SkyWest Airlines | First Officer

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.