Airline First Officer

Job type
Full Time
Category
Airline
Position
First Officer
Aircraft
Not Specified Not Specified
Certificates
FAA CPL
Total time
1,500 hours
Posted
October 17, 2026

Position Summary

The First Officer serves as Second in Command on scheduled airline flights transporting passengers, mail and freight. The position supports safe aircraft operations, crew coordination and regulatory compliance as part of a union-represented flight crew.

Schedule

  • Airline flight and reserve schedules as assigned.
  • Must accept an assigned domicile and domestic or international travel.
  • Available domiciles include Seattle, Los Angeles, Anchorage, Portland and San Francisco.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Second in Command on scheduled airline flights.
  • Operate aircraft in accordance with FAA regulations, flight manuals and company procedures.
  • Coordinate with flight crews, air traffic control and operational personnel.
  • Maintain required qualifications, professional conduct and sound judgment.
  • Support safe transportation of passengers, mail and freight.

Requirements

  • Minimum 1,500 hours total flight time.
  • Minimum 500 hours fixed-wing turbine time, including combined airplane and powered-lift time.
  • FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument-Airplane rating.
  • Meet ATP aeronautical experience requirements under 14 CFR 61.159.
  • Current ATP written examination.
  • Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
  • At least 23 years of age.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Current passport or ability to obtain one, allowing unrestricted U.S. entry and exit, with at least six months' validity at employment.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
  • U.S. work authorization.
  • Strong English communication and professional judgment.
  • Ability to obtain required airport SIDA credentials.
  • Compliance with DOT pre-employment drug testing.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Four-year degree.
  • FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate.
  • 500 hours multi-engine airplane.
  • 50 flight hours within the previous 12 months.
  • 500 hours turbine PIC.
  • Turbojet or turboprop experience in a complex operating environment.

Benefits

  • Standby travel privileges.
  • Medical, dental and vision benefits.
  • 401(k), bonus plans, holidays and paid time off.

Compensation

  • First-year rate: $129.71 per hour.
  • Monthly guarantee: 70 hours.
  • Reserve guarantees: 75 hours long call or 84 hours short call.

Application Deadline

  • December 31, 2026, at 7:00 PM Pacific Time.