SkyWest Airlines | First Officer

Pilot

SkyWest Airlines is seeking highly motivated and qualified individuals to join its professional piloting team. As a pilot, the individual is essential to the airline's operations, ensuring the safe and efficient transport of passengers and cargo while upholding the highest standards of professionalism and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

The Pilot is responsible for assisting the Pilot-in-Command (PIC) in conducting the flight safely and efficiently, including assisting with passenger service coordination for prompt departures. The role also involves assisting or relieving the PIC in the manipulation of aircraft flight controls during all phases of flight, including taxiing, takeoff, and landing.

Minimum Qualifications:

To be considered for a pilot position, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate with Multi-Engine and Instrument Ratings.
• Possess an English Proficiency Endorsement (EPE) on their Airman Certificate.
• Hold a current FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
• Be a U.S. citizen or demonstrate proof of the legal right to work in the U.S.
• Hold an FCC Radiotelephone Operator’s Permit.
• Possess a current Passport or other valid travel documents enabling free exit and re-entry to the U.S. with multiple re-entry status and legal eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Be available to work any day of the week, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Be within three months of meeting the minimum hour requirements detailed below.

Experience & Training Requirements:

Pilot applicants are required to meet the experience requirements stipulated by FAR 61.159 prior to employment.

SkyWest Airlines recognizes the skills acquired through diverse flight experience. Helicopter and glider time will be accepted as part of an applicant’s total flight time, provided the applicant has a minimum of 250 fixed-wing Pilot-in-Command hours.

SkyWest will facilitate the completion of a company-approved CTP course for those applicants who successfully complete the application process and pass the pilot interview.

Domiciles:

Potential domicile locations for pilots may include:

• Arizona: Phoenix, Tucson
• California: Fresno, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, San Diego, San Francisco
• Colorado: Colorado Springs, Denver
• Georgia: Atlanta
• Idaho: Boise
• Illinois: Chicago
• Minnesota: Minneapolis/St. Paul
• Michigan: Detroit
• Oregon: Portland
• Texas: Austin, Dallas, Houston
• Utah: Salt Lake City
• Washington: Seattle

SkyWest Airlines is committed to maintaining a working environment of satisfying employment and mutual respect for all employees, regardless of race, color, national ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, religion, medical condition, disability, pregnancy, age, or military status. The airline has specific training plans and programs in place to maintain such an environment.