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SEATTLE, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Horizon Air’s greater than 700 pilots, who’re represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT), voted to ratify a brand new agreement geared toward supporting the corporate’s pilots and retaining expertise as mainline airways proceed hiring pilots away from regional airways at document ranges. The agreement consists of essential pay will increase and enhancements to retirement advantages. Additional enhancements contain commuter insurance policies and teacher advantages.
More than 91% of Horizon pilots voted, and the agreement handed by 99%.
A tentative agreement was reached with the IBT on Sept. 2 and is efficient instantly upon at this time’s ratification.
“Horizon Air is proud to serve communities throughout the West – places that we call home. 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,” stated Joe Sprague, president of Horizon Air. “We are focused on making Horizon the regional carrier of choice for pilots, and this agreement positions us well. I’m grateful to our pilots and to our colleagues at the IBT for their collaboration and hard work in getting to this point. Together, we are positioning Horizon for a strong future.”
“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,” stated Horizon pilot and IBT 1224 Executive Council Chairman Henry Simkins. “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. We appreciate management’s investment in our skilled professionals that continue to safely deliver our wonderful passengers every day.”
The pilot scarcity and the transition to a single fleet of Embraer 175 plane has resulted in a brief discount of Horizon’s scheduled flying. Nonetheless, Horizon continues to fly to each group we serve. Regional air service supplies important help for financial growth and robust native communities. We’re dedicated to making sure this service stays sturdy into the long run.
The new agreement with Horizon pilots enhances different firm efforts which can be increasing and diversifying the pilot pipeline by way of investments within the Ascend Pilot Academy and the Pilot Development Program. This is a precedence, as Alaska and Horizon estimate the necessity to rent 500 pilots annually by way of 2025.
With bases in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska, Horizon serves greater than 45 cities all through the Pacific Northwest, California, the Midwest, and British Columbia and Alberta in Canada. Horizon maintains pilot crew bases in Anchorage, Boise, Everett, Medford, Portland, Seattle and Spokane.
About Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines and our regional companions serve greater than 120 locations throughout the United States, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica and Mexico. We emphasize offering low fares for our company, award-winning customer support and sustainability efforts. Alaska is a member of the oneworld world alliance. With the alliance and our further airline companions, company can journey to greater than 1,000 locations on greater than 20 airways whereas incomes and redeeming miles on flights to places all over the world. Learn extra about Alaska at information.alaskaair.com. Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group ( NYSE: ALK).
SOURCE Horizon Air
