First Officer - Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The First Officer is a union-represented position responsible for ensuring a safe journey and a positive experience for guests while maintaining a high level of professionalism. The role serves as Second in Command on commercial flights transporting passengers, mail, freight, or other cargo. First Officers are expected to live the companies’ values: own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1,500 hours of documented total flight time.
• Current First Class FAA Medical Certificate.
• Minimum of 500 hours of fixed-wing turbine time (airplane and powered lift combined).
• Possess or obtain a current passport with unlimited access in and out of the United States and at least six months of validity remaining at the time of employment; employees with non-U.S. passports also need appropriate travel documentation.
• Ability to travel immediately and repeatedly to domestic or international locations served by Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.
• Alaska seniority list applicants: FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument-Airplane, all aeronautical experience requirements for an ATP Airplane category rating under 14 CFR §61.159, and a current ATP written exam.
• Hawaiian seniority list applicants: FAA ATP certification, Airplane Multiengine Land, with English proficient endorsement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Comfort with a domicile in one of the applicable locations: Alaska seniority list—Seattle, Los Angeles, Anchorage, Portland, or San Francisco; Hawaiian seniority list—Seattle, Honolulu, or Cincinnati.
• Excellent judgment and leadership skills, demonstrated commandability and maturity, and the ability to make sound decisions and maintain composure under pressure.
• Professional demeanor and appearance.
• Minimum age of 23.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Obtain and maintain a SIDA badge in good standing when required to work at an airport or maintenance hangar.

Nice To Haves

• Four-year degree from an accredited university.
• Alaska seniority list applicants: FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate.
• 500 hours of multi-engine airplane time.
• At least 50 hours of flight time within the last 12 months.
• 500 hours of turbine PIC time.
• Turbojet or turboprop experience in a complex flying environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Second in Command while transporting passengers, mail, freight, or for other commercial purposes.
• Comply with Federal Aviation Regulations, company flight procedures, and company policies on scheduled flights and routes to ensure flight safety.
• Conduct business professionally and maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
• Operate company aircraft in accordance with qualification standards, Flight Manual operating procedures, and company policies.
• Communicate with required agencies and personnel in accordance with company communication practices.
• Maintain knowledge commensurate with an airline transport pilot certificate, including applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and the Aeronautical Information Manual.
• Embody company values by owning safety, doing the right thing, being caring and kind, and delivering performance.

Benefits

• Free standby travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air.
• Comprehensive well-being programs, including medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous 401(k) contribution and matching program.
• Annual bonus plans.
• Generous holiday and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED