(USA-WA-Seattle) Director Line 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 Director, Line Maintenance sets the long-term strategy and oversees the financial performance of Line Maintenance operations at Alaska Airlines (AS). As a people leader, this role establishes strategic goals and direction for a team of leaders to safely manage the maintenance operations of Alaska Airlines in compliance with all company, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and governmental safety rules and regulations, including the airworthiness of all aircraft released from maintenance. Scope & Complexity This leadership position directs line maintenance activities for Alaska Airlines. This role has budget responsibility and establishes long-range plans for capital spends across all line maintenance outstations. Key Duties - Sets long-term strategy for the maintenance operations of Alaska Airlines (AS) in compliance with all company, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and governmental safety rules and regulations, including the airworthiness of all aircraft released from maintenance. - Establishes strategic goals and direction for team of line maintenance leaders who oversee the daily operational effort of the department system-wide within the policies and procedures established by corporate policy and by the Maintenance & Engineering (M&E) division. - Influences across company and provides strategic recommendations to enterprise leaders to ensure timely troubleshooting of discrepancies and initiation of corrective actions to maintain the airworthiness and reliability of aircraft throughout the operating day. - Establishes and maintains effective communications with contracted repair agencies, continuously evaluates compliance with AS approved maintenance policies and procedures and ensures the quality of work. - Manages and adjusts staffing levels across outstations per schedule-driven changes for effective execution of a world-class maintenance program. - Establishes long-range plans for capital spends across all line maintenance outstations. - Directs all scheduled inspections and ensures maintenance of routine/non-routine requirements are satisfied in accordance with AS policies and procedures. - Guides and administers the collective bargaining unit (CBU) with line maintenance outstations. - Serves as member of the Continuing Analysis and Surveillance Review Board (CASRB), the Reliability Analysis Program Control Board, and an Advisory Member of the Continuing Analysis and Surveillance Working Group (CASWG). - Ensures all personnel assigned to perform maintenance on AS aircraft, engines and components, including employees of contracted agencies, are properly trained and qualified. - Ensures formal and on-the-job training are maintained in compliance with Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 121.375, GPM policies and procedures, and departmental guidelines. - Provides guidance and direction for immediate corrective actions and long-term solutions to audit findings for the line maintenance outstations. - Develop people through effective performance management and ongoing feedback, focusing on fostering strategic and systems thinking, development of talent, and succession planning across teams and functions. - Influence company culture through action, presence, and reinforcement of behaviors Job-Specific Skills & Education Required - 8 years of experience in line maintenance, maintenance operations, or relevant experience. - 5 years of leadership experience, with at least 2 of those years directly leading people. - 4 years of budgeting, aircraft reliability, and/or production experience. - Bachelor's degree, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree. - Airframe and Powerplant license. - Working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) and safety regulations. - Ability and willingness to travel frequently (up to 40%). - Exceptional integrity, with impeccable ethics in safety and compliance. - Strong communication (e.g., verbal, written, presentation) and 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 with key external business partners. - 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 - Technical knowledge of maintaining 737. - Knowledge of the AMFA collective bargaining agreement, along with labor relations skills. - Working knowledge of operational analysis tools. - Full understanding of AS maintenance program requirements. 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. **START YOUR NEW JOURNEY NOW** Submit your application by 03/18/2020 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** 36297 **Location** Seattle, WA **FLSA Status** Exempt **Full/Part Time** Full-Time **Regular/Temporary** Regular
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