Pilot Position at SkyWest Airlines
SkyWest Airlines is seeking highly qualified and experienced pilots to join its team. To be considered for this position, candidates must meet the following criteria:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Age: Be at least 21 years of age.
- Licensure: Hold an FAA Commercial License with Multi and Instrument Ratings.
- English Proficiency: Possess an English Proficiency Endorsement (EPE) on their Airman Certificate.
- Medical Certification: Possess a current FAA First-Class Medical certificate, which will be verified during the interview process.
- Citizenship: Be a U.S. citizen or able to provide proof of legal authorization to work in the United States.
- Radiotelephone Operator's Permit: Hold a current FCC Radiotelephone Operator's Permit.
- Travel Documentation: Possess a current passport, or other travel documents that enable the bearer to freely exit and re-enter the United States with multiple reentry status. Candidates must also be legally eligible to work in the United States, possessing the necessary work authorization documents.
- Availability: Be available to work any day of the week, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Call-Out Availability: Be available for call-outs with as little as two hours' notice, on any day, night, weekend, or holiday. Call-out availability will be determined based on pilot bidding seniority and other factors.
Experience Requirements:
- Flight Hours: Be within three months of meeting the minimum hour requirements detailed below.
- ATP Written Requirement: SkyWest will provide the necessary resources for candidates who successfully complete an application and pass the pilot interview to complete a SkyWest-approved CTP course.
- FAR 61.159 Compliance: Applicants must meet the experience requirements outlined in FAR 61.159 prior to employment.
Helicopter and Glider Time:
SkyWest Airlines recognizes the transferable skills developed through helicopter and glider flying. As such, SkyWest will accept helicopter and glider time towards an applicant's total flight time, provided they have a minimum of 250 PIC hours in fixed-wing aircraft.