Aircraft Technician - Sheet Metal Shop

Company Horizon Air The Team 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 to safety and excellence, we want to hear from you.

Role Specific Details Experience in Sheet Metal shop work

Role Summary The Aircraft Technician is responsible for the repair and maintenance of aircraft for the Maintenance Engineering (M

E) division of Horizon Air (QX). 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, assembly, and construction of machinery and mechanical devices. This is a union represented position.

Key Duties

• Repair and perform maintenance on aircraft including dismantling, repairing, assembly, and construction 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 the FAA Certified Airman License (all genders) – Airframe and/or Powerplant License- 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 Horizon Air policies and procedures.
• Act as flight deck 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.

Job-Specific Experience, Education Skills Required

• Valid Airframe (A) license.
• Valid Powerplant (P) license or the ability to obtain within 6 months of start date.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve technical issues.
• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and company procedures.
• Must have an adequate complement of own tools.
• Meets the recent experience requirements of 14 CFR 65.83 (i.e., six months experience in the last 24 months).
• Valid passport allowing unrestricted travel, without a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP), to and from the U.S. within 30 days of job acceptance.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to consistently lift 70 pounds.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, reach and grasp.
• Ability to work a variety of schedules to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to obtain airport security clearance.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Authorization to work in the U.S.

Job-Specific Leadership Expectations Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance.

Starting RateUSD $32.10/Hr.Total Rewards 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
• Generous 401k match program
• Quarterly and annual bonus plans
• Generous holiday and paid time off

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

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Employment Type

Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on 9/23/2025

Location Portland, OR - OPS Building Airport 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…