Job Description

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 Summary:
The Lead Aircraft Technician is responsible for performing and overseeing day-to-day maintenance and repair of line aircraft, ensuring safe operations and full compliance with Company, FAA, and other regulatory requirements at Horizon Air. As part of the Maintenance & Engineering (M&E) division, this individual contributor provides guidance and sets direction to uphold the highest standards in safety, compliance, quality, reliability, and cost efficiency. This position is represented by a union.
Key Duties:
Lead the day-to-day maintenance and repair of line aircraft, assign tasks and duties, repair and perform maintenance on aircraft including dismantling, repairing, assembly, and construction of machinery and mechanical devices. Coordinate with planning to ensure staffing can support workload needs and advise maintenance supervisors of expected timelines and status of all work in process. Exercise the authority of the FAA Certified Airman License and Airframe and/or Powerplant License when 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 shift turnover processes accurately document all in-progress maintenance and meet procedural requirements. Coordinate with Engineering for technical support and with Materials for parts and tooling requirements. Maintain hangar and ramp areas free of foreign object debris (FOD) and ensure hazardous materials are handled per regulatory standards. Support Safety Management System (SMS) initiatives by identifying hazards, promoting safety, and monitoring risk controls.

Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills:

Required

1 year minimum of E175 maintenance and/or engineering experience. Must have valid A&P (Airframe and Powerplant) license. Ability to successfully pass the Maintenance Lead knowledge test within 60 days of employment Ability to obtain Run/Taxi qualification within the first 90 days on the job. 1 year minimum of FAR 121 operations experience. Meet recency experience requirements of 14 CFR 65.83 (i.e., six months' experience in the last 24 months). Must have valid passport allowing unrestricted travel in and out of the United States. Eligible to enter and exit Canada without restrictions and without requiring a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP). Willingness to travel up to 25% - 50% of the time, frequent travel is required to various stations across CA, AZ, NV and other locations that Horizon Air operates at or will operate at. Must have valid driver's license and good driving record. Ability to operate various types of ground support equipment, including movable turboways, forklifts, tow tractors, elevated boom lifts, and hoists. Strong understanding of aircraft systems with proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Working knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. Possess an adequate complement of tools. Comfortable working at heights using stands, ladders, or other equipment to access elevated aircraft surfaces. Ability to lift up to 70 lbs. and perform physical tasks such as bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, and grasping. Flexible working varied schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Ability to obtain and maintain airport security clearance. High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum age 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 Rate: USD $35.10/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 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/Hawaiian/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Employment Type: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Location: Las Vegas 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 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.


Regulatory Information:

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) Regulations

Alaska 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.
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