Description
As a pilot for Horizon Air, you will be among the best in the regional airline industry as you fly throughout the West. To help keep you at the top of your game, we offer attractive compensation, development opportunities, a path to our mainline carrier Alaska Airlines, and a great team that\'s known for its skill and close-knit teamwork.
Role Summary
The First Officer is responsible for ensuring a safe journey and a positive experience for all Horizon Air (QX) guests while continually maintaining a high-level of professionalism. This is a union represented position.
Key Duties
Performs as Second in Command in the transport of passengers, mail, freight, or for other commercial purposes. Responsible for all aspects and conduct of flight to include preflight of required paperwork and restrictions, conduct of safe flight, and all post flight duties.
Complies with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAA), Company Flight Procedures, and Company Policies on scheduled flights and routes to ensure safety of flight.
Coordinates tasks to permit flight fueling, loading, passenger handling, etc. and associated duties to transport passengers in a safe manner in accordance with company policies, and procedures, FOM, FAR\'s, and CRF\'s.
Pilots are team members both in the flight deck (Cockpit Resource Management), and with other operational departments.
Pilots are expected to present a professional image at all times, including grooming standards and demeanor, as a key representative of the company to both internal and external customers.
Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills
Required
A minimum of 1,500 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 valid Driver\'s License.
Minimum age of 21 years old.
Authorization to work in the U.S.
Must be willing to accept a base assignment in Seattle, WA, Portland, OR, Spokane, WA, Boise, ID, or Medford, OR based on company need.
Must be willing to work multiple days away from home, working a varied schedule, including weekends and holidays without restrictions.
High School diploma or equivalent.
Preferred
100 hours of multi-engine flight time
100 hours flown in the last 12 months
Four-year degree from an accredited University.
Role/Location Specific Requirements
Submit your application by 11/5/2020 at 11:59pm.
Total Rewards
This role pays per collective bargaining agreement.
Medical, dental and vision benefits
401k program
Monthly incentive pay plan
Annual incentive pay plan
Generous paid time off
Travel privileges on Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air
Job-Specific Leadership Expectations
Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Equal Employment Opportunity
Horizon Air and Alaska Airlines are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws.
We participate in E-Verify, a service of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA), where required.
Job Locations USA-WA-SeaTac | USA-OR-Portland | USA-OR-Medford | USA-WA-Spokane | USA-ID-Boise
Requisition ID 2020-4693