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Horizon Air Pilot Hiring Information

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

HORIZON AIR PILOT HIRING REQUIREMENTS

Accepting Applications: Yes

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)

500+ hours 121 SIC (Prior Qualifying Time)

250 hours PIC

25 hours multi-engine land

100 hours night

75 hours instrument

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

Preferred Additional Flight Time:

100 hours multi-engine land

College 4-year degree

Hiring Incentive Program:

Alaska Ascend Pilot Pathway Program

Pilot Career Services:

Application Link:

COMPANY INFORMATION

Fleet Type & Count:
AIRCRAFT
TOTAL
ERJ-175
39
Q-400
5
Total
38

Number of Pilots:

725

Pilot Bases:

ANC, BOI, GEG, MFR, PAE, PDX, SEA

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Mainline Partnership:

Alaska Airlines

HORIZON AIR CAPTAIN PAY SCALES (Per Hour)

Monthly Reserve Guarantee: 73 hours

Monthly Line Guarantee: 75 hours

Ex: 12 Year Captain Minimum Reserve Compensation: $191.25 x 73 hrs x 12 months = $167,535

HORIZON AIR FIRST OFFICER PAY SCALES (Per Hour)

Monthly Reserve Guarantee: 73 hours

Monthly Line Guarantee: 75 hours

Ex: 4 Year First Officer Minimum Reserve Compensation: $108.75 x 73 hrs x 12 months = $95,265

First Year First Officer Minimum Reserve Compensation: $78,840

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