonus plans

Generous holiday and paid time off

Job summary

Alaska Air Group is seeking a Line Aircraft Technician responsible for the repair and maintenance of aircraft for Alaska Airlines. The role involves dismantling, repairing, and assembling aircraft components while adhering to FAA regulations and Alaska Airlines procedures. Candidates should have strong knowledge of aircraft systems and possess a valid Airframe & Powerplant license. The position offers a starting rate of USD $44.16 per hour and requires flexibility for varied shifts. Benefits include free travel privileges and comprehensive well-being programs.

Qualifications

• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, reach and grasp.
• Must have a valid unexpired driver's license issued by a U.S. state.
• Flexible to work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Repair and perform maintenance on aircraft.
• Exercise authority of an Airman Certificate in maintenance documents.
• Ensure that a clean, safe, and orderly work area is maintained.

Skills

Strong knowledge of aircraft systems

Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve technical issues

Ability to consistently lift 70 lbs

Knowledge of FAA regulations and company procedures

Ability to communicate in English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license

Job description

Company

Alaska Airlines

The Team

Our M&E team has earned the FAA’s prestigious Diamond Award for almost 20 consecutive years – the only major carrier to receive the award for as many years, and the most of any airline. From our parts warehouse to the maintenance hangar, our Ready, SAFE, Go mindset prioritizes safety in all that we do – for our guests and coworkers. If you share our values to safety and excellence, we want to hear from you.

Role Summary

The Line Aircraft Technician is responsible for repair and maintenance of aircraft for the Maintenance & Engineering (M&E) division of Alaska Airlines (AS). As a member of the M&E division, this individual contributor role performs all functions in the repair and maintenance of aircraft, which includes dismantling, repairing, assembly, and erection of machinery and mechanical devices. This is a union represented position.

Key Duties

• Repair and perform maintenance on aircraft, including dismantling, repairing, assembly, and erection of machinery and mechanical devices.
• Perform all work in a prompt timely manner, adhering to all attendance reliability policies and procedures.
• Exercise the authority of an Airman (any gender) Certificate (Repairman (any gender) or Airframe and/or Powerplant) in signing the corrective action in maintenance documents or aircraft maintenance log for airworthiness release or return to service, ensuring such is in accordance with Alaska Airlines policies and procedures.
• Act as cockpit coordinator, when assigned, to ensure safe operation of aircraft systems (e.g., flight controls, electrical, landing gear) from the flight deck.
• Ensure that a clean, safe, and orderly work area is maintained at all times.

Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills

Required

• Strong knowledge of aircraft systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve technical issues.
• Ability to consistently lift 70 lbs.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, reach and grasp.
• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and company procedures.
• Valid Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license.
• Must have a valid unexpired driver’s license issued by a U.S. state, a U.S. territory or the District of Columbia.
• Flexible to work varied 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.

Preferred

• 4 or more years of aircraft technician experience.
• 2 or more years of college.

Job-Specific Leadership Expectations

Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance.

Starting Rate

USD $44.16 / Hr.

Total Rewards

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.

Benefits

• Free stand‑by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air
• Comprehensive well‑being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
• Generous 401k match program
• Quarterly and annual bonus plans
• Generous holiday and paid time off

Location

Seattle - Hangar

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and to ensure equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and benefits of employment or potential employment.

We also prohibit discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.

We have established an EEO Compliance Program under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 503”) and the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (“VEVRAA”). All applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. In addition, we have established an audit and reporting system to allow for effective measurement of its equal employment opportunity activities.

To implement this policy, we will: (1) Recruit, hire, train and promote qualified persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and any other legally protected categories; (2) Ensure that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements; and (3) Ensure that all personnel actions and employment activities such as compensation, benefits, promotions, layoffs, return from layoff, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air sponsored programs, and tuition assistance will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.

Employees and applicants for employment will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion or discrimination because they have engaged or may engage in (1) filing a complaint; (2) opposing any act or practice made unlawful by, or exercising any other right protected by, any Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions of VEVRAA; or (3) assisting or participating in any investigation, compliance evaluation, hearing, or any other activity related to the administration of any Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions of VEVRAA.