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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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CRJ ERJ

 
First Officer
Captain

 
First Officer
Captain

 
First Officer
Captain

 
First Officer
Captain

The dates displayed are the most junior for each location.

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
Interview Information

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Once an online application has been completed and approved, our recruitment team will reach out to schedule an interview. You may also meet with our team at one of our upcoming events, but attending a career or job fair is not required to receive an invitation to an interview.

The interview process for a flight job may include the following phases:

CRM Scenario: The applicant will demonstrate their ability to perform in a Part 121 airline environment.

Behavioral-Based Interview: During this phase of the interview process, the following areas will be assessed: background, core values, leadership skills, ability, professionalism, etc. The candidate should come prepared with resume and copies of current first class medical, pilot license, driver’s license and passport.

Technical Interview: This phase will cover items including, but not limited to, Jeppesen chart knowledge, FARs, WX systems, CRM, etc.

In the event that the candidate does not successfully complete any phase, they will be released and may reapply at a later date.

Requirements
Training and Uniform

SkyWest Pilot Must:

Be at least 21 years of age

Have a current passport

Be a U.S. citizen or show proof of right to work in the U.S.

English Proficiency Endorsement (EPE)

Be at least instrument current

Hold an FCC Radio License

Possess a current first-class medical (verified at interview)

Hold a Commercial License

Be willing to rescind seniority with current carrier

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.

SkyWest is known for one of the best pilot training programs in the industry. We focus on AQP curriculum, and our certified instructors are focused on professionalism and proficiency for every pilot. CRJ students can expect two weeks of ground school in the SLC training facility; while E175 pilots can expect two weeks of ground school in the DEN training facility.

CRJ students can expect the entire training process to be completed in Salt Lake City with the exception of IOE. For the E175, simulator training is primarily available in Denver and Salt Lake City.

During flight training, students will receive hotel accommodations. Courtesy shuttle services operating to and from the training facility will be provided by the hotels.

SkyWest provides all pilot new hires with uniforms.

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.

APPLY NOW!

*up to 10 years

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Minimum Hour Requirement

ATP Certificate Holder
(1,500 hours)

Restricted ATP Holder
(1,500 hours)

Restricted ATP Holder
(1,250 hours)

Restricted ATP Holder
(1,000 hours)

Restricted ATP Holder
(750 hours)

Domicile Map

Seniority

Take Control of Your Career

Payscale

Recruiting Events

Interview Information

Recruiting Events

Requirements

Training and Uniform

Year-for-Year Pay Credit for FAR 121 Experience*

for CL65 and ERJ170/190 type-rated pilots

Industry Experience Credit

Pilot Career Guide

Take Control of Your Pilot Career

Minimum Hour Requirement

ATP Certificate Holder(1,500 hours)

Restricted ATP Holder(1,500 hours)

Restricted ATP Holder(1,250 hours)

Restricted ATP Holder(1,000 hours)

Restricted ATP Holder(750 hours)

Domicile Map

Seniority

Take Control of Your Career

Payscale

Recruiting Events

Interview Information

Recruiting Events

Requirements

Training and Uniform

Year-for-Year Pay Credit for FAR 121 Experience*

for CL65 and ERJ170/190 type-rated pilots

Industry Experience Credit

ATP Certificate Holder
(1,500 hours)

Restricted ATP Holder
(1,500 hours)

Restricted ATP Holder
(1,250 hours)

Restricted ATP Holder
(1,000 hours)

Restricted ATP Holder
(750 hours)