Director, Fleet Engineering
Company: Alaska Air Group, Inc.
Location: Portland
Posted on: January 12, 2026
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Job Description:
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 The Director Engineering sets
the long-term strategy and oversees financial performance for the
Engineering department at Horizon Air. As a people leader, this
role leads a team of managers and engineers to execute repairs,
alterations, configuration control, and fleet enhancements.
Successful leadership in this role requires an unwavering
commitment to safety and compliance, and the ability to work in a
fast-paced and dynamic environment. In addition, team building and
collaboration skills are required to work with internal customers
throughout the airline. Key Duties • Direct the Fleet and AOG
Engineering teams. Develop people through effective performance
management and ongoing feedback, focusing on fostering strategic
and systems thinking, development of talent, and succession
planning across teams and disciplines. • Lead the engineering team
in improving the mechanical reliability of the Horizon Air fleet,
through data-driven decision making and adjustment to the
maintenance program. • Shape the culture of the team through
action, presence, and reinforcement of positive behaviors. • Direct
and ensure safe, compliant, and reliable aircraft engineering
operations while maintaining competitive costs. • Maintain an
expert knowledge of regulations, company policies, and procedures.
• Partner with the Engineering Support functions to ensure
adherence to all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and
Company policies/procedures. • Ensure areas of responsibility meet
Company quality expectations through continuous review and
improvement, and active participation in the Continuous Analysis
and Surveillance (CAS) Program. • Foster an environment of
innovation and creativity in the development of solutions to
improve mechanical reliability. • Oversee the efforts to use data
mining and analysis techniques to identify opportunities for
improvements and develop strategic projects to realize those
improvements. • Review any product deficiencies with the supplier,
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or Vendor to ensure they
compensate or improve the product for the benefit of the Company. •
Ensure potential changes to the fleet are appropriately evaluated,
and the disposition is documented. • Monitor progress of accepted
changes through the implementation steps. • Represent the
Maintenance and Engineering Division in cross-divisional meetings
regarding equipment changes to the fleet. • Serve as a member of
the Reliability Review and Continuous Analysis and Surveillance
Program (CAS) Boards. • Oversee the structured evaluation of
manufacturer suggested engineering projects. • Own the
responsibility for the Engineering budget and look for
opportunities to increase efficiency and lower costs. • Represent
Horizon Air in industry meetings, conferences, working groups, and
suppliers to maintain contact with the industry, and keep abreast
of any product or system improvements. Job-Specific Experience,
Education & Skills Required • 7 years of engineering experience at
an airline operator, aerospace Original Equipment Manufacturer
(OEM), or equivalent engineering organization. • 4 years of
leadership experience with at least two of those years directly
leading people. • BS degree in Engineering or an additional two
years of training/experience in lieu of a degree. • Familiar with
FAA Regulatory requirements, documents, and compliance processes. •
Outstanding communication (e.g., verbal, written, and listening)
and presentation skills, with a demonstrated commitment to clear
and transparent communication. • Unwavering commitment to ensuring
safety and compliance. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). • Working
knowledge of fiscal control systems, staffing processes, safety and
security compliance. • Proven ability to motivate employees and
improve and enhance group dynamics as well as use tact in
communicating with others with the ability to constructively
resolve problems. • High school diploma or equivalent. •
Authorization to work in the U.S. • Minimum age of 18. Preferred •
Strong data analysis experience including statistical methods. •
Experience with the TRAX maintenance tracking software. • Advanced
Excel / MS Access analysis skills. Job-Specific Leadership
Expectations • Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing,
be caring and kind, and deliver performance. • Strong
cross-divisional team leader who drives excellence, develops,
mentors, coaches others and can create excitement around a
compelling vision in a collaborative, team-oriented fashion.
Keywords: Alaska Air Group, Inc., Gresham , Director, Fleet Engineering, Engineering , Portland, Oregon
