
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 (Pilot Development Program Only)
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)
Preferred Additional Flight Time:
100 hours multi-engine land
College 4-year degree
Hiring Incentive Program:
Pilot Career Services:
Application Link:
COMPANY INFORMATION
Fleet Type & Count:
AIRCRAFT | TOTAL |
---|---|
ERJ-175 | 33 |
Q-400 | 5 |
Total | 38 |
Number of Pilots:
725
Pilot Bases:
ANC, BOI, GEG, MFR, PAE, PDX, SEA

Mainline Partnership:
HORIZON AIR CAPTAIN PAY SCALES (Per Hour)
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: $215.00 x 73 hrs x 12 months = $188,340
HORIZON AIR FIRST OFFICER PAY SCALES (Per Hour)
Monthly Reserve Guarantee: 73 hours
Monthly Line Guarantee: 75 hours ERJ-175 (70 hours Q-400)
Ex: 8+ 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