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Pilots
Total

3406

Active

3406

Furloughed
0
Union: ALPA
Hiring: Yes
Fleet
737-700: 11
737-800: 59
737-900: 3
737-900ER: 79
737-Max8: 5 (65 on order)
737-Max9: 76
737-Max10: awaiting cert.
For more information, please visit Alaska Career Page

Flight Training

  • Training is primarily conducted at Alaska Airlines’ Flight Training Center located in Seattle, Washington. The facility is equipped with state-of-the-art simulators and classrooms to provide a conducive learning environment.

  • New hire training at Alaska Airlines encompasses several key phases:

    • Ground School: An intensive classroom-based curriculum covering company policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), aircraft systems, and Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs).

    • Simulator Training: Hands-on sessions in full-motion flight simulators, focusing on normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures specific to the Boeing 737 fleet.

    • Line-Oriented Flight Training (LOFT): Scenario-based training that simulates real-world flight operations to enhance decision-making and crew resource management skills.

    • Initial Operating Experience (IOE): Supervised flights with a Line Check Airman (LCA) to apply training in actual flight operations and ensure readiness for unsupervised line flying.

    • Final Evaluation: A comprehensive checkride assessing proficiency in all aspects of flight operations before being released to line flying.

  • Alaska Airlines is also pioneering the use of Virtual Reality (VR) technology in pilot training. In April 2025, the airline partnered with Loft Dynamics to co-develop the world’s first Boeing 737 VR simulators. These VR simulators aim to enhance training realism and accessibility across various training bases.

PayScale

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Hiring

  • Alaska Airlines (combined Alaska/Hawaiian) is currently accepting First Officer applications. The official job posting is live and shows an “Apply by 7:00 PM PT on 12/31/2025” deadline.
  • Integration with Hawaiian Airlines: Alaska Airlines is pursuing a single operating certificate with Hawaiian Airlines, with full pilot group integration expected to take 12–18 months. This may impact hiring timelines and opportunities.
  • Priority for Existing Pool: Pilots with Conditional Job Offers (CJOs) from late 2023 who haven’t received class dates will get priority for new interviews when hiring resumes. CJOs expire after 12 months (24 months for military pilots), requiring reapplication.
  • Hiring at Horizon Air: Horizon Air, Alaska’s regional partner, is actively hiring experienced First Officers with at least 200 hours of FAA-approved Prior Qualifying Time. This offers a pathway to Alaska Airlines through the Pilot Pathways Program.
  • Pilot Requirements:
    • FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate or Restricted ATP (R-ATP) qualifications.
    • Minimum 2,000 hours total flight time in fixed-wing aircraft (or 1,200 hours in high-performance military aircraft; up to 1,000 hours of rotor-wing time may count).
    • Minimum 50 hours of flight time in the last 12 months.
    • High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred but not required.
    • Valid U.S. passport and driver’s license; must be authorized to work in the U.S.
    • Domiciles: Seattle, WA; Los Angeles, CA; Anchorage, AK; Portland, OR; San Francisco, CA

Domiciles

ANC, LAX, PDX, SEA, SFO

Quick Brief

  • Flights to London and Reykjavik are scheduled to begin flying in Spring 2026. They mark the fourth and fifth of at least 12 intercontinental destinations we’ll serve from our hometown airport in Seattle by 2030.
  • The airline is also expanding its domestic network with new California routes, and will begin offering Starlink’s high-speed Wi-Fi in 2026.
  • Alaska completed its purchase of Hawaiian Airlines and is operating under 2 separate certificates.
  • Alaska Airlines commenced daily nonstop flights from Seattle to Tokyo Narita on May 12, 2025, utilizing Hawaiian Airlines’ Airbus A330-200 aircraft. A new route to Seoul Incheon is scheduled to begin in October 2025, marking Alaska’s entry into long-haul international markets.

Company Overview:

  • Founded in 1932, Alaska Airlines is a major U.S. airline with a strong West Coast presence and a member of the Oneworld alliance.
  • IATA code: AS; ICAO code: ASA
  • ATC callsign: “Alaska”

Current Operations:

  • Fleet Updates:

    • Operating a mix of Boeing 737-700, 737-800, 737-900, 737-900ER, and 737 MAX, 787-9 aircraft.
    • Regional operations under Horizon Air and SkyWest Airlines with Embraer E175 aircraft.
    • iPad Electronic Flight Kits (EFKs) issued to all pilots.

  • Operations & Hubs:

    • Primary hubs include SEA, PDX, ANC, SFO, and LAX, with a strong focus on West Coast and transcontinental routes.
    • Expanding partnerships through the Oneworld alliance and codeshare agreements.

Headquarters

19300 International Boulevard, Seattle, WA 98188

Located near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Alaska Airlines’ corporate headquarters supports its growing domestic and international network.

Website
www.alaskaair.com
CEO
Ben Minicucci

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