Hawaiian Airlines | First Officer

First Officer Opportunity with Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines

Overview

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines seek dedicated pilots who embody the company's core values: owning safety, delivering performance, doing the right thing, and being caring and kind. These principles guide every pilot's professional conduct and interactions with guests and colleagues.

Role Summary

The First Officer is paramount in ensuring the safety of every journey and fostering a positive guest experience. This union-represented position demands a consistently high level of professionalism and a commitment to operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Second in Command for the transportation of passengers, mail, and freight for commercial purposes.
• Adhere strictly to Federal Aviation Regulations, Company Flight Procedures, and Company Policies on all scheduled flights to guarantee flight safety.
• Maintain a professional business demeanor and conduct at all times.
• Operate company aircraft in accordance with established Qualification Standards, Flight Manual procedures, and all applicable policies.
• Communicate effectively with all required agencies and personnel, adhering to Company Communication Practices.
• Possess knowledge commensurate with an Airline Transport Pilot certificate holder, including a thorough understanding of applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM).

Qualifications and Experience

Alaska Seniority List 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 (combining airplane and powered lift).
• Possess a current passport with unrestricted access to and from the United States, with at least six months of validity remaining at the time of employment. Non-U.S. passport holders must also provide appropriate travel documentation.
• Ability to travel immediately and repeatedly to domestic and international destinations served by Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.
• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument-Airplane rating.
• Meet all aeronautical experience requirements for an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with an Airplane category rating, as specified in 14 CFR §61.159.
• Current ATP written exam completion.
• Proficiency in written and verbal English communication.
• A valid Driver’s License issued by a U.S. state or U.S. territory.
• Willingness to accept domicile assignments 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.
• Authorized 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 Pilot-in-Command (PIC) time.
• Experience in turbojet/turboprop aircraft within a complex flying environment.

Hawaiian Airlines Seniority List 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 (combining airplane and powered lift).
• Possess a current passport with unrestricted access to and from the United States, with at least six months of validity remaining at the time of employment. Non-U.S. passport holders must also provide appropriate travel documentation.
• Ability to travel immediately and repeatedly to domestic and international destinations served by Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.
• FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certified, Airplane Multiengine Land with English proficiency endorsement.
• Proficiency in written and verbal English communication.
• A valid Driver’s License issued by a U.S. state or U.S. territory.
• Willingness to accept domicile assignments 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.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.
• Experience in turbojet/turboprop aircraft within a complex flying environment.

Job-Specific Leadership Expectations

Successful candidates will embody the company's values by owning safety, doing the right thing, being caring and kind, and consistently delivering performance.

Compensation and Benefits

Alaska Seniority List Pay Details:

• First-year pay rate: $124.72 per hour (as 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 hour (as 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 pay and benefits are subject to variation based on company, location, regularly scheduled hours, length of employment, and employment status.

• Compensation is determined by the collective bargaining agreement.
• Enjoy free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air (flight processing fees may apply based on hiring company and airline booked).
• Access comprehensive well-being programs, including medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Benefit from a generous 401k contribution and matching program.
• Participate in quarterly and annual bonus plans.
• Receive generous holiday and paid time off.

For detailed information on Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon Total Rewards, please visit our careers site to review benefits.

Job Details

• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Employment Type: Regular
• Application Deadline: December 31, 2025, by 7:00 PM Pacific Time
• Primary Location: Seattle – Airport
• Job Locations: USA-WA-Seattle | USA-OR-Portland | USA-AK-Anchorage | USA-CA-San Francisco | USA-CA-Los Angeles | USA-KY-Hebron | USA-HI-Honolulu
• Requisition ID: 2025-15062
• Category: Pilots

Equal Employment Opportunity and Regulatory Information

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air are committed to equal employment opportunity and compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected category is strictly prohibited.

These airlines have established an EEO Compliance Program under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA). All employment decisions are based solely on valid job requirements, and all personnel actions are administered without regard to protected characteristics.

Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations: Applicants are advised that post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing will be conducted in accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR part 40). Testing screens for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP), and amphetamines or their metabolites. Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will disqualify an applicant for employment.