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Alaska Airlines pilot requirements 2026
To fly for Alaska Airlines, first officers need at least 1,500 hours. 1 open vacancy lists its own requirements below.
General requirements
| First officer, minimum hours | 1,500 hours |
|---|---|
| Licence and medical | FAA Commercial + ATP written; ATP preferred |
| Type rating | company-paid |
| Other | 500 hr turbine; min age 23 |
Requirements in the open adverts (1)
| Vacancy | Total hours | Command (PIC) | Type rating | Licence | Age | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Officer | 1,500 hours | – | Not needed | – | – | – |
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