Alaska Airlines
Company
Alaska Airlines
The Team
Guided by our purpose, core values, and leadership principles, we are creating an airline people love. Our corporate teams set the strategies and operational plans to ensure the success of our company. Whether we use our expertise in accounting, human resources, finance, planning, legal, marketing, or any of our operational divisions, our shared passion for travel and our guests is what motivates us to achieve excellence each day. If you share our passion for creating an airline people love, we want to hear from you.
Role Summary
The Director Engineering Program sets the long-term strategy and oversees the execution of Engineering Programs at Alaska Airlines. The Director of Engineering Programs provides management and administrative leadership of the Engineering Maintenance Programs, Reliability Engineering, and Engineering Technical Publications. The Director of Engineering Programs reports to the Managing Director of Engineering.
Key Duties
Provides leadership, overall administration, and general direction to the engineering programs department.
Directs operational excellence, oversees the reliability program.
Trends reliability for the fleet type and provides direction to the fleet team on areas for focus and improvement.
Directs Alaska Airlines' engineering maintenance program.
Directs Maintenance & Engineering (M&E) technical publications and oversees Boeing technical information integration and strategy.
Ensures engineering support is provided in the form of adequate maintenance procedures, required modification and repair instructions, and assistance in the correction of chronic and systemic problems.
Ensures all related aircraft maintenance program instructions, work documents, and control procedures are developed and administered in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, Alaska policy, and industry best practices.
Sponsors and recommends new preventive maintenance procedures and reliability improvement changes in the interest of safety and cost reduction.
Serves as an advisory member on the Reliability Analysis Program (RAP) control board.
Serves as board member on Alaska's Maintenance Review Board (MRB).
Assists in M&E system assessments by serving as an advisor when attending the following meetings: Data Analysis Group (DAG), Continuous Analysis and Surveillance Working Group (CASWG), Safety Review Board (SRB) and Continuous Analysis & Surveillance (CAS).
Stays abreast of existing and proposed Alaska and FAA regulations and forwards recommendations in response to proposed regulation changes.
Assists in the development of new or revised divisional policies and programs as required for attainment of M&E objectives.
Supports Safety Management Systems (SMS) within the M&E organization using the SMS policies and procedures as outlined in the SMS Manual of the General Procedures Manual (GPM.)
Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills
Required
8 years of experience in engineering (e.g., airline, shop, manufacturer, etc.).
5 years of leadership experience, with at least 2 of those years directly leading people.
Bachelor's degree, with a focus in aerospace, aeronautical or mechanical engineering, or a related discipline, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
Knowledge of FAA regulations and oversight functions (for both aircraft and engine operating airworthiness certificates).
Excellent communication skills: verbal (both informal working teams and formal executive presentations), and in clear/concise written documents.
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to create collaborative relationships that drive outcomes in the best interest of the company with others in the organization and key external business partners.
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Minimum age of 18.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Preferred
Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Outlook).
Job-Specific Leadership Expectations
Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.
Exceptional integrity, with impeccable ethics in safety and compliance.
Innovative, apolitical, resilient, fact-based and creative solutions-focused mindset, with ability to thrive in a rapidly-changing, collaborative environment and to manage conflict.
Demonstrated ability to quickly scope situations, develop an accurate understanding of risks, and develop plans responsive to those risks.
Salary Range
$190,500 - $295,300 / year
Total Target Compensation Range (incl. bonus & equity)
$249,450.00 - $385,690.00
Salary Details
The pay range and total target compensation package listed above is the expected pay offered for this position at the start of employment. Your pay will be based on multiple factors, including and not limited to location, your relevant experience/level, experience level, and skillset while balancing internal equity relative to other Alaska/Horizon employees. Alaska/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 Air with high priority status
Select number of confirmed travel credits provided annually
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.
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 theSIDA Badge Requirementsdocument 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.
Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on
8/26/2025
FLSA Status
Exempt
Employment Type
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Requisition Type
Management
Location
Seattle - Hangar
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Job Locations
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Requisition ID
2025-16607
Category
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Alaska Airlines
The Team
Guided by our purpose, core values, and leadership principles, we are creating an airline people love. Our corporate teams set the strategies and operational plans to ensure the success of our company. Whether we use our expertise in accounting, human resources, finance, planning, legal, marketing, or any of our operational divisions, our shared passion for travel and our guests is what motivates us to achieve excellence each day. If you share our passion for creating an airline people love, we want to hear from you.
Role Summary
The Director Engineering Program sets the long-term strategy and oversees the execution of Engineering Programs at Alaska Airlines. The Director of Engineering Programs provides management and administrative leadership of the Engineering Maintenance Programs, Reliability Engineering, and Engineering Technical Publications. The Director of Engineering Programs reports to the Managing Director of Engineering.
Key Duties
Provides leadership, overall administration, and general direction to the engineering programs department.
Directs operational excellence, oversees the reliability program.
Trends reliability for the fleet type and provides direction to the fleet team on areas for focus and improvement.
Directs Alaska Airlines' engineering maintenance program.
Directs Maintenance & Engineering (M&E) technical publications and oversees Boeing technical information integration and strategy.
Ensures engineering support is provided in the form of adequate maintenance procedures, required modification and repair instructions, and assistance in the correction of chronic and systemic problems.
Ensures all related aircraft maintenance program instructions, work documents, and control procedures are developed and administered in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, Alaska policy, and industry best practices.
Sponsors and recommends new preventive maintenance procedures and reliability improvement changes in the interest of safety and cost reduction.
Serves as an advisory member on the Reliability Analysis Program (RAP) control board.
Serves as board member on Alaska's Maintenance Review Board (MRB).
Assists in M&E system assessments by serving as an advisor when attending the following meetings: Data Analysis Group (DAG), Continuous Analysis and Surveillance Working Group (CASWG), Safety Review Board (SRB) and Continuous Analysis & Surveillance (CAS).
Stays abreast of existing and proposed Alaska and FAA regulations and forwards recommendations in response to proposed regulation changes.
Assists in the development of new or revised divisional policies and programs as required for attainment of M&E objectives.
Supports Safety Management Systems (SMS) within the M&E organization using the SMS policies and procedures as outlined in the SMS Manual of the General Procedures Manual (GPM.)
Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills
Required
8 years of experience in engineering (e.g., airline, shop, manufacturer, etc.).
5 years of leadership experience, with at least 2 of those years directly leading people.
Bachelor's degree, with a focus in aerospace, aeronautical or mechanical engineering, or a related discipline, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
Knowledge of FAA regulations and oversight functions (for both aircraft and engine operating airworthiness certificates).
Excellent communication skills: verbal (both informal working teams and formal executive presentations), and in clear/concise written documents.
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to create collaborative relationships that drive outcomes in the best interest of the company with others in the organization and key external business partners.
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Minimum age of 18.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Preferred
Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Outlook).
Job-Specific Leadership Expectations
Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.
Exceptional integrity, with impeccable ethics in safety and compliance.
Innovative, apolitical, resilient, fact-based and creative solutions-focused mindset, with ability to thrive in a rapidly-changing, collaborative environment and to manage conflict.
Demonstrated ability to quickly scope situations, develop an accurate understanding of risks, and develop plans responsive to those risks.
Salary Range
$190,500 - $295,300 / year
Total Target Compensation Range (incl. bonus & equity)
$249,450.00 - $385,690.00
Salary Details
The pay range and total target compensation package listed above is the expected pay offered for this position at the start of employment. Your pay will be based on multiple factors, including and not limited to location, your relevant experience/level, experience level, and skillset while balancing internal equity relative to other Alaska/Horizon employees. Alaska/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 Air with high priority status
Select number of confirmed travel credits provided annually
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.
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 theSIDA Badge Requirementsdocument 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.
Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on
8/26/2025
FLSA Status
Exempt
Employment Type
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Requisition Type
Management
Location
Seattle - Hangar
A:
Y - T1
L:
#LI-B
Need help finding the right job?
We can recommend jobs specifically for you!
Job Locations
USA-WA-SeaTac
Requisition ID
2025-16607
Category
Corporate & Operations