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Alaska Airlines · 2 days ago

Director, Fleet Engineering

USA-OR-Portland

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$147K/yr - $228K/yr

7+ years exp

Alaska Airlines is a leading airline recognized for its commitment to safety and excellence. The Director of Fleet Engineering is responsible for setting the long-term strategy and overseeing the financial performance of the Engineering department, leading a team to enhance fleet reliability and ensure compliance with regulations.

Airlines/Aviation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Direct the Fleet and AOG Engineering teams. Develop people through effective performance management and ongoing feedback, focusing on fostering strategic and systems thinking, development of talent, and succession planning across teams and disciplines

Lead the engineering team in improving the mechanical reliability of the Horizon Air fleet, through data-driven decision making and adjustment to the maintenance program

Shape the culture of the team through action, presence, and reinforcement of positive behaviors

Direct and ensure safe, compliant, and reliable aircraft engineering operations while maintaining competitive costs

Maintain an expert knowledge of regulations, company policies, and procedures

Partner with the Engineering Support functions to ensure adherence to all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and Company policies/procedures

Ensure areas of responsibility meet Company quality expectations through continuous review and improvement, and active participation in the Continuous Analysis and Surveillance (CAS) Program

Foster an environment of innovation and creativity in the development of solutions to improve mechanical reliability

Oversee the efforts to use data mining and analysis techniques to identify opportunities for improvements and develop strategic projects to realize those improvements

Review any product deficiencies with the supplier, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or Vendor to ensure they compensate or improve the product for the benefit of the Company

Ensure potential changes to the fleet are appropriately evaluated, and the disposition is documented

Monitor progress of accepted changes through the implementation steps

Represent the Maintenance and Engineering Division in cross-divisional meetings regarding equipment changes to the fleet

Serve as a member of the Reliability Review and Continuous Analysis and Surveillance Program (CAS) Boards

Oversee the structured evaluation of manufacturer suggested engineering projects

Own the responsibility for the Engineering budget and look for opportunities to increase efficiency and lower costs

Represent Horizon Air in industry meetings, conferences, working groups, and suppliers to maintain contact with the industry, and keep abreast of any product or system improvements

Qualification

Engineering experienceFAA Regulatory knowledgeLeadership experienceData analysisTRAX softwareMicrosoft OfficeTeam buildingCommunication skills

Required

7 years of engineering experience at an airline operator, aerospace Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or equivalent engineering organization

4 years of leadership experience with at least two of those years directly leading people

BS degree in Engineering or an additional two years of training/experience in lieu of a degree

Familiar with FAA Regulatory requirements, documents, and compliance processes

Outstanding communication (e.g., verbal, written, and listening) and presentation skills, with a demonstrated commitment to clear and transparent communication

Unwavering commitment to ensuring safety and compliance

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)

Working knowledge of fiscal control systems, staffing processes, safety and security compliance

Proven ability to motivate employees and improve and enhance group dynamics as well as use tact in communicating with others with the ability to constructively resolve problems

High school diploma or equivalent

Authorization to work in the U.S

Minimum age of 18

Preferred

Strong data analysis experience including statistical methods

Experience with the TRAX maintenance tracking software

Advanced Excel / MS Access analysis skills

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

Strong cross-divisional team leader who drives excellence, develops, mentors, coaches others and can create excitement around a compelling vision in a collaborative, team-oriented fashion