Job Information
Alaska Airlines Engineering Manager - Projects in SeaTac, Washington
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 Manager Project Engineering is responsible for driving the execution and successful delivery of large scale and complex projects at Alaska Airlines. As a people leader, this role leads and establishes the day-to-day and strategic priorities of the Project Engineering team, and is responsible for the planning and implementation of major aircraft projects and initiatives, in accordance with established regulations, standards and best practices.
Key Duties
Leads the project engineering team and establishes the priorities for the implementation and execution of new and ongoing Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) projects, aircraft linefit projects, and aircraft retrofit projects. Directly supervising projects that affect multiple organizations, departments and/or entire company AAG.
Ensures a Continued Airworthiness Maintenance (CAM) program is in place on each FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) project by prompt evaluation of manufacturer information, internal processes and Federal Air Regulations.
Develop and maintain the creation of project metrics and establish a method of tracking.
Attends industry meetings and represents company at meetings as required.
Participates in design reviews with OEM and vendors as required and serves as a business partner with manufacturers and vendors, as well as other departments within the Company.
Manages the engineering support at prototype and on-going installations at MRO.
Reviews and approves Engineering Control (EC) and Task Cards (TC).
Assists in creating and developing Request for Proposals (RFP) and then in turn evaluating those vendor proposals.
Ensures projects are following Federal Aviation Regulations and Engineering process and procedures and stays informed of changes and requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations.
Maintains current knowledge of changes and strategies in the Air Transportation and Aerospace fields.
Develop people through effective performance management and ongoing feedback, focusing on delegation for stretch assignments, growing and developing the team for capacity and growth, looking at performance across the team, and time management.
Drive effective practices to build a culture of belonging.
Shape culture of team through action, presence, and reinforcement of behaviors.
Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills
Required
5 years of aircraft engineering project management experience with Commercial Aerospace or 121 operations, and experience in STC activities.
2 years of leadership experience.
Bachelor's degree, with a focus in electrical, mechanical, or aerospace engineering, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
Knowledge of FAA regulations and oversight functions (for both aircraft and engine operating airworthiness certificates).
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) and proven success driving measurable results to enhance both customer and employee satisfaction.
Hands on project management experience, including all elements of scope, schedule, budget, risk evaluation, issue resolution, quality, integration, staffing, and communications.
Ability to manage multiple large projects simultaneously.
Travels up to 20%, as necessary.
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Minimum age of 18.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Preferred
Understanding of the FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) process.
Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement training and certifications.
Engineering management or team leadership experience.
Job-Specific Leadership Expectations
Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance.
Salary Range
$149,600- $224,400 / 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/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.
Total Rewards
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
Quarterly and 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.
Airport SIDA Badge Requirements
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 theSIDA Badge Requirementsdocument 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.
Regulatory Information
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.
Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on
3/19/2026
FLSA Status Exempt
Employment Type Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
Location Seattle - Hangar
L: #LI-B
Job Locations USA-WA-SeaTac
Requisition ID 2026-18379
Category Corporate & Operations