Company Alaska Airlines
The 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
The Manager Operations Maintenance is responsible for executing on the strategy for Maintenance Control at Alaska. As a people leader, the Manager Operations Maintenance leads and establishes priorities for the Maintenance Control team to support operational aircraft. This role liaises with the bridge leadership in NOC and provides current and continuing reports of fleet mechanical status and coordinates maintenance requirements during irregular operations to minimize extra costs and disruptions.
Key Duties
Provides leadership, overall administration, and general direction to the Maintenance Control staff.
Develops plans for workforce utilization, required equipment, and facilities necessary to provide full support to the SOC complex.
Ensures the skill level, training, and performance of the Maintenance Control staff meet AS and FAA standards.
Provides technical expertise and guidance for Maintenance Controllers.
Ensures the MEL/CDL program is administered within AS regulations and FARs, and monitors MEL/COL and deferral items to ensure they are scheduled for repair on a timely basis.
Manages surveillance of Ferry Flight Permit authorizations.
Provides oversight of Short-Term Escalations.
Directly supervises Maintenance Controllers including the authority to authorize overtime, establish assignments, employ and terminate personnel, and create or modify Maintenance Control office policies.
Maintains continuous liaison with the System Operations Control (SOC) staff, providing current and continuing reports of the general mechanical status of the entire fleet and communicates specific routing requirements for unscheduled or scheduled maintenance.
Authorizes funds for charters and hotel accommodations for field trips and develops and coordinates all off line charter company contracts and activities.
Arranges for the proper supervision of personnel and ground support equipment in the event of an engine change or major aircraft repair at a supervised or unsupervised line station.
Manages and monitors progress of all field trips for aircraft out of service at any non-staffed AS maintenance station including collaboration with Maintenance Control, Technical Services and Line Planning personnel as required to support maintenance activities.
Monitors all MEL and CDL and other restrictive maintenance items that can impact operations.
Requests assistance from and directs any AS resources as needed to return company aircraft to service safely and in a timely manner.
Manages work shifts, vacation, and recurrent training to ensure adequate coverage as required.
Implements assistance as needed to cover irregular maintenance problems at non-maintenance stations.
Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills
Required
5 years of experience in maintenance operations.
2 years of leadership experience.
Bachelor’s degree or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
A mechanic certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings for at least 5 years and meets the recent experience requirements of 14 CFR 65.83 (i.e., 6 months of experience in the last 24).
Thorough working knowledge of aviation safety standards and safe operating practices, Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs), and all appropriate maintenance and airworthiness requirements of 14 CFR.
Demonstrated leadership and organization skills.
Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with maintenance personnel and regulatory officials.
Professional work ethic with excellent interpersonal and communication (e.g., verbal, written, and listening) skills.
Detailed 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
Job-Specific Leadership Expectations
Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.
Salary Range
$139,500 - $206,100 / year
Salary 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.
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 Exempt
Employment Type Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on 3/20/2024
Location Seattle
Airport SIDA Badge Requirements Important update for non-crew 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 theSIDA Badge Requirementsdocument for a comprehensive overview.
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.
Requisition Type Management
L: LI-B
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Job Locations USA-WA-Seattle
Requisition ID 2024-12005
Category Corporate & Operations
