"We identified what was important to our pilot group and worked to implement an approach that will help Horizon Air retain an experienced workforce and attract new talent. "In light of recent wage increases across all segments of our industry, significant improvements were necessary for Horizon Air to remain competitive in attracting and retaining pilots," said Horizon pilot and IBT 1224 Executive Council Chairman Henry Simkins." Together, we are positioning Horizon for a strong future." I'm grateful to our pilots and to our colleagues at the IBT for their collaboration and hard work in getting to this point. "We are focused on making Horizon the regional carrier of choice for pilots, and this agreement positions us well. The ongoing industry pilot shortage has put a strain on this service, and it's more critical than ever that we attract and retain our talented pilots," said Joe Sprague, president of Horizon Air." "Horizon Air is proud to serve communities throughout the West – places that we call home. 2 and is effective immediately upon today's ratification. Similarly, a new co-pilot’s salary nearly doubles, from $46,000 to $86,000.Ī tentative agreement was reached with the IBT on Sept.Per 950 hours per year, a first-year captain’s salary increases from about $77,000 to $142,000.Fresh hired co-pilots, who are now getting $48 per hour go up to $90 per hour.First-year captains at Horizon will get from $81 to $149 an hour, which is the highest rate of any regional carrier.Captains will get an average pay hike of 74% while co-pilots will get an 85% pay increase.More than 91% of Horizon pilots voted, and the agreement passed by 99%. Additional improvements involve commuter policies and instructor benefits. The agreement includes important pay increases and enhancements to retirement benefits. Horizon Air and its sister carrier Alaska Airlines are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group, and all Horizon-operated scheduled flights are marketed and sold by Alaska Airlines. Horizon Air Industries, Inc., operating as Horizon Air, is an American regional airline based in SeaTac, Washington, United States.
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