Hawaiian Airlines - Aviator Intelligence

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Pilots

Total

1176

Active

1176

Furloughed

Union: ALPA

Hiring: Yes

Fleet

A321neo: 18

A330-200: 24

A330-300F: 10

B717: 19

B787: 3 (9 on order)

For more information, please visit Hawaiian Airlines Pilot Career Page

Flight Training

New hire pilots at Hawaiian Airlines can expect a structured and supportive training environment rooted in professionalism and the spirit of aloha. Training typically begins in Honolulu, where crews are immersed in both technical procedures and company culture, including Hawaiian’s strong commitment to hospitality and operational excellence.

Initial Training Highlights:

Training takes place at the carrier’s primary hub in Honolulu (HNL).
Aircraft-specific programs are offered based on fleet needs (B717, A321neo, A330-200, A330-300F, and B787).
First year pay starts at $84/hour across all aircraft types.

Flight Training Structure:

Ground school is followed by simulator training, systems and procedures training, and line-oriented flight training (LOFT).
Hawaiian’s growing fleet—including the addition of B787s and A330-300F freighters for Amazon—means pilots may transition into new aircraft types as operations expand.
Training includes emphasis on inter-island flying, international operations, and long-haul Pacific routes, offering a diverse experience set early in one’s career.

Additional Notes:

No mention of a training contract, but pilots are expected to meet the company’s high standards in professionalism, safety, and cultural fit.
As a union-represented airline (ALPA), pilots benefit from contractual protections and a well-defined pathway through training and upgrades.
Hawaiian’s training emphasizes not just skill, but adaptability, teamwork, and respect for the unique operational and cultural aspects of flying in, out of, and around the Hawaiian Islands.

PayScale

PAY SCALE (Hourly)

Captain	12	11	10	9	8	7	6	5	4	3	2	1
A330-200	407	404	401	398	395	392	389	386	383	380	377	374
B717	294	292	289	287	285	283	281	278	276	274	272	270
B787	407	404	401	398	395	392	389	386	383	380	377	374
A321neo	342	339	337	334	331	329	326	324	321	319	316	313
A330-300F	391	388	385	382	379	376	373	370	367	364	361	358

First Officer	12	11	10	9	8	7	6	5	4	3	2	1
A330-200	284	280	276	272	266	261	251	239	229	216	188	84
B717	205	202	199	197	192	188	181	172	166	156	136	84
B787	284	280	276	272	266	261	251	239	229	216	188	84
A321neo	238	235	232	229	224	219	210	201	193	181	158	84
A330-300F	272	269	265	261	256	250	240	229	220	207	180	84

Hiring

Hawaiian Airlines is not actively hiring pilots. First-year pay has been increased to $84 per hour. The airline offers pilots the opportunity to fly a diverse fleet, including the new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and Airbus A330-300 freighters for Amazon.

Minimum Qualifications:

FAA ATP-certified, Airplane Multiengine Land with English proficiency endorsement.
1,500 total flight hours, with at least 1,000 fixed-wing hours.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid First Class Medical Certificate.
Valid FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.
Valid passport and ability to obtain a flight crew visa for all Hawaiian Airlines destinations.
Must be eligible to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship available).
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and work effectively within diverse teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

1,000 hours of turbine time as PIC (per FAR Part 1).
Turbojet/turboprop experience in complex flying environments.
College degree.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should apply online at Hawaiian Airlines Careers.

Create a profile (if not already done).
Complete the online application.
Upload a current resume.
Optional: Up to four letters of recommendation can be added to the application profile. Highly recommended.

Hawaiian Airlines is dedicated to its mission of growing a profitable airline with a passion for excellence, the aloha spirit, and Hawaiian hospitality. As the airline continues expanding its fleet and global reach, it provides pilots with exciting opportunities for career growth and stability

Domiciles

HNL, CVG

Quick Brief

Company Updates:

Hawaiian Airlines has been acquired by Alaska Airlines, with plans to maintain both brands while integrating operations, including pursuing a single operating certificate over the next 12 to 18 months.
The FAA issued an airworthiness directive mandating stricter inspections of nose landing gear components on Boeing 717s due to a Delta Air Lines incident. Hawaiian, with the world’s largest 717 fleet, faces operational impacts due to the aircraft’s high-cycle usage in inter-island routes. No replacement plan for the aging 717s has been announced.
Following the merger with Alaska Air Group, Hawaiian Airlines is adjusting its fleet deployment. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is being shifted from Los Angeles (LAX) to Seattle (SEA) for double daily Honolulu (HNL)-SEA flights starting August 20, 2025, with LAX-HNL Dreamliner service phasing out by October 26, 2025. The Airbus A330 will replace the Dreamliner on LAX routes.
Hawaiian Airlines pilot hiring window is closed. Aspiring pilots are encouraged to apply, with recommendation letters boosting applications.
Resuming seasonal Auckland to Honolulu flights in November 2025, offering three weekly nonstop flights on Airbus A330 aircraft.
Launching new nonstop service between Seattle and Seoul Incheon starting September 12, 2025
The first of 12 Boeing 787s has arrived, with two more expected in 2024, four in 2025, three in 2026, and two in 2027. The inaugural flight begins in April 2024.
Hawaiian Airlines has entered an agreement to operate 10 Airbus A330-300 freighter aircraft for Amazon, with two already in service, five more arriving in 2024, and the remaining three by summer 2025.

Company Overview:

Hawaiian Airlines was founded in 1929 and is known for its commitment to Hawaiian hospitality and service excellence.
The airline is represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), with an agreement amendable on March 2, 2027.
IATA code: HA; ICAO code: HAL
ATC callsign: “Hawaiian”

Current Operations:

Fleet Updates:
- Operating a mix of Airbus A321neo, A330-200, and Boeing 717 aircraft for passenger services.
- Expanding its long-haul fleet with Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
- New Airbus A330-300 freighter operations for Amazon.
Operations & Hubs:
- Primary hub at HNL with strong domestic, international, and inter-island routes.
- Expanding transpacific operations to North America and Asia-Pacific regions.

Headquarters

3375 Koapaka Street, Suite G-350, Honolulu, HI 96819

Located in Honolulu, Hawaiian Airlines’ corporate offices support its growing domestic and international network.

Website

www.hawaiianairlines.com

CEO
Peter Ingram

Jumpseat & Travel Info

Recommended Listing Cutoff:
- Domestic: 30 minutes prior
- International: 90 minutes prior
Listing & Check-in Procedures:
- Preferred listing method via ID90Travel; walk-ups no longer accepted.
- Listing at the gate is unavailable, as agents cannot verify CASS status.
- Domestic jumpseaters must check in at the ticket counter or service desk and be at the gate at least 15 minutes before departure. The captain must verify credentials and sign HAL Form 110.
- International jumpseaters must check in at the ticket counter, pay any required fees, and have the captain verify credentials and sign HAL Form 110 before proceeding through customs. Flight deck jumpseat is unavailable on international flights—jumpseaters must sit in the passenger cabin.