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 Maintenance Controller is a subject matter expert in Maintenance Operations at Horizon Air. As an individual contributor, this role exercises considerable judgment to make decisions in Compliance with all Company, FAA and government safety rules and regulations and are responsible for monitoring and overseeing all ongoing unscheduled aircraft maintenance activity.

Key Duties

• Provides leadership and direction for the maintenance operation to ensure that high standards of performance are maintained in the areas of safety, compliance, quality and cost.

• Provides technical assistance and support to company flight crews experiencing mechanical irregularities on Company aircrafts.

• Immediately notifies the Maintenance Operations Manager, upon discovery of a FAR (Federal Aviation Regulations) non-compliance.

• Coordinates aircraft ferry authorization when necessary, assuring all ferry operations are conducted in accordance with current existing Company policies and procedures.

• Provides accurate ETR and Advise times for all scheduled and unscheduled out of service aircraft through close coordination with Maintenance personnel.

• Authorizes the use of Minimum Equipment List (MEL), Configuration Deviation List (CDL), and Nonessential Equipment and Furnishings List (NEF) deferrals.

• Notifies the Maintenance Operations Manager or Director of Maintenance Control concerning abnormal situations such as accidents, or irregular flight operations due to mechanical malfunction.

Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills

Required

• 4 years of experience in commercial airline experience.

• Hold a mechanic certificate with airframe and powerplant ratings for at least 5 years.

• Meet the recent experience requirements of 14 CFR 65.83 (i.e., 6 months experience in the last 24 months).

• Technical expertise on all operational fleet types.

• 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 kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

Where permitted by applicable law, new hires must have received the COVID-19 vaccine. The Company will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities or for a sincerely held religious belief.

Total Rewards

• Competitive total rewards package

• Medical, dental and vision benefits

• 401k match program

• Monthly incentive pay plan

• Annual incentive pay plan

• Generous paid time off

• Travel privileges on Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air

Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on 1/3/2022
Employment Type Full-Time
FLSA Status Exempt
Regular/Temporary Regular
Requisition ID 2021-7072
Equal Employment Opportunity Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information (including family medical history) or other legally protected characteristics. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will also be considered for employment, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We are an E-Verify Â® employer, where required by law.

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