Supervisor Maintenance

Alaska Airlines; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 87,700 - 131,550; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air

Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits

Generous 401(k) match program

Quarterly and annual bonus plans

Generous holiday and paid time off

Job summary

An aviation company in Portland is seeking a Supervisor Maintenance to oversee aircraft maintenance teams, ensuring performance and safety. Candidates should have at least 3 years of aviation maintenance experience and hold a valid A&P license. This position offers a competitive salary range of $87,700 – $131,550 per year and various benefits, including travel privileges and comprehensive wellbeing programs.

Qualifications

• 3 years of aviation maintenance experience, preferably for a commercial airline.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Minimum age of 18.

Responsibilities

• Oversee aircraft maintenance teams and ensure performance and safety.
• Evaluate work performance of assigned technicians.
• Coordinate with other departments to expedite completion of work.

Skills

Aviation maintenance experience

Leadership

Communication

Technical control of maintenance

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent training/experience

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) licenses

Job description

Supervisor Maintenance

Alaska Airlines

Location: Portland, OR - OPS Building

Role Summary

The Supervisor Maintenance oversees the aircraft maintenance teams at Horizon Air. As a people leader, the Supervisor Maintenance leads and establishes priorities for the team of aircraft technicians to ensure overall performance and safety in the day-to-day operation.

Key Duties

• Provide administrative and technical control of maintenance and supervise aircraft technicians in overall performance of their duties.
• Oversee and monitor the Aircraft on Ground team to ensure the safe and timely completion of aircraft maintenance assigned in an environment that prioritizes safety, compliance, and quality.
• Ensure successful staffing through the preparation of workforce schedules and workload analysis.
• Evaluate work performance of assigned technicians and new hires as required.
• Communicate with leadership to assure aircraft maintenance is conducted in accordance with company and FAA regulations.
• Coordinate with and assist other departments when necessary to expedite completion of assigned work.
• Maintain work areas and premises in a safe, clean, and orderly manner.
• Ensure all paperwork is reviewed for accuracy and complete the sign‑off process.
• Report incidents and accidents and submit the appropriate documentation for follow‑up.
• Adhere to Federal, State, Company, and Manufacturer rules, regulations, and instructions in regard to aircraft maintenance.

Job‑Specific Experience, Education & Skills

Required

• 3 years of aviation maintenance experience, preferably for a commercial airline.
• Bachelor’s degree, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
• Valid Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) licenses.
• Meets the recent experience requirements of 14 CFR 65.83 (i.e., six months experience in the last 24 months).
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred

• Hold a mechanic certificate with airframe and powerplant ratings for a minimum of 5 years.
• Working knowledge of the Horizon Air GPM (General Procedures Manual) and applicable FARs.

Leadership Expectations

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

Salary Range

$87,700 – $131,550 per year

Benefits

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

Airport SIDA Badge Requirements

Employees working at an airport or maintenance hangar must obtain a SIDA badge provided by the airport authority and maintain good standing. Failure to qualify or maintain the badge results in termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy 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.

We 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.

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing – Airlines and Aviation