No matter where you are in your pilot career, you’re going places. Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air have open pilot jobs for everyone; from those just earning their wings, those moving from a narrow-body to wide-body, or looking fly long-haul international. When you begin seeking jobs for pilots in the Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air family, you are embarking on a great adventure - and it all starts here.
Watch the video below to hear from some of our pilots:
OBAP Pilots Video
Launch Your Pilot Career with our Pilot Training and Development Programs
For pilots just starting out or still working on their minimum requirements, our pilot training and development programs at Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air provide a path to aviation pilot jobs that are fulfilling and meaningful; knowing that flying is more than a job - it’s a passion. Our pilots come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, and our diversity is one of our biggest strengths. We encourage and empower every employee to chart their own path from pilot training to First Officers, to Captains.
Ascend Pilot Academy
Aspiring pilots with little to no flight experience, once enrolled, receive:
- Pilot training with an award-winning flight school
- Access to financial aid and a stipend up to $27,000
Pilot Development Program
Enrolled pilots working on their minimum requirements receive:
- A stipend up to $12,500
- Mentorship with a professional pilot
- A guaranteed interview with Horizon Air
True North
Aspiring pilots who are enrolled in our four-year university partner schools are eligible for this program. If selected, participants receive:
- Reimbursement for up to 80% of all flight lab fees
- Mentorship with a professional pilot
Alaska Air Group Pilot Career Journey
Our History of Aviation and Flying Excellence
No matter where you are in your pilot career, you’re going places. Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air have open pilot jobs for everyone; from those just earning their wings, those moving from a narrow-body to wide-body, or looking fly long-haul international. When you begin seeking jobs for pilots in the Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air family, you are embarking on a great adventure - and it all starts here.
Pilot jobs are more than jobs. They’re a lifestyle.
When it comes to pilots, we know there is no typical airline pilot. Our aviators are passionate about flying. When you accept a job as a pilot with Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines or Horizon Air, you are joining a company that is pro-pilot, which means, pro-YOU. We trust each aviator to live their values in and out of the cockpit and we work to ensure everyone feels a sense of belonging through a commitment to mentorship. Read more on how together, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air are paving the way for the next generation of aviators through mentorship, innovative training programs and a shared commitment to excellence.
Explore Pilot opportunities
The Pilot Development Program for Horizon employees gives our employees who want to be a commercial pilot the chance to grow within the airline and receive mentorship.
Pilot Programs for EmployeesLooking for a streamlined path to mainline flying? Get your pilot career to the next level via our Pathways program, the fastest path to mainline flying at Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.
Pilot Pathways: Horizon to Alaska and Hawaiian