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Alaska Air Group

Flies passengers and cargo through airline brands

First Officer - Horizon Air Pilot Development

Passenger Transport DrivingPosted on Nov 5
Full-timePortland, OR, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum of 1,465 hours of total flight time or qualification as a Restricted Airline Transport Pilot (R-ATP) is required.
  • At least 500 hours of cross-country flight time is required, or 200 hours for R-ATP or military-qualified applicants.
  • At least 100 hours of night flight time is required.
  • At least 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, is required.
  • At least 75 hours of instrument flight time in actual or simulated instrument conditions is required.
  • At least 25 hours of multi-engine flight time is required.
  • A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial Pilot Certificate with multi-engine and instrument ratings is required.
  • A current First-Class FAA Medical Certificate is required.
  • A restricted radiotelephone operator permit from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is required.
  • A valid passport permitting unrestricted travel to and from the United States without a Travel Restriction Permit (TRP) is required and must be maintained.
  • A valid driver's license is required.
  • Applicants must be at least 21 years old.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
  • Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Applicants must be willing to accept a base assignment in Seattle, Washington; Portland, Oregon; Spokane, Washington; Boise, Idaho; or Medford, Oregon, based on company need.
  • Applicants must be willing to work multiple days away from home and a varied schedule, including weekends and holidays without restrictions.
  • Applicants must be able to communicate in English.
  • Excellent judgment, leadership skills, demonstrated command ability, and maturity are required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform as Second in Command while transporting passengers, mail, freight, or for other commercial purposes, including preflight paperwork and restrictions, conducting a safe flight, and completing post-flight duties.
  • Comply with Federal Aviation Regulations, company flight procedures, and company policies on scheduled flights and routes to ensure flight safety.
  • Coordinate tasks for flight fueling, loading, passenger handling, and associated duties to transport passengers safely in accordance with company policies and procedures, the Flight Operations Manual (FOM), Federal Aviation Regulations, and Company Reporting Forms (CRFs).
  • Work as a team member in the flight deck through Cockpit Resource Management and coordinate with other operational departments.
  • Present a professional image, including meeting grooming standards and maintaining appropriate demeanor, when representing the company to internal and external customers.

Desired Qualifications

  • A four-year degree from an accredited university is preferred.
  • At least 100 hours of multi-engine flight time is preferred.
  • At least 100 hours flown in the last 12 months is preferred.

About the Company

Alaska Air Group

Flies passengers and cargo through airline brands

Alaska Air Group runs passenger and cargo airlines serving travelers and businesses across North America and the Pacific. Its Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines brands connect mainland routes with service to and within Hawaii, while Horizon Air flies regional routes that feed the wider network. The group sells tickets and optional travel services, carries freight in passenger aircraft and dedicated freighters, and operates cargo aircraft for Amazon under a service contract. Its McGee Air Services subsidiary handles ground operations, adding airport support to the airline business. The parent company was formed in 1985 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Seattle, WA
Founded
1985

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