First Officer - Alaska Airlines & Hawaiian Airlines

Job Overview

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are seeking dedicated and professional First Officers to join their esteemed flight crews. Pilots are expected to embody the company's core values, prioritizing safety, delivering exceptional performance, and demonstrating integrity, kindness, and care in all interactions with guests and colleagues.

Role Summary

The First Officer serves as the Second in Command, responsible for ensuring the utmost safety of all flights and providing a positive guest experience while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism. This is a union-represented position.

Key Responsibilities

Perform duties as Second in Command in the transport of passengers, mail, and freight for commercial purposes.
Adhere strictly to Federal Aviation Regulations, Company Flight Procedures, and Company Policies to ensure flight safety on all scheduled flights and routes.
Conduct all business activities with a consistently professional demeanor.
Operate Company aircraft in accordance with established Qualification Standards, Flight Manual operating procedures, and all applicable policies.
Communicate effectively with all required agencies and personnel, strictly following Company Communication Practices.
Possess knowledge commensurate with the holder of an Airline Transport Pilot certificate and demonstrate a thorough understanding of all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM).

Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills

Alaska Airlines Seniority List Requirements

Required:
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 access into and out of the United States, with at least six months of validity remaining at the time of employment. Employees with non-U.S. passports must also possess 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.
Fulfillment of 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.
A valid Driver’s License issued by a U.S. state or U.S. territory.
Willingness to accept a domicile in Seattle, WA; Los Angeles, CA; Anchorage, AK; Portland, OR; or San Francisco, CA.
Demonstrated excellent judgment, leadership skills, commandability, and maturity.
Professional demeanor and appearance.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in decision-making.
Capacity to maintain composure under pressure.
Minimum age of 23 years.
Authorization to work in the U.S.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred:
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 Pilot in Command (PIC) time.
Turbojet/turboprop experience in a complex flying environment.

Hawaiian Airlines Seniority List Requirements

Required:
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 access into and out of the United States, with at least six months of validity remaining at the time of employment. Employees with non-U.S. passports must also possess appropriate travel documentation.
Ability to travel immediately and repeatedly to any domestic or international location served by Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.
FAA ATP certified, Airplane Multiengine Land with English proficient endorsement required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
A valid Driver’s License issued by a U.S. state or U.S. territory.
Willingness to accept a domicile in Seattle, WA; Honolulu, HI; or Cincinnati, OH.
Demonstrated excellent judgment, leadership skills, commandability, and maturity.
Professional demeanor and appearance.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in decision-making.
Capacity to maintain composure under pressure.
Minimum age of 23 years.
Authorization to work in the U.S.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred:
Four-year degree from an accredited university.
500 hours of multi-engine airplane time.
Minimum of 50 hours of flight time within the last 12 months.
500 hours of turbine Pilot in Command (PIC) time.
Turbojet/turboprop experience in a complex flying environment.

Job-Specific Leadership Expectations

Candidates are expected to embody the company values of owning safety, doing the right thing, being caring and kind, and delivering performance in all aspects of their role.

Salary Details

Alaska Airlines Seniority List Pay Details:

First-year pay rate: $124.72 (per contract)
Monthly pay guarantee: 70 hours
Reserve pay guarantee: 75 hours (long call); 84 hours (short call)

Hawaiian Airlines Seniority List Pay Details:

First-year pay rate: $87.00 (per contract)
Monthly pay guarantee: 75 hours
Reserve pay guarantee: 75 hours (long call); 75 hours (short call)

Total Rewards

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air offer competitive compensation and benefits that may vary based on company, location, scheduled hours, employment duration, and status. This role is compensated per the collective bargaining agreement.

Complimentary stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air (flight processing fees may apply based on the company hired into and airline booked).
Comprehensive well-being programs, including medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Generous 401k contribution and matching program.
Quarterly and annual bonus plans.
Generous holiday and paid time off.

For comprehensive details on Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon Total Rewards, please visit our careers site.

Application Details

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employment Type: Regular

Application Deadline: December 31, 2025, by 7:00 PM Pacific Time

Primary Location: Seattle – Airport

Requisition ID: 2025-15062

Category: Pilots

Regulatory Information & Equal Employment Opportunity

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. The companies strictly adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment, ensuring equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and benefits of employment. Discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories are strictly prohibited.

An EEO Compliance Program is established under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA). All applicants and employees are treated equitably, without regard to protected characteristics. The companies maintain an audit and reporting system to effectively measure equal employment opportunity activities.

Key EEO Commitments Include:

Recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified individuals in all job titles without regard to protected characteristics.
Ensuring employment decisions are based solely on valid job requirements.
Administering all personnel actions and employment activities, including compensation, benefits, promotions, and training, without regard to protected characteristics.

Employees and applicants are protected from harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination for engaging in protected activities, such as filing complaints, opposing unlawful practices, or participating in investigations related to equal opportunity laws.

Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations

As regulated entities under the Department of Transportation (DOT - 49 CFR part 40), Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air require all applicants to undergo post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing. This testing will assess for the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP), and amphetamines or their metabolites. Failure to submit to testing or a positive indication of drug use will result in ineligibility for employment and the withdrawal of any employment offer.

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