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Experienced First Officer — Aircraft Assigned by Seniority
✈️ Experienced First Officer — Aircraft Assigned by Seniority
Join a high-performing Part 121 flight deck as an Experienced First Officer. Fly a modern, safety-first fleet with aircraft assignment awarded by seniority, receive company-provided type training (no type rating required), and help deliver an exceptional passenger experience across the Pacific Northwest and Alaska.
🌟 Why this seat
- Aircraft assignment by seniority — build your path as you advance.
- NTR: No type rating required; comprehensive training provided.
- Lead from the right seat with excellent judgment, maturity, and command presence.
- Operate in dynamic weather and terrain environments that sharpen your airmanship.
📍 Bases & operations
Must be willing to accept a base assignment in Seattle, WA; Portland, OR; Spokane, WA; Boise, ID; Medford, OR; Anchorage, AK; or Everett, WA based on company need.
🧰 What you bring
- Excellent judgment, leadership skills, demonstrated command ability, and maturity.
- Ability to communicate in English.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (visa sponsorship not provided).
🧭 Minimum flight experience
- Total time: 1,465 hours (or R-ATP qualified)
- Pilot in Command (PIC): 250 hours total, including 100 hours cross-country and 25 hours night
- Cross-country: 500 hours, or 200 hours if R-ATP or military qualified
- Night: 100 hours
- Instrument: 75 hours in actual or simulated conditions
- Multi-engine: 25 hours (minimum)
Preferred: 100 hours multi-engine and 100 hours flown in the last 12 months.
📜 Prior qualifying time (200 hours) — meet one pathway
Per FAR §121.436, provide proof of at least 200 hours prior qualifying time via one of the following:
- 200 hours as Second in Command at a Part 121 carrier (FAR §121.436(a)(3))
- 200 hours as PIC at a Part 91 carrier flying a multi-engine turbine-powered fixed-wing or powered-lift aircraft with an ATP and applicable type rating (FAR §91.1053(a)(2)(i))
- 200 hours as PIC at a Part 135 carrier in passenger-carrying operations of a turbojet airplane with a passenger-seat configuration of 10+ (excluding crew seats) (FAR §135.243(a)(1))
- 200 hours as PIC at a Part 135 carrier in passenger-carrying commuter operations of a multiengine airplane (FAR §135.243(a)(1))
- 200 hours as PIC at a Part 135 carrier holding an ATP and, if required, appropriate type rating for that airplane (FAR §135.243(a)(1))
- 200 hours of military PIC time in a multiengine turbine-powered fixed-wing or powered-lift aircraft in an operation requiring more than one pilot (FAR §121.436(c))
All prior qualifying time will be verified in pilot logbooks with the System Chief Pilot and/or Director of Operations at the time of interview.
🪪 Credentials & clearances
- FCC Permit: Restricted Radiotelephone Operator
- Passport: Valid passport allowing unrestricted travel to/from the U.S. without a TRP
- Driver’s License: Valid U.S. driver’s license
- Airport Access: Ability to obtain and maintain a SIDA badge in good standing
📅 Schedule & travel
- Willing to work multiple days away from home
- Varied schedule, including weekends and holidays without restrictions
📨 Ready to line up and wait?
If you meet the qualifications and are ready to advance with aircraft assignment by seniority, apply now and take the next step in your Part 121 career.

