Aircraft Technician

Alaska Airlines • OR-Portland, OR

11d • $32 • Onsite

About The Position

The Aircraft Technician is responsible for the repair and maintenance of aircraft for the Maintenance & Engineering (M&E) division of Horizon Air (QX). 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 construction of machinery and mechanical devices. This is a union represented position.

Requirements

• Valid Airframe (A) license.
• Valid Powerplant (P) license or the ability to obtain within 6 months of start date.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft systems and the ability to troubleshoot and problem solve technical issues.
• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and company procedures.
• Possess an adequate complement of tools.
• Meet the recent experience requirements of 14 CFR 65.83 (i.e., six months experience in the last 24 months).
• Valid passport allowing unrestricted travel, without a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP), to and from the U.S. within 30 days of job acceptance.
• Able and willing to enter and exit Canada without restrictions and without requiring a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) in order to complete maintenance work.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability and willingness to operate various types of ground support equipment, including movable turboways, forklifts, tow tractors, elevated boom lifts, and hoists.
• Ability and willingness to work on elevated surfaces by utilizing stands, climbing ladders or other suitable equipment to access aircraft surfaces at elevation.
• Ability to consistently lift 70 pounds and ability to bend, stoop, squat, reach and grasp.
• Ability to work a variety of schedules to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to obtain and maintain airport security clearance.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Authorization to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Repair and perform maintenance on aircraft including dismantling, repairing, assembly, and construction of machinery and mechanical devices.
• Perform all work in a prompt and timely manner, adhering to all attendance reliability policies and procedures.
• Exercise the authority of the FAA Certified Airman License (all genders) – Airframe and/or Powerplant License- 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 Horizon Air policies and procedures.
• Act as flightdeck 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.

Benefits

• 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
• Quarterly and annual bonus plans
• Generous holiday and paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees