Line Aircraft Technician

Alaska Airlines; SeaTac (WA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free stand-by travel privileges

Well-being programs (medical, dental,视

401k match

Annual bonus plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Alaska Airlines is seeking a Line Aircraft Technician within its Maintenance & Engineering division. You will repair and maintain aircraft, performing dismantling, repair, assembly and erection of machinery.

The role is union-represented and requires lifting 70 lbs, FAA-certified mechanics, and flexible shifts. Candidates must have an A&P license, a valid US driver’s license, strong knowledge of aircraft systems, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Required: strong knowledge of aircraft systems.
• Required: ability to troubleshoot and solve technical issues.
• Required: must lift 70 lbs repeatedly.
• Required: ability to bend, stoop, squat, reach and grasp.
• Required: FAA regulations knowledge and company procedures.
• Required: valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license.
• Required: valid US driver's license (state/territory/DC).
• Required: ability to communicate in English.
• Required: high school diploma or equivalent.
• Required: minimum age of 18.
• Required: authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Repair and perform maintenance on aircraft, including dismantling, repairing, assembly, and erection of machinery and devices.
• Adhere to attendance reliability policies; perform tasks promptly.
• Possess Airman Certificate authority for signing maintenance documents.
• Act as cockpit coordinator to ensure safe operation of aircraft systems.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area at all times.

Skills

Aircraft systems

Troubleshooting

Lifting 70 lbs

Flex shifts

FAA regulations

A&P license

Driver's license (US)

English communication

HS diploma

Age 18+

Work authorization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

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 US state, a US 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 $45.21/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.

• 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
• Annual bonus plans
• Generous holiday and paid time off

Employment Type

Full-Time

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Regular/Temporary

Regular