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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

Free stand-by travel privileges
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 subsidiary of the Alaska Air Group, operating primarily in the Pacific Northwest and western United States. Known for its commitment to safety, reliability, and excellent customer service, Horizon Air serves as a vital connector for smaller communities, delivering dependable regional air travel. The airline has built a solid reputation through its consistent adherence to stringent Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) standards and its proactive approach to maintenance and engineering excellence. Horizon Air’s Maintenance and Engineering (M&E) team has notably earned the FAA’s prestigious Diamond Award for nearly two decades, a distinction that no other... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 7 years of experience with powerplant or propulsion system engineering
  • 4 years of leadership experience with at least 2 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
  • excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • demonstrated ability to present information and communicate effectively
  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • minimum age of 18
  • must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Job Qualifications

  • 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
  • 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 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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