Experienced First Officer

Company Horizon Air

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.

• Perform as Second in Command in the transport of passengers, mail, freight, or 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.
• Serve as a team member in the flight deck (Cockpit Resource Management) and with other operational departments.
• 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.

• 200 hours of FAA‑approved Prior Qualifying Time to serve as pilot in command in part 121 operations (per FAR § 121.436(a)(3)).
• 200 hours as second in command at a part 121 carrier (per FAR § 121.436(a)(3)).
• 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)).
• 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 crew member seat, of 10 seats or more (per FAR § 135.243(a)(1)).
• 200 hours as pilot in command at a part 135 carrier in passenger‑carrying operations of a multi‑engine airplane in a commuter operation (per FAR § 135.243(a)(1)).
• 200 hours as pilot in command at a part 135 carrier holding an Airline Transport Pilot certificate and if required an appropriate type rating for that airplane (per FAR § 135.243(a)(1)).
• 200 hours of military flight time obtained as pilot in command of a multi‑engine 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.
• 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, ;
  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.
• Preferred: 100 hours of multi‑engine flight time; 100 hours flown in the last 12 months.
• Four‑year degree from an…