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, spaneting, 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 Powerplant Planner is responsible for developing and managing the complex engine powerplant planning at Alaska Airlines (AS) and Hawaiian Airlines (HA). As an individual contributor, this role exercises considerable judgment to make decisions in forecasting model and managing third party suppliers in delivery of engine maintenance services and provides recommendations to address business challenges or problems in the area of expertise
Key Duties
Powerplant Planner (P2)
This individual contributor supports the development of the engine maintenance plan and manages communications with both internal and external resources to ensure the safe and compliant delivery of engine maintenance services.
Develop both tactical and mid-range plans for scheduled engine removals and effective utilization of spare engines.
Facilitate communication and coordination with leasing entities regarding reporting of lease engine utilization.
Manage the execution of engine programs for the year, tracking performance and operational effectiveness.
Facilitate communication and coordination of planned engine removals with Powerplant Engineering, Line and Vendor Maintenance, Engine Build-Up Shop, and Stores.
Plan and schedule high risk borescopes, inspections, and other time-controlled engine events.
Administer the scheduling of Engineering Controls (ECs), Airworthiness Directives, and Technical Service Requests (TSRs) for engines.
Initiates EBU Shop work orders and line work orders.
Develop reports as required for the ongoing management of the maintenance program.
Maintain knowledge of TRAX functions as they pertain to the planning environment and maintain updated forecasts.
Support Fleet Changes, Lease Returns, Aircraft Acquisitions and Sales as required.
Review availability of critical parts needed to support the Engine Plan or Engine events.
With limited direction from the Senior Powerplant Planner, advise of any issues that may impact safety, compliance, or operational disruptions.
Takes initiative to develop solutions to support process improvement and quality opportunities.
Other duties as assigned by the Director Engine Maintenance
Senior Powerplant Planner (P3)
This individual contributor guarantees the development of the comprehensive engine maintenance plan. Manage communications with both internal and external resources to ensure the safe and compliant delivery of engine maintenance services.
Develops both tactical and long-range plans for scheduled engine removals, effective utilization of spare engines and Auxiliary Power Units (APUs).
Manages the execution of engine plans for the year tracking plan performance and operational effectiveness.
Manages planned engine removals, Powerplant Engineering, Line and Vendor Maintenance, Engine Build-Up Shop, and Stores.
Plans and schedules borescopes, inspections, and other time-controlled engine events.
Administers the scheduling of Engineering Controls (ECs), Airworthiness Directives, and Technical Service Requests (TSRs) for engines and APUs.
Establishes the priority for the EBU shop workload on task card completion and the build-up of AS or leased engines and APUs, ensuring planning is determined for removal and return.
Develops reports as required for the ongoing management of the maintenance program.
Maintains knowledge of TRAX functions as they pertain to the planning environment and maintain and update forecasts in respect to the duty assignment.
Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills
Intermediate Level
Required
A minimum 2 years experience in maintenance planning.
Bachelor’s degree in related field, or an additional two years of training/experience in lieu of degree.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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
Experience using TRAX, Tableau, or other data management tools.
Airframe & Powerplant certificate.
Senior Level
Required
o A minimum 4 years experience in maintenance planning.
Bachelor’s degree in related field, or an additional two years of training/experience in lieu of degree.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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
Experience using TRAX, Tableau, or other data management tools.
Airframe & Powerplant certificate.
Job-Specific Leadership Expectations
Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be respanable.
Salary Range
$74,400-$142,600 / year
Pay Details
Intermediate level: $74,400 - $111,600
Senior level: $95,000 - $142,600
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.
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 International
Employment Type Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
Requisition Type Management
Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on 3/27/2025
Location Seattle - Hangar
Regulatory Information 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.
Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT – regulations, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines or a metabolite of these drugs prior to any offer or employment or transfer into a safety-sensitive position. Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air and any employment offer will be withdrawn.
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Job Locations USA-WA-SeaTac
Requisition ID 2025-14113
Category Corporate & Operations
