Company Alaska Airlines
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
AOG Engineer provides world class technical assistance in support of out of service and in-service aircraft issues while keeping safety and compliance as the top priorities.
Key Duties
In the Associate Level:
Provide technical assistance to Maintenance, Maintenance Control, Technical Services for resolution of out of service or pending out of service issues with supervision.
Author Engineering Authorizations (EAs) to provide maintenance with repair and troubleshooting instructions.
Under the direction of the Manager Engineering, navigates through complex OEM drawing system and manuals and in turn communicate the information to Maintenance, Maintenance Control, and Technical Services.
Learn to answer technical questions and respond to technical concerns from Maintenance, Maintenance Control, Technical Services, Fleet Engineering, and Senior Management.
Proactive in approach, looking for areas of concern, actively making recommendations for fast, safe, and compliant solutions.
In the Intermediate Level:
Provide technical assistance to Maintenance, Maintenance Control, Technical Services for resolution of out of service or pending out of service issues with limited supervision.
Author Engineering Authorizations (EAs) to provide maintenance with repair and troubleshooting instructions.
Navigate through complex OEM drawing system and manuals and in turn communicate the information to Maintenance, Maintenance Control, and Technical Services.
Proficient in answering technical questions and responding to technical concerns from Maintenance, Maintenance Control, Technical Services, Fleet Engineering, and Senior Management.
Proactive in approach, looking for areas of concern, actively making recommendations for fast, safe, and compliant solutions.
Recognized leader in compliance, and a strong advocate of team safety and security.
Provide oversight of technical and compliance support for maintenance.
Effective in working with all departments, having positioned oneself as the ‘go-to’ expert for area of responsibility.
Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills
Associate Level
Bachelor’s degree with a focus in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering, or two years’ experience in aircraft maintenance, technical training including an A&P license, and/or aviation management will be considered.
Limited understanding of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and Airworthiness Directives.
Intermediate Level
Minimum 2 years of experience in aviation industry (e.g., airline, OEM, and/or MRO) supporting the operation, or related area.
Bachelor’s degree with a focus in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering, or 2+ years’ experience in aircraft maintenance, technical training including an A&P license, and/or aviation management will be considered.
Full understanding of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and Airworthiness Directives.
Required at all levels
Ability to communicate technical details clearly and setting direction.
Ability to be caring and considerate of others.
Ability to work various shifts.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum age of 18.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Job-Specific Leadership Expectations
Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance.
Salary Range
$77,150 --$139,600 / year
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/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.
Total Rewards
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
Quarterly and 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.
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 theSIDA Badge Requirementsdocument 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.
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, 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.
Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on
4/3/2026
FLSA Status Non-Exempt/Exempt
Employment Type Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
Location Seattle - Hangar
L: LI-B
Job Locations USA-WA-SeaTac
Requisition ID 2026-18477
Category Corporate & Operations
