Job Opportunities

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‘āina and introducing our islands to the world!

Hawaiian Airlines – in partnership with the University of Hawai‘i Honolulu Community College’s Aeronautics Maintenance Technology program, U.S. Department of Labor/Veterans’ Employment & Training Service, and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) – has created the Aircraft Mechanic Apprenticeship Program (AMAP) to provide qualified individuals with valuable, supervised, on-the-job experience while working toward their A&P (Airframe & Powerplant) license.

AMAP provides valuable on-the-job training, acclimation, and career opportunities at Hawaiian Airlines to individuals who are enrolled in an accredited A&P school, as well as former military personnel who are in the process of obtaining their A&P license.

Upon successful completion of the program and obtaining an A&P license, apprentices will be employed by Hawaiian Airlines as full-time aircraft mechanics.

• Responsible for Base maintenance work under the supervision of a lead mechanic
• Responsible for accomplishing assigned maintenance, preventative maintenance, and repair work on Hawaiian Airlines aircraft
• Perform hands-on tasks using tools or test equipment while under the oversight of the assigned lead mechanic
• Ensures all safety and accident prevention measures are adhered to and corrective action taken as warranted
• Must sign for any work performed that is legally allowed per the Federal Aviation Regulation

• Travel to/from the interviews, as well as any subsequent relocation expenses, are the responsibility of the candidate. 

Required

• Must be in an FAA A&P accredited school program for a minimum of six months, with a 2.0 GPA, and have the ability to obtain A&P license within 18 months; or have 30 months of on-the-job experience concurrently performing airframe & powerplant duties, must have an FAA-issued authorization slip (FAA Form 8610-2 or certificate of eligibility) to take the written A&P tests, and ability to obtain A&P license within 6 months.
• Must be able to work the following shifts: Fri-Tue: 1500 – 1900 OR Fri-Tue: 1930 – 2330. Shifts may change based on business needs.
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve technical issues.
• Must be able to lift 25lbs. frequently and up to 70lbs. as needed.
• 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.
• Must personally acquire all tools from the Hawaiian Airlines required tool list (list provided while in the program).
• 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.

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

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.