Interiors Engineer

About the role

The Engineer role provides world-class customer service while prioritizing safety, compliance, and operational reliability. As part of the Maintenance & Engineering (M&E) department, this individual collaborates cross-functionally to develop and implement repairs, alterations, modifications, and preventive maintenance solutions that improve fleet reliability, safety, and cost efficiency for Alaska Airlines (AS) and Hawaiian Airlines (HA).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engineering solutions for complex repairs, alterations, and maintenance specifications, providing technical support across the M&E organization.
• Recommend and develop preventive maintenance and reliability improvements focused on safety, cost reduction, and overall fleet performance.
• Provide aircraft maintenance and interior engineering solutions while ensuring configuration control and regulatory compliance (FAA Parts 121 and 25).
• Lead and support aircraft delivery acceptance processes and provide engineering assistance to Aircraft On Ground (AOG) and Technical Services, including in-service interior issue analysis.
• Review service bulletins, service letters, airworthiness directives, and reliability data; recommend actions to improve maintenance effectiveness.
• Investigate technical issues, propose and evaluate modifications, and develop supporting documentation such as drawings, manuals, and engineering controls.
• Review, approve, and manage Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) parts, part configuration, interchangeability, installation, and efficiency, including development and revision of ASA engineering drawings.
• Manage and update engineering project tasks, schedules, and change requests while staying current with industry advancements in aircraft interior systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science with a focus in aerospace, mechanical engineering, or an additional two years of training/experience in lieu of this degree.
• 2 years of experience in aerospace, mechanical engineering or related experience.
• Knowledge of aircraft certification.
• Strong knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) part 121 and 25 regulations, operating policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Airbus and Boeing aircraft (e.g., A320 family and Boeing 737NG/MAX).
• Excellent communication (e.g., verbal, written, and listening), presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to produce clear and concise documentation.
• Detail oriented and highly organized, with ability to multi-task and work independently with limited guidance in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to meet assigned project deadlines with self-directed decision-making confidence.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Strong analytical and complex problem-solving ability, particularly in identifying fleet issues and trends.
• Ability to learn Alaska Airlines Maintenance, Project & Change Management Systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCad.

Skills

• Project management experience.
• Hands-on experience in operations, manufacturing, or production support environments.
• Expert knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) part 121 and 25 regulations, operating policies, and procedures.
• Experience of aircraft certification.
• Proficient understanding of ATA 25 and 38 systems.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCad.

Benefits

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. Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits. Generous 401k match program. Annual bonus plans. Generous holiday and paid time off.

Pay

Salary Range: $93,050 -- $176,550 / year
Pay Details: Engineer: $93,050 - $139,600
Senior Engineer: $117,700 - $176,550
Pay will be based on multiple factors, including and not limited to location, relevant experience/level and skillset while balancing internal equity relative to other Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon employees.

Schedule

Occasional travel is required (10-20%).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.

Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations

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

Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on 7/29/2026