Company Alaska Airlines
The Team
Guided by our purpose, core values, and leadership principles, we are creating an airline people love. Our corporate teams set the strategies and operational plans to ensure the success of our company. Whether we use our expertise in accounting, human resources, finance, planning, legal, marketing, or any of our operational divisions, our shared passion for travel and our guests is what motivates us to achieve excellence each day. If you share our passion for creating an airline people love, we want to hear from you.
Role Summary
The Aircraft Acquisition Representative (AAR) is a subject matter expert in vendor oversight. As an induvial contributor, this role exercises considerable judgment and is responsible for providing technical expertise and oversight as the main liaison between Alaska Airlines, manufacturers, leasing companies, and other airlines to ensure the quality of new airplanes.
Key Duties
Acts as a subject matter expert in vendor oversight and provides liaison between Alaska Airlines and the manufacturer of new aircraft and related equipment during production and delivery, analyzing technical proposals and performing other administrative assignments as required.
Facilitates the coordination of Buyer Furnished Equipment (BFE) to meet the schedules of the aircraft manufacturer. Accomplish review and acceptance of BFE as received by aircraft manufacturer.
With minimal direction from leadership, establishes and maintains remote Alaska Airlines’ offices in support of new aircraft reviews (surveillance), oversight, and delivery (Factory and Boeing Delivery Centers).
Accomplish factory customer review Installation Plans (IP’s) on the ground and in-flight, including updates or corrections to the Customer Review package. Assure proper corrective actions taken on noted defects found on customer acceptance inspections, defect buy-backs, and delivery activities (including Customer Walk and Customer Flight) prior to final delivery.
Participates in technical acceptance meeting, fully granting acceptance of the aircraft into Alaska Airlines’ fleet.
Analyzes Boeing Customer Notification System (CNS) data and trends and partners with Boeing on process improvements. Responsible for maintaining Non-Conformance Records(NCR) disposition in the system in a timely manner.
Track and trend NCR findings with timely feedback to Alaska Airlines quality and reliability departments. Facilitate corrective action(s) with the manufacturer. Partner with Alaska Engineering for disposition of MRB log findings.
Provide oversight of third-party company used to augment Alaska Airlines surveillance requirements. Develop a “scorecard” that tracks vendor’s performance with periodic feedback for corrective actions.
Review aircraft post-delivery 30/60/90-day performance data. Adjust inspection criteria as needed.
Maintain compliance with SMS and Alaska Airlines safety policies and procedures as well as Federal Regulations by reporting any safety or potential hazard.
Manage and process change proposals initiated by the manufacturer ensuring compliance with configuration and budget.
Attend and participate in meetings led by manufacturers and leasing companies staying abreast on issues and schedules.
Collaborates with supplier partners with resolution of issues.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager.
Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills
Required
4 years of experience of aircraft heavy maintenance, inspection, or maintenance control.
Bachelor’s degree or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
Airframe and Powerplant license.
A strong focus on safety and compliance.
Knowledge of FAA regulations and oversight functions.
Excellent communication skills: verbal (both informal working teams and formal executive presentations), and in clear, concisely written documents.
Detail-oriented and highly organized, with ability to multi-task and work independently with self-directed decision-making confidence and limited guidance in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to analyze data for trends with feedback to manufacturer, Alaska Airlines Quality Assurance Team, and Reliability teams.
Travel approximately 10-50 of the time.
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 kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.
Salary Range
$110,900 - $166,300 / 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/Horizon employees. Alaska/Horizon is committed to fair, unbiased compensation along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate.
Total Rewards
Alaska 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 & 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/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.
FLSA Status Exempt
Employment Type Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
Requisition Type Management
Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on 3/11/2024
Location Seattle
Equal Employment Opportunity We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees and do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information (including family medical history), political views or activity, or other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We may use your information to maintain the safety and security of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, its employees, and others as required or permitted by law. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Job Locations USA-WA-Seattle
Requisition ID 2024-11992
Category Corporate & Operations
Workplace Type Onsite
