Interiors Engineer

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.  

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). The role supports engineering directives, maintenance programs, manuals, and task card development while ensuring compliance with company standards, manufacturer specifications, and regulatory requirements. 

Engineer (P2) 

• Take initiative to 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. 

Senior Engineer (P3) 

• Author and manage engineering control documents (e.g., Engineering Orders, Authorizations, Fleet Campaigns) to direct modifications, improvements, and line troubleshooting dispositions. 
• Provide strategic assessment and compliance direction for Service Bulletins, Service Letters, and Airworthiness Directives to ensure alignment with FAA/FAR requirements and operational objectives. 
• Utilize Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) technical documentation - Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC), Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), Component Maintenance Manual (CMM), Maintenance Programs - to support engineering decisions and maintenance solutions. 
• Analyze reliability data and recommend preventive maintenance and reliability improvements to enhance safety, reduce costs, and improve fleet performance. 
• Investigate technical issues, evaluate modification proposals, and recommend corrective actions while ensuring configuration compliance. 
• Review and approve PMA parts and manage part conformity, compliance, installation, and interchangeability/effectivity. 
• Develop, revise, and maintain engineering drawings while managing project tasks, schedules, and change requests within the engineering change management system. 
• Influence cross‑functional teams, prioritize work requests, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and stay current with technical developments affecting aircraft interiors. 

Engineer (P2) 

Required  

• 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.  

Preferred 

• Project management experience.  

Senior Engineer (P3) 

Required 

• Bachelor of Science with a focus in aerospace or mechanical engineering, or a related discipline degree or 2 years of addition training/experience in lieu of this degree. 
• 4 years in aerospace, mechanical engineering or related experience.  
• Hands-on experience in operations, manufacturing, or production support environments. 
• Experience of aircraft certification. 
• Expert 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). 
• Proficient understanding of ATA 25 and 38 systems. 
• 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. 
• Strong analytical and complex problem-solving ability, particularly in identifying fleet issues and trends.  
• Experience with Maintenance, Project & Change Management Systems. 
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).  
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCad.  

Preferred 

• Project management experience. 
• Aircraft Interiors Certification Experience.   

Required at all levels 

• Occasional travel is required (10-20%). 
• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• Minimum age of 18. 
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. 

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

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. Alaska/Hawaiian/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.

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
   

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

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. 

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, disability or protected veteran status. In addition, we have established an audit and reporting system to allow for effective measurement of its equal employment opportunity activities.   

To implement this policy, we will: 

(1) Recruit, hire, train and promote qualified persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and any other legally protected categories; 
(2) Ensure that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements; and 
(3) Ensure that all personnel actions and employment activities such as compensation, benefits, promotions, layoffs, return from layoff, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air sponsored programs, and tuition assistance will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories. 

Employees and applicants for employment will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion or discrimination because they have engaged or may engage in (1) filing a complaint, (2) opposing any act or practice made unlawful by, or exercising any other right protected by, any Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions of VEVRAA, or (3) assisting or participating in any investigation, compliance evaluation, hearing, or any other activity related to the administration of any Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions  of VEVRAA. 

Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations 
Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT – regulations, 49 CFR part 40) and 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.