First Officer

Job type
Full Time
Category
Airline
Position
First Officer
Certificates
FAA CPL
Pay
USD 130 per hour
Posted
September 15, 2026

Position Summary

The First Officer serves as Second in Command within an Airlines operation, supporting the safe transportation of passengers, mail, freight, and other commercial operations while maintaining high standards of professionalism, regulatory compliance, and operational safety.

Schedule

  • Regular position.
  • Union-represented position.
  • Must be comfortable with a domicile in Seattle, Los Angeles, Anchorage, Portland, San Diego, or San Francisco.
  • Must be available for domestic and international travel throughout the airline's network.

Responsibilities

  • Perform Second in Command duties during assigned commercial flight operations.
  • Operate assigned aircraft in accordance with applicable qualification standards, flight manuals, procedures, and policies.
  • Comply with Federal Aviation Regulations and applicable company flight procedures.
  • Maintain a high level of professionalism throughout flight operations.
  • Communicate effectively with required agencies and operational personnel.
  • Exercise sound judgment and maintain composure under operational pressure.
  • Maintain applicable airport security credentials, including required SIDA badge eligibility.

Requirements

  • FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument-Airplane rating.
  • Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
  • Current ATP written examination.
  • Must meet all aeronautical experience requirements for an ATP Airplane category rating under 14 CFR §61.159.
  • Minimum 1,500 hours Total Time.
  • Minimum 500 hours Fixed-Wing Turbine Time.
  • Current passport with unrestricted ability to enter and exit the United States and at least six months validity remaining at time of employment.
  • Ability to travel immediately and repeatedly to domestic and international destinations served by the operation.
  • Valid U.S. state or territory driver's license.
  • Minimum 23 years of age.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Authorization to work in the United States.
  • Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain required SIDA badge credentials.

Preferred Qualifications

  • FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate.
  • Four-year degree from an accredited university.
  • 500 hours Multi-Engine Airplane Time.
  • Minimum 50 hours of flight time within the previous 12 months.
  • 500 hours Turbine PIC.
  • Turbojet or turboprop experience in a complex flying environment.

Benefits

  • Free standby travel privileges.
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • 401(k) contribution and matching program.
  • Annual bonus plans.
  • Paid holidays and paid time off.

Compensation

  • First-year pay rate: $129.71 per hour, per collective bargaining agreement.
  • 70-hour monthly pay guarantee.
  • Reserve guarantee: 75 hours for long call or 84 hours for short call.

Application Deadline

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