Horizon AirOur 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.TheMaintenance Controlleris a subject matter expert inmaintenanceoperationsatHorizon Air.As an individual contributor, this role exercises considerable judgment to make decisionsincompliance with allcompany, FAA,and government safety rules and regulations,andisresponsible formonitoring and overseeing all ongoing unscheduledaircraftmaintenance activity.Provide leadership and direction for themaintenanceoperation to ensurehigh standardsof performance aremaintainedin the areas of safety, compliance,qualityand cost.Provide technicalassistanceand support to company flight crews experiencing mechanical irregularitiesoncompanyaircraft.Immediately notifythe Maintenance Operations Manager(MOM)upon discovery ofFederal Aviation Regulations(FARs)non-compliance.Coordinateaircraftferry authorization when necessary, assuring all ferry operations are conductedin accordance withcurrent existingcompany policies and procedures.ProvideaccurateEstimatedTime for Return (ETR)andadvisetimes for all scheduled and unscheduled out of serviceaircraftthrough close coordination withmaintenance personnel.Authorize the use of Minimum Equipment List (MEL), Configuration Deviation List (CDL),andNonessentialEquipment and Furnishings (NEF)listdeferrals.Notifythe Maintenance Operations Manager orDirectorof Maintenance Controlregardingabnormal situations such asaircraftincidentsor irregular flight operations due to mechanical malfunction.Required 4years ofaircraftmaintenancetechnicianexperience.Must hold a validaircraftmechanic certificate with airframe and powerplant ratings.Meet the recent experience requirements of 14 CFR 65.83 (i.e., 6 months experience in the last 24 months).Ability to interpret technical manuals and detailed instructions and other technical data.Ability to clearly communicate and instruct others.Ability tocollaborateand successfully performas a memberof a high-functioningteamin a fast-paced and dynamic environment.Ability to workshiftworkincluding nights,weekends,and holidays.High school diploma or equivalent.Minimumage of18.Mustbe authorized towork in the U.S.PreferredExperience with Embraer E175 or similaraircrafttype.Experience with 121operator(commercial airline) highly preferred.Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance.$98,050 -- $147,100 / yearPay 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/Hawaiian/Horizon employees. Alaska/Hawaiian/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.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 AirComprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefitsGenerous 401k match programQuarterly and annual bonus plansGenerous holiday and paid time offFor more information about Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.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 Policy Statement It is the policy of Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and to ensure equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and benefits of employment or potential employment.We also prohibit discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.We have established an EEO Compliance Program under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 503”) and the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (“VEVRAA”). All applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. In addition, we have established an audit and reporting system to allow for effective measurement of its equal employment opportunity activities.To implement this policy, we will:(1) Recruit, hire, train and promote qualified persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and any other legally protected categories;(2) Ensure that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements; and(3) Ensure that all personnel actions and employment activities such as compensation, benefits, promotions, layoffs, return from layoff, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air sponsored programs, and tuition assistance will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.Employees and applicants for employment will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion or discrimination because they have engaged or may engage in (1) filing a complaint, (2) opposing any act or practice made unlawful by, or exercising any other right protected by, any Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions of VEVRAA, or (3) assisting or participating in any investigation, compliance evaluation, hearing, or any other activity related to the administration of any Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions of VEVRAA.Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) RegulationsAlaska Airlines, Hawaiian 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/Hawaiian Airlines/Horizon Air and any employment offer will be withdrawn.4/20/2026ExemptFull-TimeRegularManagementSeattle, WA - Corporate Office#LI-B
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Maintenance Controller