(USA-WA-Seattle) Manager Vendor Maintenance

**WHAT WE'RE ABOUT** We're creating an airline people love. It begins with each Alaska Airlines employee, bringing unique strengths and energy to our work in the air and on the ground. Every day, we go beyond what's expected and reach for the remarkable, together. **YOUR ROLE** Role Summary The Manager, Vendor Maintenance contributes to the success of Alaska Airlines (AS) by playing a key role in driving the execution and successful delivery of large and/or complex maintenance projects in accordance with established standards and best practices. Scope & Complexity - This leadership role manages vendor maintenance projects for Alaska Airlines (AS). Key Duties - Administers contracts between Alaska Airlines (AS) and vendors for repair work performed on AS aircraft, engines, or components. - Leads and directs efforts to ensure high standards are maintained in the areas of safety, quality, performance, and cost. - Maintains a thorough working knowledge of vendor maintenance agreements and audits all invoices to ensure billing is correct and in accordance with the contract. - Serves as the AS liaison for all warranty claims (e.g., substantiation, data collection, etc.). - Monitors vendor safety rules and regulations and reports violations to the appropriate vendor management for enforcement. - Oversees the activities of the selected project vendors to ensure all maintenance is performed in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FARS) and AS policies. - Ensures all FARs and AS technical requirements are satisfied on special project work at vendor facilities. - Identifies risks and manages with mitigation plans. - Apprises the Director, Aircraft Heavy Maintenance of project work in progress and coordinates with department and personnel to ensure on-time delivery or completion. - Establishes staffing levels in anticipation of the degree of maintenance planned for each facility. - Monitors vendor maintenance labor costs to ensure projects are accomplished as planned and within budget. - Performs other duties as assigned. Job-Specific Skills & Education Required - A minimum of 6 years of aircraft heavy maintenance experience, preferably with a Part 121 carrier. - A minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience, preferably in aircraft maintenance related field. - Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license. - Strong analytical skills. - Able and willingness to travel and work independently at remote locations. - Effective communication skills (e.g., verbal, written, and listening). - Detailed oriented and highly organized, with ability to multi-task and work independently with limited guidance in a fast-paced environment. - Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). - High school diploma or equivalent is required. - Minimum age of 18. - Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Preferred - 3rd party maintenance experience (MRO). - Continuous improvement experience or certification. - Project management skills and experience. - A Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree. Job-Specific Leadership Expectations - Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable. **START YOUR NEW JOURNEY NOW** Submit your application by 10/26/2019 11:59pm (Pacific Time). We'll be happy to see it. **EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY** Horizon Air and Alaska Airlines are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Horizon Air and Alaska Airlines will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws. Horizon Air and Alaska Airlines participate in E-Verify, a service of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA), where required. **Job ID** 35149 **Location** Seattle, WA **FLSA Status** Exempt **Full/Part Time** **Regular/Temporary** Regular
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