Line Aircraft Technician

Alaska Airlines • CA-San Diego, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Line Aircraft Technician is an individual-contributor role in Alaska Airlines’ Maintenance & Engineering division, responsible for aircraft repair and maintenance. The work includes dismantling, repairing, assembling, and erecting machinery and mechanical devices. This is a union-represented position.

The technician may exercise the authority of an Airman Certificate (Repairman or Airframe and/or Powerplant) by signing corrective actions in maintenance documents or the aircraft maintenance log for airworthiness release or return to service, in accordance with company policies and procedures. When assigned as cockpit coordinator, the technician helps ensure safe operation of aircraft systems from the flight deck.

The position is full-time and regular, based at San Diego Airport. Employees working at an airport or maintenance hangar must obtain and maintain a valid SIDA badge. The role requires flexibility to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of aircraft systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve technical issues.
• Ability to consistently lift 70 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, reach, and grasp.
• Knowledge of FAA regulations and company procedures.
• Valid Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license.
• Valid, unexpired driver’s license issued by a U.S. state, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must obtain and maintain a SIDA badge when working at an airport or maintenance hangar.

Nice To Haves

• Four or more years of aircraft technician experience.
• Two or more years of college.

Responsibilities

• Repair and perform maintenance on aircraft, including dismantling, repairing, assembling, and erecting machinery and mechanical devices.
• Perform work promptly and reliably, following attendance policies and procedures.
• Sign corrective actions in maintenance documents or aircraft maintenance logs for airworthiness release or return to service when exercising applicable Airman Certificate authority, in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Act as cockpit coordinator when assigned, ensuring safe operation of aircraft systems such as flight controls, electrical systems, and landing gear from the flight deck.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area.

Benefits

• Free standby travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air.
• Well-being programs, including medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) match program.
• Annual bonus plans.
• Holiday and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED