Line Aircraft Technician

Company

Alaska Airlines

Our M&E team has earned the FAA’s prestigious Diamond Award for almost 20 consecutive years—the only major carrier to receive the award for as many years, and the most of any airline. From our parts warehouse to the maintenance hangar, our Ready, SAFE, Go mindset prioritizes safety in all that we do—for our guests and coworkers. If you share our values of safety and excellence, we want to hear from you.

The Aircraft Technician is responsible for repair and maintenance of aircraft for the Maintenance & Engineering (M&E) division of Alaska Airlines. 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, assembling, and erecting machinery and mechanical devices. This is a union‑represented position.

• Repair and perform maintenance on aircraft, including dismantling, repairing, assembly, and erection 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 an Airman (any gender) Certificate (Repairman or Airframe and/or Powerplant) 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 Alaska Airlines policies and procedures.
• Act as cockpit 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.

Required

• Strong knowledge of aircraft systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem‑solve technical issues.
• Ability to consistently lift 70 lbs.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, reach, and grasp.
• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and company procedures.
• Valid Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license.
• Must have a valid unexpired driver’s license issued by a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia.
• Flexible 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 U.S.

Preferred

• 4 or more years of aircraft technician experience.
• 2 or more years of college education.

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

Starting Rate: USD $44.16/hr.

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian 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, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air
• Comprehensive well‑being programs including medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Generous 401(k) match program
• Annual bonus plans
• Generous holiday and paid time off

Anchorage

Alaska Airlines is an equal‑opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected category.