Alaska Airlines | First Officer

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines seeks experienced First Officers to join their flight operations team. This role involves ensuring the safety and positive experience of guests while upholding a high standard of professionalism. As a union-represented position, the First Officer will serve as Second in Command, operating company aircraft in accordance with all federal regulations, company procedures, and flight manual policies. This opportunity is ideal for pilots dedicated to safety, performance, and embodying caring and kind values, with career growth prospects within the organization.

About the Role

The First Officer is responsible for assisting the Captain in the safe and efficient transport of passengers, mail, and freight. Key duties include:

• Serving as Second in Command for commercial flights.
• Adhering to Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), company flight procedures, and policies.
• Conducting all business operations with professionalism.
• Operating company aircraft according to qualification standards and flight manual procedures.
• Maintaining effective communication with relevant agencies and personnel.
• Demonstrating knowledge commensurate with an Airline Transport Pilot certificate, including applicable FARs and the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM).

Requirements

Candidates applying for the Alaska Seniority List must meet the following requirements:

• Minimum of 1,500 hours of total documented flight time.
• A 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. access and at least six months of validity remaining at the time of employment.
• Ability to travel immediately and repeatedly to domestic and international locations served by Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.
• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument-Airplane rating.
• All aeronautical experience requirements for an ATP in the Airplane category as set forth in 14 CFR §61.159.
• Current ATP written exam passed.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Comfort with a domicile in Seattle, WA; Los Angeles, CA; Anchorage, AK; Portland, OR; or San Francisco, CA.
• Excellent judgment, leadership skills, demonstrated commandability, and maturity.
• Professional demeanor and appearance.
• Ability to use sound judgment in decision-making.
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure.
• Minimum 23 years of age.
• Authorization to work in the U.S.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Candidates applying for the Hawaiian Seniority List must meet the following requirements:

• Minimum of 1,500 hours of total documented flight time.
• A 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. access and at least six months of validity remaining at the time of employment.
• Ability to travel immediately and repeatedly to domestic and international locations served by Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.
• FAA ATP certified, Airplane Multiengine Land with English proficiency endorsement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Comfort with a domicile in Seattle, WA; Honolulu, HI; or Cincinnati, OH.
• Excellent judgment, leadership skills, demonstrated commandability, and maturity.
• Professional demeanor and appearance.
• Ability to use sound judgment in decision-making.
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure.
• Minimum 23 years of age.
• Authorization to work in the U.S.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

The following qualifications are preferred for candidates:

• Four-year degree from an accredited university.
• An 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.