Horizon Air Hiring
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REPORTS TO: Chief Pilot Office
HORIZON AIR STORY
Horizon Air: behind the name are men and women with a "can-do" spirit and a passion for excellence. Launched in 1981, Horizon Air provides service to cities throughout California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Baja California Sur (Mexico), and British Columbia and Alberta (Canada). Together, Horizon Air and sister carrier Alaska Airlines serve more than 90 cities and are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE:ALK).
It's a heartfelt approach, as much as technological innovations and customer-pleasing onboard service, that is at the core of the "Horizon experience". This has brought us national and international recognition: Horizon Air was named "Regional Airline of the Year" by Air Transport World magazine in 2007 and was also ranked among the top 10 domestic single-class airlines by Travel+Leisure magazine readers from 2002 through 2009.
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POSITION INFORMATION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Pilot in command of an aircraft directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to the safe operation of that aircraft
- Understanding of and compliance with the FAR?s at all times
- Coordinate tasks to permit flight fueling, loading, passenger handling, etc. and associated duties to convey passengers in a safe manner in accordance with company policies, and procedures, FOM, FAR?s, CRF?s, etc.
- Pilots are team members both in the cockpit (CRM), and with other operational departments
- Pilots are expected to present a professional image at all times, including grooming standards and demeanor, as a key representative of the company to both external customers and internal employees
QUALIFICATIONS
- College degree from a four year accredited university preferred
- Must have and be able to maintain a valid passport allowing unrestricted travel to and from the U.S. required
- Must hold current First Class FAA Medical Certificate required
- FAA Commercial Pilot?s Certificate with multi-engine and instrument ratings required
- Minimum 750 hours of total flight time required
- Minimum 50 hours multi-engine required
- Minimum of 60 hours flown in last 6 months required
- Minimum 1,000 hours of total flight time preferred
- Minimum 100 hours of multi-engine preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum age of 18 required
- Authorization to work in the U.S. required
OUR CULTURE - HORIZON AIR
For eligible employees, our company offers a competitive total rewards package that includes insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision care), a 401(k) retirement savings plan, monthly and annual incentive bonus plans, time off and a generous employee travel program (with flight privileges on Alaska Airlines as well).
Key to Horizon Air's success is its distinctive culture, where partnership thrives and co-workers go out of their way to help each other. Each day, employees are guided by the shared values of Integrity, Heart, Partnership, Innovation/Initiative and Continuous Improvement. Horizon Air also fosters a diverse and inclusive culture and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
POSTING INFORMATION
Position closes at midnight on Thurs. Sept. 29th