Alaska Airlines | First Officer

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines seek qualified First Officers to join their flight operations teams. This role is integral to ensuring safe and positive travel experiences for guests, upholding the company's core values. Based in various locations across the United States, this position offers significant career development opportunities within a union-represented environment.

About the Role

As a First Officer (FO), the incumbent will serve as Second in Command for the transport of passengers and cargo. Responsibilities include strict adherence to Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), company flight procedures, and policies to guarantee flight safety. The role demands professional conduct, effective communication with all relevant parties, and proficient operation of company aircraft in accordance with qualification standards and flight manual procedures. 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).
• Possess and/or obtain a current passport with unlimited access into and out of the United States, with at least six months of validity remaining at time of employment. Employees with non-U.S. passports will require appropriate travel documentation.
• 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.
• Minimum 23 years of age.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Comfortable with a domicile in Seattle, WA; Los Angeles, CA; Anchorage, AK; Portland, OR; San Francisco, CA; Honolulu, HI; Cincinnati, OH.
• Excellent judgment, leadership skills, demonstrated commandability, and maturity.
• Professional demeanor and appearance.
• Ability to use sound judgment in decision-making and maintain composure under pressure.

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.