First Officer, Pilot - Alaska Airlines / Hawaiian Airlines Job Description
About Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are renowned leaders in the aviation industry, dedicated to connecting people and cultures across diverse destinations. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of safety, operational excellence, and unparalleled guest service. Our combined network offers dynamic career opportunities for talented aviation professionals.
Our Values
As a pilot with Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, candidates are expected to embody our core values: Owning safety, Delivering performance, Doing the right thing, and Being caring and kind. These principles guide our interactions with guests and colleagues, fostering a culture of excellence and integrity throughout their careers.
Role Summary
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are seeking highly skilled and professional First Officers to join our esteemed flight crews. This critical, union-represented role is responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient conduct of flights and delivering an exceptional experience for all guests, while upholding the highest standards of professionalism and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Serves as Second in Command for the safe and efficient transport of passengers, mail, freight, and other commercial operations.
- Ensures strict compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), Company Flight Procedures, and Company Policies to maintain the highest level of flight safety.
- Conducts all business interactions with professionalism and a positive demeanor, representing the airlines with integrity.
- Operates Company aircraft in strict adherence to established Qualification Standards and all Flight Manual operating procedures and policies.
- Effectively communicates with all required agencies and personnel, maintaining Company Communication Practices.
- Possesses and applies comprehensive aeronautical knowledge commensurate with an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate holder, including thorough familiarity with all applicable FARs and the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM).
Qualifications and Requirements
Alaska Seniority List Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- 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).
- A current passport with unlimited access in and out of the United States, valid for at least six months from the employment start date. Non-U.S. passport holders 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.
- Satisfies all aeronautical experience requirements for an ATP, Airplane category rating, as stipulated in 14 CFR §61.159.
- Holds a current ATP written exam.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- A valid Driver’s License issued by a U.S. state or territory.
- Comfortable with potential domiciles in Seattle, WA; Los Angeles, CA; Anchorage, AK; Portland, OR; San Francisco, CA.
- Excellent judgment, leadership skills, demonstrated commandability, and maturity.
- Professional demeanor and appearance.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment in decision-making and maintain composure under pressure.
- Minimum age of 23 years.
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A 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.
- Experience with turbojet/turboprop aircraft in a complex flying environment.
Hawaiian Airlines Seniority List Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- 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).
- A current passport with unlimited access in and out of the United States, valid for at least six months from the employment start date. Non-U.S. passport holders 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 ATP certified, Airplane Multiengine Land with English proficient endorsement.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- A valid Driver’s License issued by a U.S. state or territory.
- Comfortable with potential domiciles in Seattle, WA; Honolulu, HI; Cincinnati, OH.
- Excellent judgment, leadership skills, demonstrated commandability, and maturity.
- Professional demeanor and appearance.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment in decision-making and maintain composure under pressure.
- Minimum age of 23 years.
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A 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 with turbojet/turboprop aircraft in a complex flying environment.
Leadership Expectations
Prospective candidates are expected to embody the core values of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines: owning safety, doing the right thing, being caring and kind, and consistently delivering outstanding performance.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Details:
Alaska Seniority List Pay:
- 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 Seniority List Pay:
- 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 Package:
Note: Pay and benefits may vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Benefits include:
- Competitive compensation per collective bargaining agreement.
- Generous free stand-by travel privileges across Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air networks (flight processing fees may apply depending on the hiring company and airline booked).
- Robust well-being programs, including medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Generous 401(k) contribution and match program.
- Quarterly and annual bonus plans.
- Comprehensive holiday and paid time off.
For more detailed information about Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.
Additional Job Information
- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
- Employment Type: Regular
- Application Deadline: December 31, 2025, 7:00 PM Pacific Time
- Primary Work Location: Seattle - Airport
- Potential Domiciles: USA-WA-Seattle, USA-OR-Portland, USA-AK-Anchorage, USA-CA-San Francisco, USA-CA-Los Angeles, USA-KY-Hebron, USA-HI-Honolulu
- Requisition Type: Frontline
- Job Category: Pilots
- Requisition ID: 2025-15062
Regulatory Information
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement
Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air are steadfastly committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment, ensuring employment decisions are based solely on valid job requirements. Our comprehensive EEO Compliance Program, established under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), includes a robust audit and reporting system to measure effective equal employment opportunity activities. We are dedicated to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified individuals across all job titles, administering all personnel actions and employment activities without bias, and protecting employees and applicants from harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination for exercising their rights under federal, state, or local equal opportunity laws.
Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations
As Government Contractors and airlines regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT), Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air adhere to strict federal regulations (49 CFR part 40). All applicants for safety-sensitive positions will be subject to post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing to determine 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 render an applicant ineligible for employment, and any employment offer will be withdrawn.