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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. The First Officer Experienced 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.
Job Responsibility:
Perform 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
Comply with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAA), Company Flight Procedures, and Company Policies on scheduled flights and routes to ensure safety of flight
Coordinate 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, including grooming standards and demeanor, at all times as a key representative of the company to both internal and external customers
Requirements:
200 hours of FAA-approved Prior Qualifying Time to serve as pilot in command in part 121 operations
200 hours as second in command at a part 121 carrier
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
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
or 200 hours as pilot in command at a part 135 carrier in passenger-carrying operations of a multiengine airplane in a commuter operation
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
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
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.
Nice to have:
100 hours of multi-engine flight time
100 hours flown in the last 12 months
Four-year degree from an accredited University
What we offer:
Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air
Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits