Alaska Airlines: pilot minimums, pay and hiring
| Type | Major airline (Part 121), Alaska Air Group (with Hawaiian Airlines) |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Seattle, Washington (per SEC filings) |
| Bases | Seattle, Los Angeles, Anchorage, Portland, San Francisco (Alaska seniority list) |
| Aircraft | Not published on the page checked |
| Published pilot minimums | Required: 1,500 h total, 500 h fixed-wing turbine, commercial certificate with instrument-airplane, ATP aeronautical experience per 14 CFR 61.159, current ATP written, First Class medical, age 23+. Preferred: ATP, 500 h multi-engine, 500 h turbine PIC, 4-year degree. |
| Published pay | First officer $129.71/hour (year 1, per contract); 70-hour monthly guarantee |
| Hiring status | Accepting applications for Alaska and Hawaiian seniority lists |
| Careers | careers.alaskaair.com/career-opportunities/pilots/alaska-airlines/ |
The same page lists Hawaiian Airlines' first-year rate as $90.00 per contract with a 75-hour guarantee. Horizon Air pilots have a Pathways program to Alaska.
Source / last checked: careers.alaskaair.com/career-opportunities/pilots/alaska-airlines/, data.sec.gov/submissions/CIK0000766421.json · checked Oct 25, 2026. Fields marked "Not published" were not stated on the official source when we checked. Always confirm on the operator's site before applying.
FAQ
What are Alaska Airlines's pilot minimums?
Required: 1,500 h total, 500 h fixed-wing turbine, commercial certificate with instrument-airplane, ATP aeronautical experience per 14 CFR 61.159, current ATP written, First Class medical, age 23+. Preferred: ATP, 500 h multi-engine, 500 h turbine PIC, 4-year degree.
How much does Alaska Airlines pay pilots?
First officer $129.71/hour (year 1, per contract); 70-hour monthly guarantee