Aircraft Mechanic - OAK - $10k Sign-On Bonus

Company: Hawaiian Airlines
Location: Oakland
Posted on: March 2, 2026

Job Description:

Company: Hawaiian Airlines The Team : At Hawaiian Airlines, we are all about welcoming our guests with Hawaiian hospitality and aloha, and taking care of our people, our home, and the communities we serve. Join our ‘ohana and be a part of an exciting team of professionals dedicated to serving our kama‘?ina and introducing our islands to the world! Role Summary : The Aircraft Mechanic role is responsible for repair and maintenance of aircraft for the Maintenance & Engineering division of Hawaiian Airlines. As a member of the Hawaiian Airlines ‘ohana, this individual contributor role performs all functions in the repair and maintenance of aircraft, which includes dismantling, repairing, assembly, and erection of machinery and mechanical devices. This is a union represented position. Key Duties : - Responsible for accomplishing assigned maintenance, preventive maintenance and repair work on Hawaiian Airlines aircraft(s). - Checks, dismantles, overhauls, repairs, fabricates, and welds all parts of aircraft, including engines, radio equipment, instruments, electrical systems, heating systems and hydraulic systems. - Performs machine tool work in connection with the above mechanic maintenance work. - Dismantles, repairs, fabricates, welds, alters, and maintains all machinery and mechanical devices, including automotive equipment, ramp equipment, buildings, hanger, and fuel storage or dispensing equipment. - Shall be required to return an aircraft to service after maintenance had been performed as allowed by the GMM and the privileges of the airframe and powerplant license. - Shall be required to sign work records in connection with work performed. - Inspects parts, sub-assemblies and completed assemblies only to the extent necessary to determine, accomplish and approve own work. - Will be required to but not limited to be working on check aircraft. Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills : Required - Must have FAA Airframe and Powerplant License. - Must be able to become qualified to perform engine run and taxi on the A321 and A330 aircrafts. - Must be able to become qualified on the A321, A330, 717 and 787 aircrafts. - Must have own tools. - Must be able to lift 25lbs. frequently and up to 70lbs. as needed. - Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve technical issues. - Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, reach and grasp. - Must have a valid unexpired driver’s license issued by a US state, a US territory or the District of Columbia. - Flexible to work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. - Ability to obtain airport security clearance. - Ability to communicate in English. - High school diploma or equivalent. - Minimum age of 18. - Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Preferred - Previous aircraft mechanic experience. Job-Specific Leadership Expectations : Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable. Starting Rate: USD $36.92/Hr. Pay Details: Sign-On Bonus available to external candidates only: - $10,000 paid out after 30 days 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 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. 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. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Employment Type: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Requisition Type: Frontline Location : Description: Oakland Featured Job: 1 A:: Y - T2 L:: LI-B

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