Line Aircraft Technician

Job Description

About the Company The Alaska Airlines Maintenance & Engineering (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 the parts warehouse to the maintenance hangar, the Ready, SAFE, Go mindset puts safety first in everything the team does, for guests and coworkers alike. Role Overview The Line Aircraft Technician is responsible for the repair and maintenance of aircraft for the Maintenance & Engineering (M&E) division of Alaska Airlines (AS). This individual contributor role performs all functions in the repair and maintenance of aircraft, including dismantling, repairing, assembly and erection of machinery and mechanical devices. This is a union-represented position. Key Responsibilities Repair and perform maintenance on aircraft, including dismantling, repairing, assembly and erection of machinery and mechanical devices. Perform all work promptly and in a timely manner, adhering to all attendance reliability policies and procedures. Exercise the authority of an Airman Certificate (Repairman or Airframe and/or Powerplant) in signing the corrective action in maintenance documents or the aircraft maintenance log for airworthiness release or return to service, in accordance with Alaska Airlines policies and procedures. Act as cockpit coordinator, when assigned, to ensure safe operation of aircraft systems such as flight controls, electrical and landing gear from the flight deck. Keep a clean, safe and orderly work area at all times. Licences & Qualifications Licence: valid Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) licence. Valid, unexpired driver's licence issued by a US state, a US territory or the District of Columbia. High school diploma or equivalent; two or more years of college preferred. Knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and company procedures. Experience Strong knowledge of aircraft systems. Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve technical issues. Preferred: four or more years of aircraft technician experience. Requirements Minimum age of 18 and authorisation to work in the U.S. Ability to consistently lift 70 lbs and to bend, stoop, squat, reach and grasp. Flexible to work varied shifts including nights, weekends and holidays. Ability to communicate in English. Salary Starting rate: USD $44.16 per hour. What We Offer Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air. Comprehensive well-being programmes including medical, dental and vision benefits. Generous 401k match programme. Annual bonus plans. Generous holiday and paid time off. Pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment and employment status. Additional Information Contract: full-time, regular position, non-exempt under FLSA. Apply by: 7:00 PM Pacific Time on 28 August 2026. Posting location: Anchorage. Airport SIDA badge: employees working at an airport or maintenance hangar must obtain a SIDA badge issued by the airport authority and remain in good standing to keep it. An employee who does not qualify for a SIDA badge, or whose badge is withdrawn, will be terminated. DOT regulations: Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air are regulated by the Department of Transportation (49 CFR part 40). Post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing is carried out before any offer of employment or transfer into a safety-sensitive position; failure to submit to testing, or a positive result, makes the applicant ineligible for employment. Leadership expectations: embody the company values to own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance.

Requirements

• Repair and perform maintenance on aircraft, including dismantling, repairing, assembly and erection of machinery and mechanical devices.
• Perform all work promptly and in a timely manner, adhering to all attendance reliability policies and procedures.
• Exercise the authority of an Airman Certificate (Repairman or Airframe and/or Powerplant) in signing the corrective action in maintenance documents or the aircraft maintenance log for airworthiness release or return to service, in accordance with Alaska Airlines policies and procedures.
• Act as cockpit coordinator, when assigned, to ensure safe operation of aircraft systems such as flight controls, electrical and landing gear from the flight deck.
• Keep a clean, safe and orderly work area at all times.
• Licence: valid Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) licence.
• Valid, unexpired driver's licence issued by a US state, a US territory or the District of Columbia.
• High school diploma or equivalent; two or more years of college preferred.
• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and company procedures.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve technical issues.
• Preferred: four or more years of aircraft technician experience.
• Minimum age of 18 and authorisation to work in the U.S.
• Ability to consistently lift 70 lbs and to bend, stoop, squat, reach and grasp.
• Flexible to work varied shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• Starting rate: USD $44.16 per hour.
• Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air.
• Comprehensive well-being programmes including medical, dental and vision benefits.
• Generous 401k match programme.
• Pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment and employment status.

Benefits

• Annual bonus plans.
• Generous holiday and paid time off.