Associate Reliability Engineer Jobs in Hawaii (NOW HIRING)

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.  

The work schedule is Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm HST. Due to operational needs the schedule is subject to change.

The Engineer - Powerplant (AOG) provides world-class customer service while keeping safety and compliance the top priorities. This individual contributor position is a primary powerplant engineer in support of any current / imminent aircraft on the ground or potential operational impact avoidance activities for Alaska Airlines (AS). 

Associate (P1) 

• Contributes to the application and management of the Alaska ETOPS and APU on-demand programs.  
• Contributes to the application and management of the Engine Condition Monitoring Program.  
• Assists Maintenance and Technical Services teams with troubleshooting for resolution to systemic/chronic powerplant issues, minimizing aircraft downtime for unscheduled maintenance. 
• Reviews all Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) recommendations - Service Bulletins (SBs), Service Letters (SLs), etc.- applicable to the fleet. 
• Under direction of the Manager or Fleet Powerplant Engineer, authors engineering control (EC) documents (engineering orders and authorizations, fleet campaigns, etc.) to direct the incorporation of modifications, improvements, and disposition of line troubleshooting and shop requests. 
• Learns to collaborate with the Fleet Powerplant Engineers and cross-divisional teams (e.g., records, planning, line maintenance, engine build-up shop, QC, flight operations, technical publications, etc.), ensuring efficient implementation of released EC documents. 
• Seeks to understand all available information (e.g., AS operational data, OEM engineering data, other operators shared information, etc.) to continually improve the safe and efficient operation of the installed Powerplant(s). 
• Develop AS-specific engineering data for inclusion into the ICAs (manuals) for configuration control and required maintenance actions with supervision. 
• Contributes to the reliability program. Learns powerplant and fleet initiatives and works closely with powerplant fleet engineers to support reliability initiatives.  

Engineer (P2) 

• Works independently within the team to manage the Alaska ETOPS and APU on-demand programs. 
• Works Independently within the team to manage of the Engine Condition Monitoring Program. 
• Takes the initiative to propose Maintenance and Technical Services teams with troubleshooting resolutions to systemic/chronic powerplant issues, minimizing aircraft downtime for unscheduled maintenance with limited supervision. 
• Review and evaluate all applicable Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) guidance—including Service Bulletins (SBs), Service Letters (SLs), and related documentation—for fleet impact and compliance requirements. 
• With limited direction from the Manager or Fleet Powerplant Engineer, authors Engineering Control (EC) documents (engineering orders and authorizations, fleet campaigns, etc.) to direct the incorporation of modifications, improvements, and disposition of line troubleshooting and shop requests with limited supervision. 
• Partners with the Fleet Powerplant Engineers to lead the cross-divisional teams (e.g., records, planning, line maintenance, engine build-up shop, QC, flight operations, technical publications, etc.), ensuring efficient implementation of released EC documents. 
• Utilizes all available information (e.g., AS operational data, OEM engineering data, other operators shared information, etc.) to continually improve the safe and efficient operation of the installed Powerplant(s). 
• Develop AS-specific engineering data for inclusion into the ICAs (manuals) for configuration control and required maintenance actions with limited supervision. 
• Contributes to the reliability program. Learns powerplant and fleet initiatives and work closely with powerplant fleet engineers to support reliability initiatives. 

Senior Engineer (P3) 

• Serve as a subject matter expert supporting Maintenance and Technical Services by providing troubleshooting solutions for systemic or chronic powerplant issues, minimizing unscheduled maintenance downtime with minimal supervision. 
• Independently manage the Alaska ETOPS and APU ondemand programs, ensuring compliant, efficient, and uninterrupted execution. 
• Contribute to the Engine Condition Monitoring (ECM) Program by exercising independent judgment, analyzing trends, and making technical recommendations to improve fleet performance and reliability. 
• Leads analysis of all applicable Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) guidance—including Service Bulletins (SBs), Service Letters (SLs), and related documentation—for fleet impact and compliance requirements. 
• Author Engineering Control (EC) documents—such as engineering orders, fleet campaigns, and authorizations—with minimal direction, supporting modifications, improvements, and the disposition of line and shop troubleshooting requests. 
• Lead and collaborate with crossfunctional teams—including records, planning, line maintenance, engine buildup shop, quality control, flight operations, and technical publications—to ensure timely and effective implementation of released EC documents. 
• Author Alaskaspecific engineering data for inclusion in Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICAs), maintaining configuration control and defining required maintenance actions with minimal supervision. 
• Actively support fleet safety and reliability initiatives by leveraging operational data, OEM engineering resources, and industry best practices. 

Associate  

• Bachelor’s degree with a focus in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering, or an additional 2 years of experience in aircraft maintenance, technical training including an A&P license, and/or aviation management in lieu of this degree. 

Intermediate 

• 2 years of Powerplant engineering experience, or related area (e.g., airline, OEM, and/or shop).  
• Bachelor’s degree with a focus in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering, or an additional 2 years of experience in aircraft maintenance, technical training including an A&P license, and/or aviation management in lieu of this degree. 

Senior Engineer

• 4 years of Powerplant Engineering experience, or related area (e.g. airlines, OEM, and/or engine shop). 
• Bachelor’s degree with a focus in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering; or an additional 2 years of relevant experience in aircraft engine maintenance or technical training such as an A&P license or aviation management in lieu of this degree.  
• Advanced knowledge of Powerplant Systems.  

Required at all levels 

• Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, off hours and rotating shifts. 
• Must be willing to infrequently travel to support AOG aircraft and technicians.  
• Understanding of Gas Turbine fundamental operating principles (aero, thermal, mechanical, etc.). 
• Knowledge of APUs and Powerplant Systems. 
• Excellent communication (e.g., verbal, written, and listening), presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to produce clear and concise documentation. 
• Detailed oriented and highly organized in a fast-paced environment. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). 
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.  
• Minimum age of 18. 
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. 

Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance.

Associate: $70,150 - $98,200

Engineer: $84,600 - $126,900

Senior Engineer: $107,000 - $160,500

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.

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
• 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.

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 the SIDA Badge Requirements document 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. 

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.