Pilot (First Officer)
SkyWest Airlines invites applications for the position of Pilot, an engaging role offering the opportunity to operate as a First Officer from various United States domiciles. This challenging career path is ideal for dedicated aviation professionals seeking to contribute to safe and efficient flight operations within a dynamic airline environment.
About the Role
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Assist the Pilot-in-Command (PIC) in conducting the flight safely and efficiently.
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Assist the PIC and/or passenger service personnel as needed to ensure a prompt departure.
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Assist or relieve the PIC in manipulation of the flight controls of an aircraft while underway, including taxiing, takeoff, and landing of such aircraft.
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Must be available to work on any day, seven days a week, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
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Must be willing to fly assigned schedules based on pilot bidding seniority.
Domiciles
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Arizona:
Phoenix, Tucson
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California:
Fresno, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, San Diego, San Francisco
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Colorado:
Colorado Springs, Denver
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Georgia:
Atlanta
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Idaho:
Boise
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Illinois:
Chicago
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Minnesota:
Minneapolis/St. Paul
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Michigan:
Detroit
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Oregon:
Portland
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Texas:
Austin, Dallas, Houston
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Utah:
Salt Lake City
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Washington:
Seattle
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Wisconsin:
Milwaukee
Requirements
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Be at least 21 years of age.
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Be a U.S. citizen or able to show proof of right to work in the U.S. and be legally eligible to work in the U.S. (possess proper working documents).
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Hold a current Passport or other travel documents enabling the bearer to freely exit and re-enter the U.S. (multiple re-entry status).
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Hold a current FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
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Be within three months of the minimum hour requirements for the Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) written examination. SkyWest Airlines will provide the means to complete a SkyWest-approved CTP course for those who complete an application and successfully pass the pilot interview.
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Pilot applicants must meet the experience requirements of FAR 61.159 prior to employment.
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SkyWest Airlines accepts helicopter or glider time as part of an applicant’s total time, provided they have a minimum of 250 PIC hours of fixed-wing experience.
Qualifications
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Hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate with Multi-Engine and Instrument Ratings.
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Possess an English Proficiency Endorsement (EPE) on their Airman Certificate.
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Hold an FCC Radiotelephone Operator’s Permit.