First Officer

Horizon Air is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated 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 Horizon Air guests, while upholding the highest standards of professionalism. This is a union represented position offering attractive compensation, development opportunities, and a potential pathway to Alaska Airlines.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as Second in Command during the transport of passengers, mail, freight, or other commercial purposes.
Manage all aspects of flight, including preflight paperwork, safe flight operations, and post-flight duties.
Adhere to Federal Aviation Regulations (FAA), Company Flight Procedures, and Company Policies on scheduled flights and routes to ensure flight safety.
Coordinate tasks related to flight fueling, loading, passenger handling, and associated duties to ensure passenger safety, adhering to company policies, procedures, FOM, FAR's, and CRF's.
Collaborate effectively as a team member in the flight deck (Cockpit Resource Management) and with other operational departments.
Maintain a professional image, including grooming standards and 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. All prior qualifying time will be verified in pilot logbooks with the System Chief Pilot and/or the Director of Operations at time of interview. Acceptable prior qualifying time includes:
- 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.
Must possess a current First-Class FAA Medical Certificate.
FCC permit restricted radiotelephone operator.
Must have and be able to maintain a valid passport allowing unrestricted travel, without a TRP, to and from the U.S.
Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
Excellent judgment, leadership skills, demonstrated command ability, and maturity.
Must be willing 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.
Must be willing to work multiple days away from home, working a varied schedule, including weekends and holidays without restrictions.
Ability to communicate 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 of safety, integrity, kindness, performance, and innovation.

Pilots with prior qualifying time may be eligible for bonuses up to $25,000. Longevity pay credit is also offered for pilots with prior Part 121 experience.

Total Rewards:

Horizon Air offers a comprehensive total rewards package including:

Competitive pay per collective bargaining agreement.
Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air.
Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Generous 401k match program.
Quarterly and annual bonus plans.
Generous holiday and paid time off.

Job Locations: SeaTac, WA; Everett, WA; Portland, OR; Spokane, WA; Medford, OR; Boise, ID; Anchorage, AK