Horizon Air: pilot minimums, pay and hiring
| Type | Regional airline (Part 121), Alaska Air Group |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Not published on the pages checked |
| Bases | Seattle (SEA), Everett (PAE), Spokane (GEG), Portland (PDX), Medford (MFR), Boise (BOI), Anchorage (ANC) |
| Aircraft | Embraer E175 (44 aircraft, 50 by 2026, per Horizon) |
| Published pilot minimums | 1,500 h total or R-ATP qualified; 500 h cross-country (200 if R-ATP or military); 100 h night; 250 h PIC incl. 100 XC and 25 night; 75 h instrument; 25 h multi-engine (100 preferred) |
| Published pay | First officer $92.72/hour (year 1); captain $153.68/hour (year 1). Year-for-year pay match for prior Part 121 time. |
| Hiring status | Hiring first officers and experienced first officers (200+ h prior qualifying Part 121 PIC time) |
| Careers | careers.alaskaair.com/career-opportunities/pilots/horizon-air/ |
Pilot Pathways program to Alaska Airlines. Horizon lists $6,500 per diem, up to $6,120 401(k) and up to $9,450 performance bonus in its first-year package, and covers an in-house ATP-CTP course.
Source / last checked: careers.alaskaair.com/career-opportunities/pilots/horizon-air/, careers.alaskaair.com/career-opportunities/pilots/horizon-compensation · 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 Horizon Air's pilot minimums?
1,500 h total or R-ATP qualified; 500 h cross-country (200 if R-ATP or military); 100 h night; 250 h PIC incl. 100 XC and 25 night; 75 h instrument; 25 h multi-engine (100 preferred)
How much does Horizon Air pay pilots?
First officer $92.72/hour (year 1); captain $153.68/hour (year 1). Year-for-year pay match for prior Part 121 time.