First Officer

At Hawaiian Airlines, we are all about welcoming our guests with Hawaiian hospitality and aloha, and taking care of our people, our home, and the communities we serve. Join our ‘ohana and be a part of an exciting team of professionals dedicated to serving our kama‘āina and introducing our islands to the world!

Position Summary

Hawaiian Airlines is hiring First Officers to join our Flight Crew.

We offer opportunities to fly a variety of aircraft in several stage lengths, with each aircraft providing distinct schedules and lifestyles. Our B717s hop throughout the Hawaiian Islands allowing you to stay closer to home, while our A321neo’s fly mid-range flights between Hawaii and the West Coast and South Pacific. Our widebody A330-200’s and B787-9 Dreamliners (beginning early 2024!) operate longer domestic and international flights with longer layovers. Finally, our new cargo partnership with Amazon will allow you to be based on the US mainland and operate A330-300 freighters for Prime Air.

Apply now and join our o’hana!

First Officer Responsibilities

Pilots operate regularly scheduled service within the United States and international destinations for the transport of passengers and cargo. Requires Federal Air Transport rating and certification in specific aircraft type used.

Job Requirements

• FAA ATP certified, Airplane Multiengine Land with English proficient endorsement required
• Valid First Class Medical Certificate
• Valid FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
• Minimum 1,500 total flight hours
• Minimum 1,000 fixed wing hours
• High school diploma or its equivalent
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance
• Valid Passport with at least six months validity remaining at time of employment
• Must be eligible to work in the United States; this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship; such as an H-1B visa, by Hawaiian Airlines
• Ability to travel immediately and repeatedly to any location, domestic or international, where Hawaiian Airlines flies
• Must be able to obtain a Flight Crew Visa to all of Hawaiian Airlines’ destinations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to use sound judgment in decision making
• Able to work effectively within diverse teams
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure

At Hawaiian Airlines, we are dedicated to offering a comprehensive total rewards package that aims to attract, engage, and retain the finest talent in the industry. Our rewards structure is thoughtfully designed to include a competitive base salary coupled with variable compensation opportunities. This balanced approach ensures a fulfilling and lucrative work environment, aligning individual achievements with the broader organizational success.

Please note that the provided salary information serves as a general guideline. Our salary is determined by a candidate's experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations. The expected pay range is $81.00 per hour. We’re pleased to offer a $10,000 sign on bonus for pilots joining our Ohana.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1000 hours turbine as PIC (as defined by FAR Part 1)
• Turbojet/turbo prop experience in complex flying environments.
• College degree

• DOT regulations, 14 CFR part 120 identifies this position as performing safety sensitive functions. Individuals will be required to undergo pre-employment testing in accordance with Federal Regulations to determine the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine (PCP), and amphetamines, or a metabolite of those drugs in their system. A negative test result is required as a condition of employment.

*** In addition to routine employment eligibility verification, U.S.-based airlines must gather information to validate country of citizenship and country of birth. Upon hire, you must provide documentation proving your current country of citizenship and birthplace.

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining Hawaiian Airlines as a First Officer, you will need to:

Application Tips, Frequently Asked Questions

• If you have previously applied, interviewed, or tested with Hawaiian Airlines for the First Officer position, you must apply for the position again.
• The questionnaire system will not allow you to save part of your answers – you must complete and submit the assessment and application in its entirety. If you partially complete an application, you will need to complete the entire application again from the beginning.
• Some of the questions are essay-type questions and may require some time to think through your answers. If you feel that you’re not able to complete and submit the assessment in one setting, copy and paste the questions to a text editor like Word, Notepad (MS), or TextEdit (Mac).
• The system does not have a spell check feature.

Your online application AND submittal of your resume and any letters of recommendation must be uploaded to your application.

Mahalo for your interest in Hawaiian Airlines!

About Hawaiian Airlines

Now in its 95th year of continuous service, Hawaiian is Hawaiʻi's biggest and longest-serving airline. Hawaiian offers approximately 150 daily flights within the Hawaiian Islands, and nonstop flights between Hawaiʻi and 15 U.S. gateway cities – more than any other airline – as well as service connecting Honolulu and American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea and Tahiti.
Consumer surveys by Condé Nast Traveler and TripAdvisor have placed Hawaiian among the top of all domestic airlines serving Hawaiʻi. The carrier was named Hawaiʻi's best employer by Forbes in 2022 and has topped Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best list as the No. 1 U.S. airline for the past two years. Hawaiian has also led all U.S. carriers in on-time performance for 18 consecutive years (2004-2021) as reported by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

The airline is committed to connecting people with aloha by offering complimentary meals for all guests on transpacific routes and the convenience of no change fees on Main Cabin and Premium Cabin seats. HawaiianMiles members also enjoy flexibility with miles that never expire. As Hawai‘i’s hometown airline, Hawaiian encourages guests to Travel Pono and experience the islands safely and respectfully.

Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. is a subsidiary of Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HA). Additional information is available at HawaiianAirlines.com. Follow Hawaiian’s Twitter updates (@HawaiianAir), become a fan on Facebook (Hawaiian Airlines), and follow us on Instagram (hawaiianairlines). For career postings and updates, follow Hawaiian’s LinkedIn page.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)