Manager Line Maintenance - Alaska Airlines

Company:Alaska AirlinesThe Team:

Guided by our purpose, core values, and leadership principles, we are creating an airline people love. Our corporate teams set the strategies and operational plans to ensure the success of our company. Whether we use our expertise in accounting, human resources, finance, planning, legal, marketing, or any of our operational divisions, our shared passion for travel and our guests is what motivates us to achieve excellence each day. If you share our passion for creating an airline people love, we want to hear from you.

Role Summary:

As a people leader, the Manager, Line Maintenance provides guidance for daily and long-range Line Maintenance operational requirements and ensures compliance with all governing Federal, local, and AS regulations affecting operations at assigned station and outstations for Alaska Airlines (AS). 

Key Duties:

• Provides guidance for daily and long-range Line Maintenance operational requirements and ensures compliance with all governing Federal, local, and AS regulations affecting operations at assigned station and outstations. 
• Provides technical direction and assumes technical responsibility for maintenance work accomplished by mechanics or by outside agencies/vendors. 
• Forecasts and budgets operational needs and personnel requirements. 
• Evaluates processes, procedures, and equipment changes. 
• Creates clear channels of communication to ensure all staff is well informed about departmental and company issues and decisions. 
• Provides leadership and direction to ensure high standards of performance are maintained in the areas of safety, cost, quality, and labor relations. 
• Establishes and implements policies and procedures to ensure continued improvement. 
• Determines work priorities and ensures timely accomplishment of all maintenance functions. 
• Reviews and evaluates employee performance. 
• Provides a safe work environment and ensures safety rules and regulations are enforced and develops safety awareness in all assigned personnel. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills:

Required

• 5 years of line maintenance experience, or related area
• 2 years of leadership experience.
• Experience with Jet Aircraft/Boeing 737/Airbus or larger maintenance.
• Bachelor’s degree or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
• Airframe and Powerplant license.
• Extensive experience in budgeting, aircraft reliability, and production.
• Strong track record effectively managing teams and experience developing and mentoring employees through engagement.
• Ability to frequently travel inter-island, as needed.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (e.g., verbal, written, and listening) skills.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with ability to multi-task and work independently with limited guidance in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred

• Additional experience with Jet Aircraft/Boeing 737/Airbus or larger maintenance.

Job-Specific Leadership Expectations:

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

Salary Range:$139,700 - $209,500 / yearSalary 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/Horizon employees. Alaska/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 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 401k match program
• Quarterly and annual bonus plans
• Generous holiday and paid time off
   

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

FLSA Status:ExemptEmployment Type:Full-TimeRegular/Temporary:RegularLocation:AnchorageAirport 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. 

 

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.

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