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First Officer

Alaska Airlines / Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are actively seeking highly skilled and dedicated First Officers to join their esteemed flight operations teams. This pivotal role is integral to upholding the highest standards of safety, operational excellence, and guest satisfaction across both airlines' extensive networks. Candidates will embody the core values of safety, performance, integrity, and exceptional service.

Our Culture and Values

As a pilot with Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, individuals are expected to champion a culture where safety is paramount and performance is consistently delivered. Pilots are trusted to "Own safety" and "Deliver performance" both on duty and within their communities. Furthermore, demonstrating integrity by "Doing the right thing" and fostering a positive environment by aiming to "Be caring and kind" are fundamental traits exhibited towards guests and coworkers throughout one's career.

Role Summary

The First Officer serves as a critical member of the flight crew, primarily responsible for ensuring the safe conduct of each journey and delivering a positive, professional experience for all guests. This position requires maintaining an unwavering commitment to professionalism at all times and is represented by a union.

Key Responsibilities

The First Officer performs essential duties, including but not limited to:

• Operating as Second in Command for the transport of passengers, mail, freight, and other commercial purposes.
• Ensuring strict compliance with all Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), Company Flight Procedures, and Company Policies on scheduled flights and routes to guarantee safety of flight.
• Conducting all business interactions with the utmost professionalism and appropriate demeanor.
• Operating Company aircraft in adherence to established Qualification Standards and all Flight Manual operating procedures and policies.
• Effectively communicating with all required agencies and personnel, maintaining Company Communication Practices.
• Possessing knowledge commensurate with the holder of an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate, including comprehensive understanding of all aspects of applicable FARs and the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM).

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications (Common to all Applicants)

All applicants for the First Officer position must meet the following minimum 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, or ability to obtain, a current passport with unlimited access in and out of the United States, with at least six months of validity remaining at the time of employment. Non-U.S. passport holders will also require appropriate travel documentation.
• Ability to travel immediately and repeatedly to any domestic or international location served by Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License issued by a U.S. state or territory.
• Demonstrated excellent judgment, leadership skills, commandability, and maturity.
• A professional demeanor and appearance.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in decision-making and maintain composure under pressure.
• Minimum age of 23 years.
• Authorization to work in the U.S.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Seniority List Specific Requirements

Alaska Airlines Seniority List Applicants:

• 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.
• A current ATP written exam.
• Comfortable with potential domiciles in Seattle, WA; Los Angeles, CA; Anchorage, AK; Portland, OR; and San Francisco, CA.

Hawaiian Airlines Seniority List Applicants:

• FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certified, Airplane Multiengine Land with English proficient endorsement.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills in English.
• Comfortable with potential domiciles in Seattle, WA; Honolulu, HI; and Cincinnati, OH.

Highly Desired Qualifications (Preferred)

Candidates possessing the following qualifications may be given preference:

• 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.
• Extensive turbojet or turboprop experience in a complex flying environment.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Details (First Year, Per Contract)

• Alaska Airlines Seniority List Pay:
  • First-year pay rate: $124.72 per hour.
  • Monthly pay guarantee: 70 hours.
  • Reserve pay guarantee: 75 hours (long call); 84 hours (short call).
• Hawaiian Airlines Seniority List Pay:
  • First-year pay rate: $87.00 per hour.
  • 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 are committed to providing competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Benefits may vary based on company, location, regularly scheduled hours, length of employment, and employment status.

This role’s compensation is governed by a collective bargaining agreement.

Additional benefits include:

• Free standby travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air (a flight processing fee may apply depending on the hiring company and booked airline).
• Comprehensive well-being programs, including medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous 401k contribution and match program.
• Quarterly and annual bonus plans.
• Generous holiday and paid time off.

For more detailed information regarding Alaska, Hawaiian, and Horizon Total Rewards, prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the respective career sites and view benefits information.

Application Details

• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Employment Status: Regular
• Application Deadline: 12/31/2025 by 7:00 PM Pacific Time
• Primary Location: Seattle - Airport
• Requisition Type: Frontline
• Category: Pilots
• 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

Regulatory Information

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement

It is the policy of Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and to ensure equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and benefits of employment or potential employment. The companies prohibit discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

An EEO Compliance Program has been established under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 503”) and the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (“VEVRAA”). All applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. An audit and reporting system is in place to effectively measure equal employment opportunity activities.

To implement this policy, the companies commit to:

1. Recruit, hire, train, and promote qualified persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and any other legally protected categories.
2. Ensure that employment decisions are based solely on valid job requirements.
3. Administer all personnel actions and employment activities, such as compensation, benefits, promotions, layoffs, return from layoff, company-sponsored programs, and tuition assistance, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

Employees and applicants for employment will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination because they have engaged or may engage in (1) filing a complaint, (2) opposing any act or practice made unlawful by, or exercising any other right protected by, any Federal, State, or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions of VEVRAA, or (3) assisting or participating in any investigation, compliance evaluation, hearing, or any other activity related to the administration of any Federal, State, or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions of VEVRAA.

Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT – regulations, 49 CFR part 40). All applicants are advised that post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP), and amphetamines or a metabolite of these drugs prior to any offer of employment or transfer into a safety-sensitive position. Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines/Horizon Air, and any employment offer will be withdrawn.