System Engineer

Alaska Air Group; SeaTac (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stand-by travel privileges

Well-being and health benefits

401k matching program

Annual bonus plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Alaska Airlines is seeking an Associate/Intermediate System Engineer for the Maintenance & Engineering division in the Seattle area. You will help develop repairs and maintenance specs while supporting reliability improvements to ensure safety and fleet readiness.

The role requires travel around 10% to support AOG and prototype projects, and involves updating catalogs and assisting with Airworthiness Directive tasks under direction.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or 2 years experience in lieu of degree; aerospace/mechanical focus preferred.
• Knowledge of FAA regulations, operating policies and procedures.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Develop repairs, alterations, and maintenance specifications under supervision.
• Provide input into preventive maintenance procedures and reliability improvements.
• Travel to support AOG/prototype projects (≈10%).
• Update Aircraft Illustrated Parts Catalog as required.
• Assist with Airworthiness Directive task cards and compliance plans.

Skills

FAA regulations knowledge

System engineering

Education

Bachelors degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering, or 2 years relevant experience in lieu of degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

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 System Engineer provides world-class customer service while keeping safety and compliance the top priorities. This Engineer, as part of the Engineering department, works with a team to establish preventative aircraft maintenance procedures and reliability improvements in the interest of safety, cost reduction, and fleet maintenance improvements at Alaska Airlines (AS).

Key Duties

In the Associate Level:

• Under supervision, develop repairs, alterations, and maintenance specifications and provides engineering assistance to all departments within the Maintenance & Engineering (M&E) division.

• Provide input into preventative maintenance procedures and reliability improvements in the interest of safety, cost reduction, and fleet maintenance improvements.

• This job will require travel to support AOG and/or prototype projects (approximately 10%).

• Update and maintain Aircraft Illustrated Parts Catalog, as required.

• Assist Senior Engineering Teammates with developing systems and Airworthiness Directive task cards.

In the Intermediate Level:

In addition to duties listed above in the Associate Level:

• Develop repairs, alterations, and maintenance specifications and provides engineering assistance to all departments within the Maintenance & Engineering (M&E) division.

• Establish preventative maintenance procedures and reliability improvements in the interest of safety, cost reduction, and fleet maintenance improvements.

• Develop Airworthiness Directive Compliance Plans.

• This job will require travel to support AOG and/or prototype projects (approximately 10%).

• Manage and maintain all OEM recommendations (Service Bulletins (SB), Service Letters (SL) for incorporation into the fleet.

• Review TC documents with your customers (maintenance, planning, records, inspection, etc.) to ensure they are implemented efficiently.

• Utilizes technical expertise and practical experience to disposition complex technical issues. Research, recommend and approve part alternatives.

Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills

Associate Level

Required

• Bachelors degree, preferably with a focus in aerospace or mechanical engineering, or an additional 2 years of relevant experience in lieu of this degree.

• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, operating policies, and procedures.

• Strong computer skills including MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat .

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum age of 18.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred

• Experience in system engineering.

Intermediate Level

Required

• 2 years of experience in aerospace or mechanical engineering or related area.

• Bachelors degree, preferably with a focus in aerospace or mechanical engineering, or an additional 2 years of relevant experience in lieu of this degree.

• Experience with B737 system engineering or related experience.

• Strong Knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, operating policies, and procedures.

• Familiar with Maintenance Programs.

• Strong computer skills including MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum age of 18.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Job-Specific Leadership Expectations

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

Salary Range

$0 - $0-$0 - $0 / year

Pay Details

Associate Engineer: $80,200 - $108,000

Engineer: $93,050 - $139,600

Salary Details

Pay will be based on multiple factors, including and not limited to location, relevant experience/level and skillset while balancing internal equity relative to other Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon employees. Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon is committed to fair, unbiased compensation along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate.

Note: We don’t typically hire at the top of the range.

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

For more information about Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.

Airport SIDA Badge Requirements

Important notification for employees working at an airport or maintenance hangar: Employees will be required to obtain a SIDA badge provided by the airport authority and maintain good standing in order to keep their SIDA badge. Review the SIDA Badge Requirements document for a comprehensive overview. If an employee does not qualify for a SIDA badge or has their SIDA badge pulled from them, the employee will be terminated.

Regulatory Information

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 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.

Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT – regulations, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines or a metabolite of these drugs prior to any offer or employment or transfer into a safety-sensitive position. Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines/Horizon Air and any employment offer will be withdrawn.

Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on

11/5/2026

FLSA Status Non-Exempt/Exempt
Employment Type Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
Location Seattle - Hangar
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Job Locations USA-WA-SeaTac
Requisition ID 2026-22383
Category Corporate & Operations