Horizon Air Non-Rated First Officers

Per Union Contract

HORIZON AIR STORY

Horizon Air: behind the name are men and women with a “can-do” spirit and a passion for excellence. Launched in 1981, as the regional carrier for Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air provides service to cities and communities throughout California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Alberta and British Columbia (Canada). As a partner to Alaska Airlines, we turn regional travel into a different kind of commute, impromptu visits, weekend getaways, and stopovers along global journeys – and we do so dependably, efficiently, enjoyably. In this way, we’re not just an airline; we’re the route to more people, places, and experiences. A catalyst for larger communities, more closely connected. Horizon Air is a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK).

Company Description

We deliver excellence with passion. Each Horizon employee aims high, and working closely together, we soar. As a committed partner to Alaska Airlines, we connect the cities, people and promise of the West. Going the extra mile for guests and each other. Taking on each day knowing we’re part of something remarkable.

Job Description

Role Summary

The First Officer is responsible for ensuring a safe journey and a positive experience for all Horizon guests while continually maintaining a high-level of professionalism.

Scope & Complexity

This position will safely operate the aircraft in accordance with all Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and company policies and procedures.

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, 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.

Qualifications

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 24 months
• Four-year degree from an accredited University.

Job-Specific Leadership Expectations

• Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.

Additional Information

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.

Horizon Air and Alaska Airlines will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws.

Horizon Air and Alaska Airlines participate in E-Verify, a service of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA), where required.