Horizon Air pilots recently approved an amendment to their existing eight-year contract, which makes Horizon’s compensation among the highest in the industry.
Of the 531 pilots eligible to vote, 88 percent voted, and 79 percent approved ratification. The pay increase applies to both new and existing pilots.
The pilots are represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT). Horizon Air is a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group.
“These agreements were achieved in partnership with IBT to ensure the company has top-tier pay for our pilots,” Brad Lambert, Horizon’s vice president of flight operations and systems operations control, said. “This much needed pay increase, together with the incentive bonus programs in place, will enable us to attract and retain the best pilots in the industry to meet the increasing demands of our growing airline.”
Horizon also offers Pacific Northwest bases, state-of-the-art flight deck technology and top-tier 401k match to attract pilots.
The Railway Labor Act covers pilots, allowing for contracts not to expire, but instead remain in effect until a new labor agreement is ratified. Contracts, however, can be amended.
Horizon Air’s contract becomes amendable in December 2024.
Horizon Air flies to 39 cities in Canada, Mexico and the United States.