Alaska Airlines Pilot Hiring Information
Alaska Airlines is a major US air carrier that operates a fleet of Airbus A320s and Boeing 737s in North and Central America, including Alaska and Hawaii.
ALASKA AIRLINES PILOT HIRING REQUIREMENTS
Accepting Applications: Yes
Minimum Flight Time Requirements:
Multi-engine commercial certificate with instrument rating
1,500 hours total time
500 hours of fixed wing turbine
250 hours PIC or SIC as defined in 14 CFR 61.159(a)(5) in airplane category
50 hours multi-engine airplane
Competitive Flight Time:
2,500 - 7,000 hours total time
1,000+ hours turbine PIC
Previous 121 or military
Pilot Career Services:
Application Link:
COMPANY INFORMATION
Fleet Type & Count:
AIRCRAFT | TOTAL | ORDERS |
|---|---|---|
A-321-NEO | 10 | - |
A-320-200 | 20 | - |
B-737-MAX-9 | 53 | 40 |
B-737-900 | 91 | - |
B-737-800 | 61 | - |
B-737-700 | 14 | - |
Total | 229 | 40 |
Number of Pilots:
3,282
Estimated Age 65 Retirements:
2023: 46
2024: 54
2025: 73
2026: 72
2027: 93
2028: 77
2029: 111
2030: 93
2031: 104
2032: 115
2033: 116
Pilot Bases:
ANC, LAX, PDX, SEA, SFO
Regional Airline Affiliates:
Pilot Pathway Program:
ALASKA AIRLINES CAPTAIN PAY SCALES (Per Hour)
Monthly Reserve (long-call)/Line Guarantee: 75 hours
Monthly Reserve (short-call) Guarantee: 79 hours
Ex: 12+ Year Captain Minimum Reserve Compensation: $318.24 x 75 hours x 12 months = $286,416
ALASKA AIRLINES FIRST OFFICER PAY SCALES (Per Hour)
Monthly Reserve (long-call)/Line Guarantee: 75 hours
Monthly Reserve (short-call) Guarantee: 79 hours
Ex: 12+ Year First Officer Minimum Reserve Compensation: $220.00 x 75 hours x 12 months = $198,000
First Year First Officer Minimum Reserve Compensation: $93,600