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 Manager Engineering Support role is responsible for executing on the strategy for Engineering Support which includes Trax system oversight at Horizon Air. As a people leader, the Manager, Engineering Support leads and establishes priorities for the team to manage Maintenance Programs, Reliability, and Technical Publications in support of the Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program.
Key Duties: Lead team and establish priorities of Engineering Support, including Maintenance Programs, Reliability, and Technical Publications, to ensure compliance with the Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program (CAMP).Execute on strategy for Engineering Support with a 6-12 month horizon, aligning team efforts with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.Make decisions related to Engineering Support functions, including program development, reliability improvements, and technical documentation standards.Develop people through effective performance management and ongoing feedback, focusing on delegation for stretch assignments, team growth, performance evaluation, and time management.Shape culture of team through action, presence, and reinforcement of behaviors, promoting safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.Contribute to the long-term strategy (12+ month horizon) and planning for Engineering Support, ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory standards and operational needs.Delegate and assign responsibilities for the maintenance and development of the E-Manual System and the M&E time control and tracking system (Trax), including system administration and implementation of changes.Influence across team and company by coordinating with Maintenance and Flight Operations to ensure consistency and accuracy across all company manuals and procedures.Provide input in the strategy for reliability improvements, including recommending preventative maintenance procedures and system enhancements to support safety and operational efficiency.Cultivate external relationships with vendors, FAA representatives, and industry working groups to exchange best practices and drive innovation in maintenance and engineering support.Maintain compliance with Safety Management System (SMS) policies and procedures, identifying hazards, assessing risks, and supporting the implementation of effective risk controls.Lead by example in SMS participation, including active involvement in the SRA task force and maintaining current knowledge of CFRs, company manuals, and industry developments. Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills:
Required5 years of experience in aviation maintenance, engineering, technical publications, or reliability programs.2 years of leadership experience.Bachelor's degree or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.Thorough working knowledge of aviation safety standards, safe operating practices, and applicable CFRs (Parts 1, 21, 25, 43, 45, 47, 65, 91, 119, and 121).Strong understanding of Operator General Procedures Manual systems and Operations Specifications.Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage performance, and foster professional development.Effective written and verbal communication skills.Proven ability to collaborate with regulatory authorities, vendors, and internal stakeholders.Proficiency in compliance auditing, policy implementation, and safety regulation adherence.Strong analytical skills, including data mining, trend analysis, and report generation.Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).High school diploma or equivalent.Minimum age of 18.Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
PreferredMaster's degree in aeronautical engineering or a related technical field.FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings.Experience with HTML/XML, style sheets, structured authoring, or content management systems.Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead through influence and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Job-Specific Leadership Expectations: Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance.
Salary Range: $113,100 - $169,650 / year Salary Details: Pay 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.
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 AirComprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefitsGenerous 401k match programQuarterly and annual bonus plansGenerous holiday and paid time off For more information about Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.
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 . click apply for full job details
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