Take Control of Your Pilot Career

SkyWest Airlines pilots have more opportunity and access than any other regional pilots, allowing them to truly Take Control of Their Pilot Careers. With 20 domiciles, a fleet of nearly 500 aircraft, and flying agreements with four mainline partners – United, Delta, American and Alaska – SkyWest offers the best quality of life for pilots. In addition to excellent pay, profit sharing bonus and 401(k) match, SkyWest pilots enjoy rapid upgrade times. Join our team and Take Control of Your Pilot Career today.

*See Requirements for more information.

 

Minimum Hour Requirement

ATP Certificate Holder
(1,500 hours)
  • Be at least 23 years old
  • 500 hours of cross country
  • 100 hours of night
  • 75 hours of instrument
  • 25 hours of actual multi-engine
Restricted ATP Holder
(1,500 hours)
  • Be at least 21 years old
  • 200 hours of cross country
  • 100 hours of night
  • 75 hours of instrument
  • 25 hours of actual multi-engine
Restricted ATP Holder
(1,250 hours)
  • At least 21 years old
  • 30 semester credit hours of aviation-related coursework and transcripts
  • Associate degree from approved institution and proof of completion
  • 200 hours of cross country
  • 100 hours of night
  • 75 hours of instrument
  • 25 hours of actual multi-engine
  • Instrument Commercial Rating earned under Part 141 at approved institution
Restricted ATP Holder
(1,000 hours)
  • At least 21 years old
  • 60 semester credit hours of aviation related coursework and transcripts
  • Bachelor’s degree from approved institution and proof of completion
  • 200 hours of cross country
  • 100 hours of night
  • 75 hours of instrument
  • Instrument commercial rating earned under Part 141 at an approved institution
Restricted ATP Holder
(750 hours)
  • Military pilot
  • DD-214 Honorable Discharge or record of current service
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Take Control of Your Career

SkyWest is a great place to create a lifelong pilot career. We also want to support those who are interested in other flying opportunities and are excited to provide a Guaranteed Pilot Interview Program with Delta and Alaska Airlines. SkyWest captains with at least 24 months in the left seat who opt-into this program will secure an interview with the carrier(s) of their choice. Interviews are held regularly with SkyWest captains being interviewed each month.

Payscale

In addition to top-tier pay rates, SkyWest pilots also enjoy work rules and benefits that are the best in the industry.

  • 75 hours per month after completing Initial Operating Experience (IOE)
  • 4.2 hours as a minimum daily guarantee
  • Six paid holidays per year, whether working or not
  • 100% deadhead pay
  • Industry-leading 401(k) program
  • Unmatched GPI programs with two partners
1 Year
3 Year
12 Year
20 Year

Captain

1 Year
$141.40/flight hour
3 Year
$150.88/flight hour
12 Year
$194.02/flight hour
20 Year
$218.16/flight hour

First Officer

1 Year
$90.90/flight hour
3 Year
$96.15/flight hour
Recruiting Events
Pilots Event

Jul 11, 2025

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FAPA Pilot Job Fair

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Pilots Event

Jul 21, 2025

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Oshkosh, WI

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025

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Pilots Event

Jul 22, 2025

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Oshkosh, WI

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025

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Pilots Event

Jul 23, 2025

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Oshkosh, WI

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025

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Pilots Event

Jul 24, 2025

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Oshkosh, WI

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025

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Pilots Event

Jul 25, 2025

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Oshkosh, WI

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025

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Pilots Event

Jul 26, 2025

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Oshkosh, WI

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025

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Pilots Event

Jul 27, 2025

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Jul

Oshkosh, WI

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025

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Pilots Event

Aug 6, 2025

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Tacoma, WA

OBAP 49th Annual Conference

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Pilots Event

Aug 7, 2025

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Aug

Tacoma, WA

OBAP 49th Annual Conference

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Pilots Event

Aug 8, 2025

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Aug

Tacoma, WA

OBAP 49th Annual Conference

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Pilots Event

Sep 18, 2025

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Latino Pilot Association Expo

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Pilots Event

Sep 19, 2025

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Latino Pilot Association Expo

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SkyWest Pilot Must:


SkyWest will provide the means to complete a SkyWest-approved CTP course for those who complete an application and successfully pass the pilot interview.

SkyWest recognizes skills common to helicopter and glider flying and will accept helo/gilder time as part of an applicant’s total time as long as they have a minimum of 250 hours of fixed wing.

No pilot who has been convicted of any criminal offense that will prohibit him/her of gaining Canadian clearance will be hired to fly.

Initially, most pilot new hires can expect to be placed on reserve, depending on the needs of individual domiciles. Regular reserve policy requires a two-hour call out. With a continually growing fleet and more than a dozen domiciles, all SkyWest pilots enjoy exceptional quality of life.

Upgrade Your Career
Year-for-Year Pay Credit for FAR 121 Experience*
+$7,500
for CL65 and ERJ170/190 type-rated pilots
Industry Experience Credit

Have experience with an FAR Part 121 Carrier? Upgrade Your Career and get paid for your experience. Join SkyWest's team of professional aviators and don't worry about pay - we will start your pay at a year-for-year match! That means that every year you have worked at one previous FAR Part 121 carrier counts towards your compensation and benefits (up to a 10 year rate). Plus, we're offering a $7,500 bonus for current CL65 and ERJ 170/190 type-rated pilots. Come work for the best regional in the industry!

Credit will apply to pilot pay (up to 10 years), 401(k) match, profit sharing, and user/vacation accrual. Credit is for time spent at one previous 121 carrier, not cumulative if employed at multiple carriers. Credit does not apply to seat, bidding or travel seniority. Must have at least one year of prior 121 experience. Proof of eligibility is required and must be approved through screening processes. The same application and rigorous interview process applies. This industry-leading program gives pilots a chance to Upgrade Their Careers by coming to SkyWest for better pay, better benefits, better opportunities and better quality of life.

*up to 10 years

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