Alaska Airlines | First Officer

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines seek qualified First Officers to join their flight operations teams in various locations including Seattle, WA; Los Angeles, CA; Anchorage, AK; Portland, OR; San Francisco, CA; Honolulu, HI; Cincinnati, OH; and SeaTac. This union-represented role focuses on ensuring passenger safety and a positive travel experience while upholding the highest standards of professionalism.

About the Role

The First Officer serves as the Second in Command for the transport of passengers, mail, and freight. Responsibilities include adherence to all Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), Company Flight Procedures, and Policies to ensure flight safety. The role demands professional conduct, operation of company aircraft according to established standards, and effective communication with all necessary agencies and personnel. A comprehensive understanding of applicable FARs and the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) is essential.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1,500 hours of total documented flight time.
• Current First Class FAA Medical Certificate.
• Minimum of 500 hours of fixed-wing turbine time (airplane and powered lift combined).
• Possession of a current passport with unlimited U.S. entry/exit and at least six months of validity remaining.
• Ability to travel immediately and repeatedly to any domestic or international location served by Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.
• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument-Airplane rating.
• All aeronautical experience requirements for an ATP, Airplane category rating, as set forth in 14 CFR §61.159.
• Current ATP written exam.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Comfort with a domicile in Seattle, WA; Los Angeles, CA; Anchorage, AK; Portland, OR; San Francisco, CA (for Alaska Airlines); or Seattle, WA; Honolulu, HI; Cincinnati, OH (for Hawaiian Airlines).
• Excellent judgment, leadership skills, commandability, and maturity.
• Professional demeanor and appearance.
• Ability to use sound judgment in decision-making and maintain composure under pressure.
• Minimum 23 years of age.
• Authorization to work in the U.S.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four-year degree from an accredited university.
• FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate.
• 500 hours of multi-engine airplane time.
• Minimum of 50 hours of flight time within the last 12 months.
• 500 hours of turbine PIC time.
• Turbojet/turbo prop experience in a complex flying environment.