Horizon Air Pilot Development Program

As a pilot for Horizon Air, you will be among the best in the regional airline industry as you fly throughout the West. To help keep you at the top of your game, we offer attractive compensation, development opportunities, a path to our mainline carrier Alaska Airlines, and a great team that's known for its skill and close-knit teamwork. 

Program Summary

The Pilot Development Program is geared toward pilot students and certified flight instructors that attend or instruct at a flight training program and are interested in a career with Horizon Air. As the regional carrier for Alaska Airlines, you will fly through some of the most beautiful parts of our country with advanced avionics at your fingertips that keep the flying fun. If you want to join a solid team with a strong company culture, we invite you to apply today. The program offers training, mentorship, and a defined path to starting a career with Horizon Air. Pilots sign an agreement to work for Horizon Air for a minimum of two years after reaching ATP minimums.

Key Duties

• Attend program specific meetings as scheduled
• Check in meetings scheduled with program director every 6 months
• Complete monthly survey of flight hours

Required

• Active Private Pilot License.
• Valid, unexpired FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
• Valid FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
• Valid US driver’s license.
• Ability to provide accurate flight records including logbooks.
• Successfully complete pilot development program in accordance with program guidelines (required for Horizon First Officer position).
• Minimum of 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Authorization to work in the U.S.
• Possess and maintain a valid passport allowing unrestricted travel, without a Temporary Resident Permit, to and from the U.S.

Leadership Expectations

• Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.

Our close-knit flight operations team orchestrates the daily operations of our airline, creating an airline people love from behind the scenes. Whether you’re new to the industry or a seasoned pro, you’ll use your expertise to create the situations that make guest experiences as safe and enjoyable as possible. You’ll be at the heart of how our airlines will achieve its goals and enjoy the opportunities you’ll have to create a long and satisfying career with us.

Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information (including family medical history) or other legally protected characteristics. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will also be considered for employment, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We are an E-Verify ® employer, where required by law.