Horizon air Pilots

[CRJ2008]

Hi all,

I just begun my job hunt, just wondering if any current pilot in horizon air has any info regarding QOL, pay, routes, upgrade and company stability.

thank you

 

[unwashed]

QOL depends on the AC you get. Pay is very good check it out on airlinepilotcentral. 6-7 years on upgrade but, we gain five AC by mid next year. We are as stable as the industry gets.

Four year degrees are a must and must have higher than published mins by about times 3.

 

[QXpeon]

QOL depends on the AC you get. Pay is very good check it out on airlinepilotcentral. 6-7 years on upgrade but, we gain five AC by mid next year. We are as stable as the industry gets.

Four year degrees are a must and must have higher than published mins by about times 3.

Correction on the misinfomed individual.

We will gain 12 Q400's by mid next year, that is they don't give back any Q200's. And it doesn't look like we will lose any 200's since no one will find them and the VP of flight ops himself has said on more than one occasion that they aren't looking for anyone to take them.

Upgrade time will come down once those aircraft arrive. So if you want to work here, get your stuff in.

 

[unwashed]

peon, having just had a 6th year FO today, I think the statement is solid. The trips are horrible in the 200 and until the 400 comes north why go south to sit on reserve. Find a regional with better pay. The two Q400's in YYC are in heavy that plus the 12 new ones gives us 14 subtract the 9 200's that gives us five growth aircraft. Will it change, probably, like 290RB leaving or the two DS 400's they left and came back several times. lest not forget the metro that was slated to leave for two years, when the last one received its shower and final taxi to the hanger, it was tasked to quietly replace a 100 to RDM that had broken. Before calling one ill informed, one must be informed.

 

[QXpeon]

So.... where exactly are the 9 200's going again?

 

[unwashed]

The same place our old 100's have gone that we still own, WVa.

 

[WestSide]

Minimums times three is NOT a must...121 or 135 time is regarded highly though.

 

[Midnight Flyer]

Four year degrees are a must and must have higher than published mins by about times 3.

WTF? Why would a regional airline require a degree? At a major, it is understandable.

I've heard tons of people say that at numerous regional airlines, nearly half of the pilots hired don't even bother to show up for training due $hitty pay, crew abuse and low morale......but they want a degree? What nerve.

 

[unwashed]

We have Lawyer's, MBA's, MS's, MA's, and have had Vet's, and Ph.d's. A Bachelors degree is nothing that tough to get. Our people have figured out that people with degree have a higher pass rate in training than nondegreed people. If you don't like it don't apply.

 

[propsarebest]

peon, having just had a 6th year FO today, I think the statement is solid. The trips are horrible in the 200 and until the 400 comes north why go south to sit on reserve. Find a regional with better pay. The two Q400's in YYC are in heavy that plus the 12 new ones gives us 14 subtract the 9 200's that gives us five growth aircraft. Will it change, probably, like 290RB leaving or the two DS 400's they left and came back several times. lest not forget the metro that was slated to leave for two years, when the last one received its shower and final taxi to the hanger, it was tasked to quietly replace a 100 to RDM that had broken. Before calling one ill informed, one must be informed.

Same thing happened with the F28...
when 492 came back to PDX, painted all pretty, it was subbed for a q400 that broke.

Man, that was a hell of a flight, I was lucky to get on all 4 legs of the last F28 flight. What a B L A S T

 

[Hpilot]

We have Lawyer's, MBA's, MS's, MA's, and have had Vet's, and Ph.d's. A Bachelors degree is nothing that tough to get. Our people have figured out that people with degree have a higher pass rate in training than nondegreed people. If you don't like it don't apply.

Yeah, it amazes me how many captains I fly with have advanced degrees. Quit a few however are using the previous education and experience to leave. Flew with a practicing psychologist recently who was on the way out. Pretty soon having a four year will be the kiss of death for getting on at a commuter, just like >1000 PIC 121 turbine. They know once you get a taste you'll leave.

 

[onewithwings]

This was sent to me by a friend who works for QX right from their website:


Pilot
Portland, OR
Denver, CO
Seattle,WA
Requirements

Primary Duties:
The Pilot in command of an aircraft is directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to the safe operation of that aircraft. They must understand the FAR’s and comply at all times. Pilots coordinate tasks to permit flight fueling, loading, passenger handling, etc. and associated duties to covey passengers in a safe manner in accordance with company policies, and procedures, FOM, FAR’s, CRF’s, etc. Pilots are team members both in the cockpit (CRM), and with other operational departments. Pilots are expected to present a professional image at all times, including grooming standards and demeanor, as a key representative of the company to both external customers and internal employees.

Minimum Requirements:
-Must hold current class FAA Medical Certificate
-High school diploma or equivalent
-FAA Commercial Pilot’s Certificate with multi-engine and instrument ratings
-Minimum 1,000 hours of total flight time, with a minimum of 60 hours flown in last 6 months
-Minimum 100 hours multi-engine
-Minimum age of 18

Strong Preferences:
-College degree from a four year accredited university


Core Competencies:
At Horizon we measure performance as it relates to our company values and success factors to include: Building Trust, Initiating Action, Customer Service Orientation, Safety Consciousness, Adaptability, Work Ethic, and Technical Ability.

Fingerprinting:
Federal regulations may require applicants to submit fingerprints for a criminal history investigation(s).

Drug Screening:
This position may be a FAA Covered position, which is subject to mandated breath alcohol and drug testing.