They really don't want to pay much at all. $19.79 with an A&P and working graveyard shift.
On top of the low pay your going yo have to fork over $$$ to a union. I call that a load of crap.


Aircraft TechnicianAlaska Airlines 283 reviews - Seattle, WA 98194 (Downtown area)
$16.74 an hour - Full-time, Temporary
Your resume is a match.## PAY

The position pays per union agreement.
The starting wage is $16.74 per hour plus any applicable shift differential ($.20 swing or $.75 graveyard shift).

You will also receive:
$2.00 (total) per hour for your Airframe and Powerplant licenses.
$3.00 per hour location premium.

## HORIZON AIR STORY

Horizon Air: behind the name are men and women with a "can-do" spirit and a passion for excellence. Launched in 1981, as the regional carrier for Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air provides service to cities and communities throughout California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Alberta and British Columbia (Canada). As a partner to Alaska Airlines, we turn regional travel into a different kind of commute, impromptu visits, weekend getaways, and stopovers along global journeys - and we do so dependably, efficiently, enjoyably. In this way, we're not just an airline; we're the route to more people, places, and experiences. A catalyst for larger communities, more closely connected. Horizon Air is a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK).
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## POSITION INFORMATION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work on aircraft, components, or related parts of aircraft
• Perform work outlined on applicable work forms in accordance with GPM procedures, manufacturer's manuals, and FAA requirements to assure that all work is accomplished in a safe and airworthy manner
• Sign for accomplishment of work on applicable work forms and records
• Review forms and records to ensure entries are made in accordance with Horizon Air's GPM procedures
• Keep work area in a clean, safe and orderly manner
• Attend recurrent training as required
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum age of 18 required
• Authorization to work in the U.S. required
• Valid driver's license and good driving record required
• A&P; Certification required
• Own compliment of tools required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid passport allowing unrestricted travel

to and from the U.S. at the time you apply required

• Ability to lift 75 pounds onto a 36'' shelf required
• Excellent reliability and work habits required
• Regular and predictable attendance required
• Avionics and sheet metal experience preferred
• Prior Part 121 maintenance experience preferred

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## THE LOCATION

You may be required to report to Seattle WA (Seatac) or Everett, WA (Paine Field)

## OUR CULTURE - HORIZON AIR

For eligible employees, our company offers a competitive total rewards package that includes insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision care), a 401(k) retirement savings plan, monthly and annual incentive bonus plans, time off and a generous employee travel program (with flight privileges on Alaska Airlines as well).

Key to Horizon Air's success is its distinctive culture, where partnership thrives and co-workers go out of their way to help each other. Our values reflect who we are at work and in our communities: Own Safety, Do the Right Thing, Be Kind-Hearted, Deliver Performance, and Be Remarkable. Horizon Air also fosters a diverse and inclusive culture and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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## POSTING INFORMATION

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• Job ID: * 31712
• Location: * Seattle, WA
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Would you want to fly in an aircraft that is maintained by someone on that wage? You pay peanuts you get monkeys. Pay top of the band and you'll get loyal, reliable employees.

 

 

You're right, it is hard. You have to look at the long view and build up your reputation over time, not easy in a competitive environment.

 

FAA schooling for a full A&P takes a at least 18 mo for the schools that do the min needed.
I went to a school that was a full 24 months. But we also got a bunch of helicopter training.


But how ever you look at it the pay rate is poor after you cough up for the union it even worse.
Then there is trying to live on that amount in and around Seatac. What a joke.

And then you still have to pay for the schooling.

 

Is it supply and demand? Do you have too many aircraft mechanics?

 

The supply is about even with the demand. I Don't have any idea on why they pay so low
other than they are a small operation and that can give a new A&P the time needed to go
on to other places later.

 

They won't hold them for long then

 

Your quite right.
I was looking some Indeed . com ads and they had a bunch listed and one
was in Idaho that was over something around about $12 Hr over what Horizon
was offering and Idaho is a low cost of living state and the job was in one of
the less costly places to live there.

 

They won't hold them for long then

 

 

Got that right

 

Hate that crap....and they prey on the ones that are easiest....just plane sucks.

 

Rusty I want to stay on the Western part of the states while avoiding Comifornia.
Sadly the Bums escaping from that place are screwing over Oregon and Washington
with all the stupidity that they ruined California with and turned it into Comifornia.

 

Sean: thanks for the vid on the busting-the-scamsters, I enjoyed that a lot! Got Step Mom's accounts and credit all locked down with no funds lost -- they do have personal data and will likely call her forever... Ok, amusing story about part of the scam: She is on an 11 year old Apple -- we don't know squat about Apples so talked to BIL who has always had them and currently works in an Apple store. He said it is unlikely the scammers got to anything in her computer, but just to be safe, take it into her local store to have it checked out, which she did. Dropped it off and they said come back later to pick it up -- when she went back they couldn't find her Mac! They told her it might have gotten "shipped out" (my guess is accidentally sent to recycle) and they'd look for it. But I'm impressed with Apple as they have told her if they can't find hers, they'll replace it with a new one!

Commiefornia, or Kalifornia... We just got back from several weeks in Oregon - beautiful but some places smokey. Everyone we met up there (including us), whether from here, used to live here, or just reads the news -- all think the state is going to implode. We haven't decided where we will move to, but can't see staying unless things change, and that's doubtful....

Take care and save room in the NW for those of us that aren't CrazyFornians...
Scott