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Horizon Air

Regional Airline

United States flagUnited States | N. America

Fleet: 44
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Experienced First Officer - AC on Seniority

NTR

SENIORITY BASED

AC ON SENIORITY

Employment - Permanent
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Minimum requirements

Total time
1465 hours
PIC time
250 hours
Multi-engine
25 hours
Type rating
Not required (Training Provided)
Flight time notes
  • 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 will need to provide proof they have obtained 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.
  • 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.
Preferred time
  • 100 hours of multi-engine flight time.
  • 100 hours flown in the last 12 months.
License
R-ATP
Lic. Authority
FAA
Medical
Class 1
Covid-19 vaccination
Not specified
Visa sponsorship
Not provided

Additional requirements

  • 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.
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred

  • Four-year degree from an accredited University.

Compensation and benefits

401(k)
Collective bargaining agreement
Minimum monthly guarantee
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Performance-based bonus
Sign-on Bonus
Other

Summary

  • Join us with prior qualifying time and receive up to $25,000 in bonuses!
  • Receive an Experienced Hire Bonus of $12,500 for those with 500-999 hours of prior qualifying time and $25,000 for those with 1,000+ hours of prior qualifying time
  • 50% pays out 12 months after Date of Hire, and 50% pays out 18 months after Date of Hire or at transition to Alaska Airlines via Pathways
  • First year pay rate: $91.35
  • Monthly pay guarantee (jet): 75 credit hours
  • Reserve pay guarantee: 73 credit hours
  • This role pays 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
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Equal opportunity employer

Horizon Air is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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Base location

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Experienced First Officer - AC on Seniority
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SENIORITY BASED AC ON SENIORITY