Experienced First Officer – Horizon Air
Posted 9 days ago
Experienced First Officer – Horizon Air
Posted 9 days ago
Job role insights
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Date Posted
April 10, 2026
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City, State
Portland, Oregon
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Job Category
Airline
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Job Type
Full Time
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Salary
Negotiable Price
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Certificate Required
CPL
Description
About the Company
Horizon Air is a regional airline operating throughout the western United States as part of the Alaska Air Group. The company focuses on safety, teamwork, and providing a pathway to Alaska Airlines for pilot career progression.
Position Summary
The Experienced First Officer (SIC) operates in a Part 121 environment, ensuring safe and efficient transport of passengers, cargo, and mail while maintaining professionalism and operational compliance.
Responsibilities
- Serve as Second in Command on scheduled flights
- Conduct preflight, inflight, and post-flight duties
- Ensure safe transport of passengers, cargo, and mail
- Comply with FAA regulations and company procedures
- Coordinate fueling, loading, and passenger handling
- Maintain a professional image and teamwork environment
Requirements
- FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate (multi-engine + instrument)
- FAA First Class Medical
- FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
- 1,465 total flight hours or R-ATP qualified
- 500 cross-country hours (or 200 if R-ATP/military)
- 100 night hours
- 250 PIC hours (including 100 XC + 25 night)
- 75 instrument hours
- 25 multi-engine hours
- 200 hours qualifying experience under Part 121/135/91 or military
- Valid passport
- Valid driver’s license
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Preferred Qualifications
- 100 multi-engine hours
- 100 hours in last 12 months
- Bachelor’s degree
Benefits
- Free standby travel (Alaska, Hawaiian, Horizon)
- Medical, dental, vision coverage
- 401(k) with match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Bonus programs
Compensation
- $92.72/hour (Year 1)
- 75-hour monthly guarantee
Location
Multiple bases (company assigned):
- Seattle, WA
- Portland, OR
- Spokane, WA
- Boise, ID
- Medford, OR
- Anchorage, AK
- Everett, WA
