Maintenance Controller

About 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.

Role Summary

The Maintenance Controller is a subject matter expert in maintenance operations at Horizon Air. As an individual contributor, this role exercises considerable judgment to make decisions in compliance with all company, FAA, and government safety rules and regulations, and is responsible for monitoring and overseeing all ongoing unscheduled aircraft maintenance activity.

Key Duties

• Provide leadership and direction for the maintenance operation to ensure high standards of performance are maintained in the areas of safety, compliance, quality and cost.
• Provide technical assistance and support to company flight crews experiencing mechanical irregularities on company aircraft.
• Immediately notify the Maintenance Operations Manager (MOM) upon discovery of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) non-compliance.
• Coordinate aircraft ferry authorization when necessary, assuring all ferry operations are conducted in accordance with current existing company policies and procedures.
• Provide accurate Estimated Time for Return (ETR) and advise times for all scheduled and unscheduled out of service aircraft through close coordination with maintenance personnel.
• Authorize the use of Minimum Equipment List (MEL), Configuration Deviation List (CDL), and Nonessential Equipment and Furnishings (NEF) list deferrals.
• Notify the Maintenance Operations Manager or Director of Maintenance Control regarding abnormal situations such as aircraft incidents or irregular flight operations due to mechanical malfunction.

Required Experience, Education & Skills

• 4 years of aircraft maintenance technician experience.
• Must hold a valid aircraft mechanic certificate with airframe and powerplant ratings.
• Meet the recent experience requirements of 14 CFR 65.83 (i.e., 6 months experience in the last 24 months).
• Ability to interpret technical manuals and detailed instructions and other technical data.
• Ability to clearly communicate and instruct others.
• Ability to collaborate and successfully perform as a member of a high-functioning team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Ability to work shiftwork including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Embraer E175 or similar aircraft type.
• Experience with 121 operator (commercial airline) highly preferred.

Job-Specific Leadership Expectations

• Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance.

Pay

$108,200–$150,100 / year. 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.

Benefits

• 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.