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Horizon Air

Director of Propulsion Engineering

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $147,200.00 - $298,396.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Select number of confirmed travel credits provided annually
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

Job Description

Horizon Air is a prominent regional airline known for its commitment to safety, operational excellence, and reliable service in the aviation industry. As a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, Horizon Air has a distinguished reputation for being the recipient of the FAA's prestigious Diamond Award for nearly 20 consecutive years, highlighting its unwavering dedication to maintenance and engineering excellence. The company thrives on a robust safety culture and a 'Ready, SAFE, Go;' mindset that permeates every aspect of its operations, from parts warehouses to maintenance hangars. This mindset ensures that the safety and well-being of both guests and coworkers remain... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 7 years of experience with powerplant or propulsion system engineering
  • 4 years of leadership experience, with at least 2 of those years directly leading people
  • A Bachelor of Arts or Science degree, or an additional 2 years of training/experience in lieu of this degree
  • Minimum 2 years of experience with contracts and contract development
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to create collaborative relationships that drive outcomes in the best interest of the company with others in the organization and key external business partners
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, influencing and motivational skills
  • Demonstrated ability to present information and effectively communicate in front of varying audiences
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum age of 18
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Arts or Science degree or additional 2 years of training/experience in lieu of degree
  • Minimum 7 years of experience with powerplant or propulsion system engineering
  • At least 4 years of leadership experience, with 2 years directly leading people
  • Minimum 2 years of experience with contracts and contract development
  • Strong interpersonal skills to create collaborative relationships
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, influencing and motivational skills
  • Demonstrated ability to present information and communicate effectively in front of varying audiences
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Job Duties

  • Establish strategic goals and direction for a team of engineers and cross-divisionally with Strategic Sourcing, Flight Operations, and Material
  • Set the Propulsion team’s long-term strategy for systems and components
  • Make decisions for Material, Strategic Sourcing, and Engineering departments related to contracts, repair specifications, repair sourcing, vendor management, and vendor sourcing
  • Develop people through effective performance management and ongoing feedback, focusing on fostering strategic and systems thinking across team and department
  • Shape the culture of the team through action, presence, and reinforcement of behaviors
  • Responsible and accountable for budget forecasting based on unscheduled and scheduled removals planning
  • Develop a risk-based approach to forecasting fleet performance
  • Accountable to the Maintenance and Engineering teams, up to and including the Vice President Maintenance & Engineering, for executable instructions for continuing airworthiness
  • Monitor repairs, repairs contracts, technical execution of such contracts, and the budget development for such contracts
  • Responsible for the Propulsion Management Internal Procedure Manual and related propulsion system programs, and the propulsion systems maintenance program
  • Develop and maintain all Propulsion-related build specifications

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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