First Officer

Horizon Air is seeking a highly skilled and experienced First Officer to join its team. As a First Officer, the individual will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and positive travel experience for all guests. He/She will be responsible for maintaining a high level of professionalism while operating flights throughout the West. Horizon Air prides itself on its close-knit teamwork and skill, offering attractive compensation, development opportunities, and a potential career path to Alaska Airlines. This is a union-represented position.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as Second in Command in the transport of passengers, mail, freight, or for other commercial purposes. The First Officer is responsible for all aspects and conduct of flight, including preflight duties such as reviewing paperwork and restrictions, conducting safe flight operations, and completing all post-flight duties.
Adhere to Federal Aviation Regulations (FAA), Company Flight Procedures, and Company Policies on scheduled flights and routes to ensure the safety of flight.
Coordinate tasks related to flight fueling, loading, passenger handling, and other associated duties to ensure safe passenger transport in accordance with company policies and procedures, the Flight Operations Manual (FOM), Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), and Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs).
Collaborate effectively with fellow flight deck crew members (Cockpit Resource Management) and other operational departments.
Maintain a professional image at all times, adhering to grooming standards and exhibiting a professional demeanor, serving as a key representative of the company to both internal and external customers.

Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills:

Required:

200 hours of FAA-approved Prior Qualifying Time to serve as pilot in command in part 121 operations (per FAR § 121.436(a)(3)). Candidates must provide proof of this flight time requirement, which will be verified in pilot logbooks with the System Chief Pilot and/or the Director of Operations at the time of interview. This time can be satisfied by:
- 200 hours as second in command at a part 121 carrier (per FAR § 121.436(a)(3)); or
- 200 hours as pilot in command at a part 91 carrier flying a multi-engine turbine-powered fixed-wing or powered-lift aircraft with an Airline transport pilot license and an applicable type rating (per FAR § 91.1053(a)(2)(i)); or
- 200 hours as pilot in command at a part 135 carrier in passenger-carrying operations of a turbojet airplane with a passenger-seat configuration, excluding each crewmember seat, of 10 seats of more (per FAR § 135.243(a)(1)); or
- 200 hours as pilot in command at a part 135 carrier in passenger-carrying operations of a multiengine airplane in a commuter operation (per FAR § 135.243(a)(1)); or
- 200 hours as pilot in command at a part 135 carrier holding an airline transport pilot certificate and if required appropriate type rating for that airplane (per FAR § 135.243(a)(1)); or
- 200 hours of military flight time obtained as pilot in command of a multiengine turbine-powered, fixed-wing airplane or powered-lift aircraft in an operation requiring more than one pilot (per FAR § 121.436 (c)).
A minimum of 1,465 hours of total flight time or R-ATP qualified.
500 hours of cross-country flight time or 200 if R-ATP or military qualified.
100 hours of night flight time.
250 total hours of flight time as pilot in command including 100 hours of cross-country flight time and 25 hours of night flight time.
75 hours of instrument flight time in actual or simulated instrument conditions.
25 hours of multi-engine flight time.
FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with multi-engine and instrument ratings.
A current First-Class FAA Medical Certificate.
FCC permit restricted radiotelephone operator.
A valid passport allowing unrestricted travel, without a TRP, to and from the U.S.
A valid Driver’s License.
Excellent judgment, leadership skills, demonstrated command ability, and maturity.
Willingness to accept a base assignment in Seattle, WA; Portland, OR; Spokane, WA; Boise, ID; Medford, OR; Anchorage, AK or Everett, WA based on company need.
Willingness to work multiple days away from home, working a varied schedule, including weekends and holidays without restrictions.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum age of 21 years old.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred:

100 hours of multi-engine flight time.
100 hours flown in the last 12 months.
Four-year degree from an accredited University.

Horizon Air embodies values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.

Compensation and Benefits:

Joining Horizon Air with prior qualifying time may be eligible for up to $25,000 in bonuses. An Experienced Hire Bonus of $25,000 is available for those with 1,000+ hours of prior qualifying time, paid out in two installments: 50% after 12 months of employment and 50% after 18 months of employment or upon transition to Alaska Airlines via Pathways.

Horizon Air offers a longevity match for hourly rates with no cap for pilots with prior Part 121 experience. Year-for-year longevity pay is contingent upon the pilot maintaining a permanent bid preferencing all Captain positions as his/her highest priority bids.

First year pay rate: $92.72
Monthly pay guarantee (jet): 75 credit hours
Reserve pay guarantee: 73 credit hours

Total Rewards include free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air, comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits, a generous 401k match program, quarterly and annual bonus plans, and generous holiday and paid time off.

FLSA Status: Exempt
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Location: Seattle, WA - Pilots