Alaska Airlines · 12 hours ago
Manager Engineering Structures
WA-SeaTac, UNAVAILABLE, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$146K/yr - $220K/yr
5+ years expAlaska Airlines is creating an airline people love and is seeking a Manager Engineering - Structures. This role is responsible for executing the strategy for preventative aircraft maintenance procedures and leading a team to drive safety, compliance, cost reduction, and fleet maintenance improvements.
Responsibilities
Leads a team of engineers tasked with managing aircraft ATA 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 and 57 by mandating specific maintenance actions, modification, and procedures
Execute on strategy with a 12 month horizon
Authorizes engineering controls (ECs) efficiently and maintains the highest level of safety and compliance
Maintains and ensures compliance to the damage tolerance, aging aircraft, removable structural components, corrosion prevention and other programs and processes
Analyzes maintenance visits, in-service and industry data, and manufacturer recommendation to justify and implement changes to aircraft configuration and maintenance programs that optimize aircraft reliability
Ensures compliance with all Airworthiness directives (ADs) and Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs). Reviews Service Bulletins (SBs), Service Letters, OEM bulletins, SRMs and other commodity related maintenance information
Partners with reliability, line maintenance, and base maintenance to ensure on time resolutions are incorporated
Supports the Safety Management System using the policies and procedures as outlined in the Alaska Air Group SMS manual
Submits service requests as needed to OEM and obtains DER approvals when needed support repair proposals and modifications
Partners with stakeholders to ensure optimal decision and timely implementation and works towards solutions with an ownership cost-mentality
Utilizes high level of technical expertise and practical experience to disposition highly complex technical concerns
Participates and fully engages in technical conferences to ensure the most current engineering data is utilized in managing Alaska Airlines’ aircraft fleet
Promotes a high-performance culture by developing people through effective performance management and ongoing feedback, focusing on delegation for stretch assignments, growing and developing the team for capacity and growth, looking at performance across the team, and time management
Drive effective practices to build a culture of belonging
Shape culture of team through action, presence, and reinforcement of behaviors
Interface and maintain effective relationships with division leaders, cross-functional departments, and employees in a team-oriented environment
Performs other duties as assigned. Provide examples of other duties assigned
Qualification
Required
5 years of experience in aircraft engineering (e.g., airline, shop, OEM, etc.); or related area
2 years of leadership experience
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (aerospace, aeronautical or mechanical), or related field; or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree
Knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and oversight functions for both aircraft and engine operating airworthiness certificates
Excellent communication skills; verbal and written
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum age of 18
Must be authorized to work in the U.S
Preferred
Capable of performing in a fast-paced environment while simultaneously meeting assigned deadlines with self-directed decision-making confidence
Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance
Create a culture where all employees feel safe and they belong
Benefits
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
Company
Alaska Airlines
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