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First Officer: Alaska Airlines / Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines invite applications for the distinguished position of First Officer. As a vital member of their esteemed flight crews, the chosen candidate will embody the core values that define these leading carriers: an unwavering commitment to safety, exceptional performance, ethical conduct, and compassionate service. Pilots at Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines consistently demonstrate these qualities to guests and colleagues, fostering an environment of trust and excellence.

Role Summary

The First Officer plays a pivotal role in ensuring the utmost safety and delivering an outstanding experience for all passengers. This position demands a consistently high level of professionalism and operates under a union collective bargaining agreement.

Key Responsibilities

• Serving as Second in Command for the safe and efficient transport of passengers, mail, freight, and other commercial operations.
• Ensuring strict adherence to all Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), company flight procedures, and policies on all scheduled flights and routes to guarantee flight safety.
• Maintaining a highly professional conduct and demeanor at all times.
• Operating company aircraft in full compliance with established Qualification Standards and all Flight Manual operating procedures and policies.
• Effectively communicating with all relevant agencies and personnel, consistent with company communication practices.
• Demonstrating comprehensive knowledge equivalent to an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate holder, including all applicable FARs and the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM).

Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills

Required Qualifications (Common to both Alaska and Hawaiian Seniority Lists)

• 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 valid passport with unlimited U.S. access and at least six months validity remaining at the time of employment. Employees with non-U.S. passports will require appropriate travel documentation.
• Ability to undertake immediate and repeated domestic and international travel to any location served by Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License issued by a U.S. state or territory.
• Minimum age of 23 years.
• Authorization to work in the U.S.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Exceptional judgment, leadership abilities, demonstrated command presence, and maturity.
• Professional demeanor and appearance.
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgment in decision-making.
• Capacity to maintain composure under high-pressure situations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Specific Requirements for Alaska Seniority List

• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument-Airplane rating.
• Completion of all aeronautical experience requirements for an ATP, Airplane category rating, as stipulated in 14 CFR §61.159.
• A current ATP written examination result.
• Comfortable with potential domiciles in Seattle, WA; Los Angeles, CA; Anchorage, AK; Portland, OR; San Francisco, CA.

Specific Requirements for Hawaiian Airlines Seniority List

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

Preferred Qualifications (Common to both Seniority Lists)

• Four-year degree from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 500 hours of multi-engine airplane time.
• At least 50 hours of flight time within the last 12 months.
• 500 hours of turbine Pilot-in-Command (PIC) time.
• Experience operating turbojet or turboprop aircraft in complex flying environments.

Leadership Expectations

Candidates are expected to exemplify the airlines' core values by demonstrating ownership of safety, commitment to ethical conduct, fostering a caring and kind environment, and consistently delivering high performance.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Details

• Alaska Seniority List:
  • First-year pay rate: $124.72 per contract hour.
  • Monthly pay guarantee: 70 hours.
  • Reserve pay guarantee: 75 hours (long call); 84 hours (short call).
• Hawaiian Seniority List:
  • First-year pay rate: $87.00 per contract hour.
  • Monthly pay guarantee: 75 hours.
  • Reserve pay guarantee: 75 hours (long call); 75 hours (short call).

Total Rewards Package

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. While pay and benefits may vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status, this role adheres to a collective bargaining agreement and includes:

• Complimentary stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air (flight processing fees may apply).
• Robust well-being programs encompassing medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous 401(k) contribution and matching program.
• Opportunities for quarterly and annual bonus plans.
• Substantial holiday and paid time off provisions.

Further details on total rewards can be found on the respective airline's career site.

Additional Job Information

• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Employment Type: Regular
• Application Deadline: December 31, 2025, 7:00 PM Pacific Time
• Primary Location: Seattle - Airport
• Potential Domiciles: Seattle, WA; Portland, OR; Anchorage, AK; San Francisco, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Hebron, KY; Honolulu, HI.
• Requisition Type: Frontline
• Job Category: Pilots

Regulatory Compliance and Equal Opportunity

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air are committed to being Equal Opportunity Employers. They adhere strictly to all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including those pertaining to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories. The airlines maintain an EEO Compliance Program under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, ensuring that employment decisions are based solely on valid job requirements and that all personnel actions are administered without discrimination. The company also prohibits any harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination against individuals engaging in protected activities, such as filing complaints or participating in investigations related to equal opportunity.