(USA-OR-Redmond) Aircraft Technician

**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 Aircraft Technician is responsible for repair and maintenance of aircraft for the Maintenance & Engineering (M&E) division of Horizon Air (QX). As a member of the M&E division, this individual contributor role performs all functions in the repair and maintenance of aircraft, which includes dismantling, repairing, assembly, and construction of machinery and mechanical devices. This is a union represented position. **Key Duties** + Repair and perform maintenance on aircraft, including dismantling, repairing, assembly, and erection of machinery and mechanical devices. + Perform all work in a prompt 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 aircraft maintenance log for airworthiness release or return to service, ensuring such is in accordance with Horizon Air (QX) policies and procedures. + Act as cockpit coordinator, when assigned, to ensure safe operation of aircraft systems (e.g., flight controls, electrical, landing gear) from the flight deck. + Ensure that a clean, safe, and orderly work area is maintained at all times. **Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills** **Required** + Valid Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license. + Strong knowledge of aircraft systems. + Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve technical issues. + Knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and company procedures. + Must have an adequate complement of sheet metal tools. + Meets the recent experience requirements of 14 CFR 65.83 (i.e., six months experience in the last 24 months). + Valid passport allowing unrestricted travel to and from the U.S. at the time you apply. + Valid driver’s license + Ability to consistently lift 70 pounds + Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, reach and grasp. + Ability to work a variety of schedules to include nights, weekends, and holidays. + Ability to obtain airport security clearance. + Ability to communicate in English + High school diploma or equivalent + Minimum age of 18 + Authorization to work in the U.S. **Preferred** + Previous Prior Part 121 maintenance experience + 4 or more years of aircraft technician experience. + 2 or more years of college. **Job-Specific Leadership Expectations** Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable. **Starting Rate** USD $19.41/Hr. **Total Rewards** + Medical, dental and vision benefits + 401k program + Monthly incentive pay plan + Annual incentive pay plan + Generous paid time off + Travel privileges on Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air **FLSA Status** Non-Exempt **Employment Type** Full-Time **Regular/Temporary** Regular **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. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws. We participate in E-Verify, a service of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA), where required. **Job Locations** _USA-OR-Redmond_ **Requisition ID** _2020-4713_ **Category** _Maintenance & Engineering_
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