Program Details
Program Summary
True North is a program that aims to support aviation students at affiliated schools. The program focuses on making substantial investments in the next generation of aviation leaders through strategic outreach with universities. We currently work with Delaware State University (DSU), University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) and California Baptist University (CBU).
Program Benefits:
Financial Assistance: Horizon Air will provide post-instrument funds in the amount of $12,500, and Alaska Airlines will provide the remainder of the funding for flight lab fees up to $42,500.
Career Path: A clear route to certification and employment as a Pilot with Horizon Air and Alaska Airlines upon completion of the program.
- To be offered a conditional position with Alaska Airlines (when the time arises, in order of Horizon Seniority Number), a Pilot must also satisfy the minimum qualifications for the First Officer at Alaska Airlines position. The pilot does not need to interview at Alaska Airlines, as it is part of the True North program.
Key Duties:
Join Horizon Air and be placed on the Pathway list.
Meet all program requirements.
Reach the top of the seniority list.
Opportunity to transition to Alaska Airlines through the Pathway Program once requirements and seniority are met.
Commit to a minimum of 5 years of employment with Horizon Air and Alaska Airlines following program completion.
Program Specific Requirements
Required
Have successfully completed their private pilot license
Must hold a 1st Class Medical
Be enrolled in the aviation program at either DSU, UMES and CBU
Must be in good standing with their University
Entry into the program requires that the student agrees to a release of records allowing Horizon Air and Alaska Airlines full access to the following records:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Authorization to work in the U.S.
Program Specific Expectations
- Participants are expected to embody the core values of Horizon Air and Alaska Airlines: Own Safety, Do the Right Thing, Be Caring and Kind, and Deliver Performance.
Company Alaska Airlines
Job-Specific Leadership Expectations
Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance.
FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Regular/Temporary Regular
Employment Type N/A
Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on 3/13/2026
Location Seattle - Hub
Regulatory Information Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement It is the policy of Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and to ensure equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and benefits of employment or potential employment.
We also prohibit discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.
We have established an EEO Compliance Program under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 503”) and the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (“VEVRAA”). All applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. In addition, we have established an audit and reporting system to allow for effective measurement of its equal employment opportunity activities.
To implement this policy, we will:
(1) Recruit, hire, train and promote qualified persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and any other legally protected categories;
(2) Ensure that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements; and
(3) Ensure that all personnel actions and employment activities such as compensation, benefits, promotions, layoffs, return from layoff, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air sponsored programs, and tuition assistance will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.
Employees and applicants for employment will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion or discrimination because they have engaged or may engage in (1) filing a complaint, (2) opposing any act or practice made unlawful by, or exercising any other right protected by, any Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions of VEVRAA, or (3) assisting or participating in any investigation, compliance evaluation, hearing, or any other activity related to the administration of any Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions of VEVRAA.
Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT – regulations, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines or a metabolite of these drugs prior to any offer or employment or transfer into a safety-sensitive position. Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines/Horizon Air and any employment offer will be withdrawn.
Job Locations USA-WA-SeaTac
Requisition ID 2026-18309
Employment Type N/A
Category Pilots
