Horizon Air | First Officer

First Officer

Position Summary

The First Officer performs as Second in Command in the transport of passengers, mail, freight, or for other commercial purposes. This pivotal role encompasses comprehensive responsibility for all aspects and conduct of flight, including meticulous pre-flight preparation of required paperwork and restrictions, the safe and efficient execution of all flight operations, and the diligent completion of all post-flight duties. The First Officer is also tasked with ensuring strict adherence to Federal Aviation Regulations (FAA), Company Flight Procedures, and Company Policies on scheduled flights and routes to uphold the paramount standards of safety and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following experience requirements:

• Possess 200 hours of FAA-approved Prior Qualifying Time (PQT) to serve as pilot in command in Part 121 operations, in accordance with FAR § 121.436(a)(3). Proof of this flight time requirement is mandatory and will be subject to thorough verification in pilot logbooks by the System Chief Pilot and/or the Director of Operations during the interview process.
• Accumulate 200 hours as Second in Command at a Part 121 carrier, as specified by FAR § 121.436(a)(3).