Engine Vendor Maintenance Partner

Role Summary

The Engine Vendor Maintenance Partner is responsible for engine repair and overhaul at Alaska Airlines (AS). As an individual contributor, this role makes recommendations based on educated judgment to make decisions in the repair and overhaul of engines and components and provides solutions to address business challenges or problems in area of expertise.

Key Duties

Engine Vendor Maintenance Partner (P2)

Partners with vendors for administration of contracted maintenance on AS engine fleet and between AS and manufacturers, leasing companies and other airlines, for technical matters, delivery schedules, invoice discrepancies, warranty claims, and disposition of AS owned materials.

Monitors work-in-progress to ensure all vendor workmanship is of acceptable quality and that all work is accomplished in accordance with the work scope, and in compliance with applicable specifications.

Maintains accurate records of discrepancies in enough detail to support requests for procedural changes and claims for charge adjustments.

Maintains a thorough working knowledge of the maintenance agreements with assigned agencies and audits all invoices to ensure billing is correct and in accordance with applicable terms and conditions.

Maintains an informed status of new developments in repair procedures and preventative actions to preclude maintenance problems.

Partners with the engineering department to ensure required technical information is provided on time and provides feedback regarding conditions found during accomplishment of engine repair.

With limited direction from the Senior Engine Vendor Maintenance Partner of any issues that may impact safety, quality, cost, or schedule of AS engines or components while in vendor maintenance.

Collaborates with the Senior Engine Vendor Maintenance Partner of proposed changes in the work scope, as dictated by changing conditions during maintenance, and communicates proposed changes to relevant entities.

Maintains accuracy of engine stand inventory to include current locations.

Takes initiative to develop solutions to support process improvement and quality opportunities.

Senior Engine Vendor Maintenance Partner (P3)

Liaises between Alaska Airlines (AS) and vendors for administration of contracted maintenance on AS engine fleet and between AS and manufacturers, leasing companies and other airlines, for technical matters, delivery schedules, invoice discrepancies, warranty claims, and disposition of AS owned materials.

Monitors work-in-progress to ensure all vendor workmanship is of acceptable quality and that all work is accomplished in accordance with the work scope, and in compliance with applicable specifications.

Maintains accurate records of discrepancies in enough detail to support requests for procedural changes and claims for charge adjustments.

Maintains a thorough working knowledge of the maintenance agreements with assigned agencies and audits all invoices to ensure billing is correct and in accordance with applicable terms and conditions.

Maintains an informed status of new developments in repair procedures and preventative actions to preclude maintenance problems.

Partners with the engineering department to ensure required technical information is provided on time and provides feedback regarding conditions found during accomplishment of engine repair.

Apprises the Manager of Vendor Maintenance of any issues that may impact safety, quality, cost, or schedule of AS engines or components while in vendor maintenance

Authorizes changes in the work scope, as dictated by changing conditions during maintenance, and communicates proposed changes to relevant entities.

Reports on engine shop visit status, performance, and quality.

Participates or leads process improvement opportunities.

Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills

Intermediate Level

Required :

2 years of experience in overhaul shop level experience with CFM56 engines, preferably CFM56-7B and / or LEAP engines.

Bachelor’s degree or an additional two years of relevant training / experience in lieu of this degree.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Demonstrated working knowledge of CFR’s for accomplishment of engine maintenance under Parts 121 and 145.

Ability and willingness to travel to MRO site locations both domestically and outside U.S. up to 50% of the time.

Effective communication skills (e.g., verbal, written, and listening).

High school diploma or equivalent.

Minimum age of 18.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred :

Airframe and Powerplant license.

Demonstrated ability to work independently at MRO sites.

Experience directly performing, or oversight of, overhaul-level engine maintenance at OEM or 3rd party MRO.

Process improvement experience.

Senior Level

Required :

4 years of experience in overhaul shop level experience with jet engines, preferably CFM56-5B / 7B and / or LEAP engines.

Bachelor’s degree or an additional two years of relevant training / experience in lieu of this degree.

Demonstrated ability to work independently at MRO sites.

Detailed oriented and highly organized, with ability to multi-task and work independently with limited guidance in a fast-paced environment.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Demonstrated working knowledge of CFR’s for accomplishment of engine maintenance under Parts 121 and 145.

Ability and willingness to travel to MRO site locations both domestically and outside U.S.

Effective communication skills (e.g., verbal, written, and listening).

High school diploma or equivalent.

Minimum age of 18.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred :

Airframe and Powerplant license.

Experience directly performing, or oversight of, overhaul-level engine maintenance at OEM or 3rd party MRO.

Experience in the administration of engine service contracts, either time-and-material or cost-per-hour programs.

Process improvement experience and training.

Airport SIDA Badge Requirements

Important notification for employees working at an airport or maintenance hangar : Employees will be required to obtain a SIDA badge provided by the airport authority and maintain good standing in order to keep their SIDA badge. Review the SIDA Badge Requirements document for a comprehensive overview. If an employee does not qualify for a SIDA badge or has their SIDA badge pulled from them, the employee will be terminated.

Job-Specific Leadership Expectations

Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.

Salary Range

$67,600 $142,600 / year

Pay Details

GEO 1 (Honolulu) :

Intermediate Level : $67,600 - $101,400

Senior Level : $86,400 - $129,600

GEO 2 (Seattle) :

Intermediate Level : $74,400- $111,600

Senior Level : $95,000 - $142,600

Salary Details

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 / Horizon employees. Alaska / Horizon is committed to fair, unbiased compensation along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate.

Note : We don’t typically hire at the top of the range.

Total Rewards

Alaska 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 & Horizon Air

Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits

Generous 401k match program

Quarterly and annual bonus plans

Generous holiday and paid time off

For more information about Alaska / Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.