First Officer - Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines

Anchorage (AK)

On-site

USD 81,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Free stand-by travel privileges

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k contribution/match

Job summary

Alaska Airlines seeks a First Officer to join its union-represented fleet, ensuring safety, professionalism, and customer service on each flight. The role supports domestic and international routes with a domicile option across multiple hubs, and requires FAA certificates and English proficiency.

Compensation includes per-contract pay with set hourly and monthly guarantees, along with total rewards such as travel privileges, comprehensive benefits, and retirement plans.

Responsibilities

The First Officer is responsible for ensuring a safe journey and a positive experience for all guests while maintaining a high level of professionalism.

Job description

Overview

As a pilot at Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, you are committed to living our values. You “Own safety” and “Deliver performance” on the job and in your community. You also aim to “Do the right thing” and “Be caring and kind.” These traits are exhibited by all Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines pilots throughout their careers. In return, you’ll have opportunities and experiences to help you reach your career goals.

Role Summary

The First Officer is responsible for ensuring a safe journey and a positive experience for all guests while 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 the holder of an airline transport pilot certificate and have knowledge of all aspects of applicable FARs and AIM.

Job‑Specific Experience, Education & Skills

Alaska Seniority List Requirements

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, with 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 fly.
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 in English.
Must be comfortable with a domicile in Seattle, WA; Los Angeles, CA; Anchorage, AK; Portland, OR; San Francisco, CA.
Excellent judgment, leadership skills, demonstrated commandability and maturity.
Professional demeanor and appearance.
Ability to use sound judgment 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/turboprop experience in a complex flying environment.

Hawaiian Airlines Seniority List Requirements

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, with 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 fly.
FAA ATP certified, Airplane Multiengine Land with English proficient endorsement required.
Strong written and verbal communication in English.
Must be comfortable with a domicile in Seattle, WA; Honolulu, HI; Cincinnati, OH.
Excellent judgment, leadership skills, demonstrated commandability and maturity.
Professional demeanor and appearance.
Ability to use sound judgment 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.
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/turboprop experience in a complex flying environment.

Airport SIDA Badge Requirements

Employees working at an airport or maintenance hangar 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)

Hawaiian Seniority List Pay Details:

First year pay rate: $90.00 (per contract)
Monthly pay guarantee: 75 hours
Reserve pay guarantee: 75 hours (long call); 75 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

Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on

12/31/2026

Location

Seattle - Airport

Regulatory Information

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement: It is the policy of Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and to ensure equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and benefits of employment or potential employment.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

We have established an EEO Compliance Program under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974. All applicants and employees are treated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We have also established an audit and reporting system to allow for effective measurement of our equal employment opportunity activities.

To implement this policy, we will:

Recruit, hire, train, and promote qualified persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected categories;
Ensure that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements;
Ensure that all personnel actions and employment activities, such as compensation, benefits, promotions, layoffs, return from layoff, and Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air sponsored programs, will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

Employees and applicants for employment will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination because they have engaged or may engage in any activities related to filing a complaint or exercising their rights protected by federal, state, or local law regarding equal opportunity.

Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and all applicants are advised that post‑offer and/or pre‑employment drug testing will be conducted. Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines/Horizon Air.

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