Line Aircraft Technician Jobs

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

• 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.
• Repair and perform maintenance on aircraft, including dismantling, repairing, assembly, and erection of machinery and mechanical devices.
• Act as cockpit coordinator, when assigned, to ensure safe operation of aircraft systems (e.g., flight controls, electrical, landing gear) from the flight deck.
• Perform all work in a prompt timely manner, adhering to all attendance reliability policies and procedures.
• Ensure that a clean, safe, and orderly work area is maintained at all times.

Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills

Required

• Must have a valid and operable driver’s license.
• Flexible to work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and company procedures.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, reach and grasp.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Valid Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to consistently lift 70 lbs.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve technical issues.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft systems.

Preferred

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

Job-Specific Leadership Expectations

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

Starting Rate

USD $38.59/Hr.

Total Rewards

Alaska 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 & Horizon Air
• Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
• Generous holiday and paid time off
• Quarterly and annual bonus plans
• Generous 401k match program

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

Employment Type Full-Time

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Regular/Temporary Regular

I: Y - Tech

Equal Employment Opportunity We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees and do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information (including family medical history), political views or activity, or other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We may use your information to maintain the safety and security of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, its employees, and others as required or permitted by law. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.