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Horizon Air pilot requirements 2026
To fly for Horizon Air, 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 with multi-engine and instrument ratings, first-class medical, FCC restricted radiotelephone permit |
| Type rating | Provided in training (E175) |
| Other | Candidates need 1,500 hrs total or R-ATP eligibility, 500 cross-country hours (200 with R-ATP or military), 100 night hours, 250 PIC hours (including 100 cross-country and 25 night), 75 instrument hours and 25 multi-engine hours (100 preferred). Other requirements are a high school diploma (4-year degree preferred), minimum age 21, an unrestricted passport and U.S. work authorization. An Experienced FO also needs 200 hrs of Part 121 PIC prior qualifying time. |
Requirements in the open adverts (1)
| Vacancy | Total hours | Command (PIC) | Type rating | Licence | Age | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Experienced First Officer – Horizon Air | 1,500 hours | – | Not needed | – | – | – |
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