First Officer - Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stand-by travel privileges

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k contribution/match

Annual bonus plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Alaska Airlines in San Diego seeks a First Officer to ensure safe journeys and a high level of guest satisfaction while maintaining professionalism on every flight. This is a union-represented position with defined duties and travel obligations.

The role requires extensive flight hours, current FAA certificates, and the ability to domicile at multiple West Coast bases. A four-year degree is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1,500 hours of total documented flight time.
• Current First Class FAA Medical Certificate.
• Minimum of 500 hours of fixed wing turbine time (airplane and powered lift combined).
• Passport with unlimited access in/out of the United States and at least six months validity at time of hire.
• Ability to travel immediately and repeatedly domestically or internationally.
• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument-Airplane.
• ATP requirements for Airplane category per 14 CFR 61.159 and ATP written exam.
• Strong English written and verbal communication.
• Valid US driver’s license.
• Domicile willingness in Seattle, WA; Los Angeles, CA; Anchorage, AK; Portland, OR; San Diego, CA; or San Francisco, CA.

Responsibilities

• Perform as Second in Command in the transport of passengers, mail, freight, or for other commercial purposes.
• Comply with FARs, Company Flight Procedures and Policies for safety of flight.
• Operate aircraft following Qualification Standards and Flight Manual procedures.
• Communicate with required agencies and personnel per Company Practices.
• Demonstrate professional demeanor, leadership and mature decision making.

Skills

English communication

Leadership

Decision making under pressure

Crew coordination

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Four-year degree (preferred)

FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate

Job description

The Team

As a pilot at Alaska Airlines, you are committed to living our values. You “Own safety” and “Deliver performance” on the job and in your community. And in very noticeable ways, you “Do the right thing,” aim to “Be caring and kind” These are the traits all Alaska Airlines pilots show their guests and coworkers throughout their careers.

Company

Alaska Airlines

The Team

As a pilot at Alaska Airlines, you are committed to living our values. You “Own safety” and “Deliver performance” on the job and in your community. And in very noticeable ways, you “Do the right thing,” aim to “Be caring and kind” These are the traits all Alaska Airlines pilots show their guests and coworkers throughout their careers.

Role Summary

The First Officer is responsible for ensuring a safe journey and a positive experience for all of our guests while continually maintaining a high-level of professionalism. This is a union represented position.

Key Duties

• Perform as Second in Command in the transport of 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 safety of flight.
• Conduct business in a professional manner and demeanor at all times.
• Operate Company aircraft adhering to established Qualification Standards and all Flight Manual operating procedures and policies.
• Communicate with all required agencies and personnel while adhering to Company Communication Practices.
• Must have knowledge commensurate with holder of airline transport pilot certificate and have knowledge of all aspects of applicable FARs and AIM.

Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills

Required

• Minimum of 1,500 hours of total documented flight time.
• A current First Class FAA Medical Certificate.
• Minimum of 500 hours of fixed wing turbine time (airplane and powered lift combined).
• Must possess and/or obtain a current passport with unlimited access in and out of the United States and have at least six months of validity remaining at time of employment. Employees with non-U.S. passports also will need any appropriate travel documentation.
• Ability to travel immediately and repeatedly to any location, domestic or international, where Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines flies.
• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument-Airplane.
• All aeronautical experience requirements for an ATP, Airplane category rating, as set forth in 14 CFR
• 61.159.
• Current ATP written exam.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License issued by a US state or US territory.
• Must be comfortable with a domicile in Seattle, WA; Los Angeles, CA; Anchorage, AK; Portland, OR; San Diego, CA; or San Francisco, CA.
• Excellent judgement, leadership skills, demonstrated commandability and maturity.
• Professional demeanor and appearance.
• Ability to use sound judgement in decision making.
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure.
• Minimum 23 years of age.
• Must be Authorized to work in the U.S.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred

• Four-year degree from an accredited university.
• An FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate.
• 500 hours of multi-engine airplane time.
• Minimum of 50 hours of flight time within the last 12 months.
• 500 hours of turbine PIC time.
• Turbojet/ turbo prop experience in a complex flying environment.

Airport SIDA Badge Requirements

Important notification for employees working at an airport or maintenance hangar: Employees will be required to obtain a SIDA badge provided by the airport authority and maintain good standing in order to keep their SIDA badge. Review the SIDA Badge Requirements document for a comprehensive overview. If an employee does not qualify for a SIDA badge or has their SIDA badge pulled from them, the employee will be terminated.

Job-Specific Leadership Expectations

Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance.

Salary Details

Alaska Seniority List Pay Details

• First year pay rate: $129.71 (per contract)
• Monthly pay guarantee: 70 hours
• Reserve pay guarantee: 75 hours (long call); 84 hours (short call)

Total Rewards

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.

• This role pays per collective bargaining agreement.
• Free stand‑by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air
• Comprehensive well‑being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
• Generous 401k contribution/match program
• Annual bonus plans
• Generous holiday and paid time off

For more information about Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Regular/Temporary

Regular