Horizon Air Pilot Hiring Information

Horizon Air, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Alaska Air Group, is a regional airline serving destinations throughout the western United States and Canada.

Currently Hiring: Yes

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Minimum Flight Time Requirements:

1,500 hours total time​; or

Graduate of Restricted ATP authorized institute with:

1,250 hours total time (Associate's degree)

1,000 hours total time (Bachelor's degree)

750 hours total time (military-trained and qualified)

250 hours PIC​

25 hours multi-engine land

100 hours night

75 hours instrument

500 hours cross-country (reducible to 200 for R-ATP)

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Hiring Incentive Program:

Alaska Ascend Pilot Pathway Program

Pilot Career Services:

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Application Link:

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Fleet Type & Count:

*Fleet Information obtained from AS SEC Form 10-K

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Number of Pilots:

888

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Pilot Bases:

BOI, GEG, MFR, PAE, PDX, SEA

Mainline Partnership:

Alaska Airlines

Monthly Reserve Guarantee: 73 hours

Monthly Line Guarantee: 75 hours ERJ-175 (70 hours Q-400)

Ex: 18+ Year ERJ-175 Captain Minimum Reserve Compensation: $129.02 x 73 hrs x 12 months = $113,022

Monthly Reserve Guarantee: 73 hours

Monthly Line Guarantee: 75 hours ERJ-175 (70 hours Q-400)

Ex: 8+ Year First Officer Minimum Reserve Compensation: $62.64 x 73 hrs x 12 months = $54,873

First Year First Officer Minimum Reserve Compensation: $42,398