SkyWest Airlines | First Officer

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

• Assist the Pilot-in-Command (PIC) in conducting the flight safely and efficiently.
• Assist the PIC and/or passenger service personnel as needed to ensure a prompt departure.
• Assist or relieve the PIC in manipulation of the flight controls of an aircraft while underway, including taxiing, takeoff, and landing of such aircraft.
• Must be available to work on any day, seven days a week, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be willing to fly assigned schedules based on pilot bidding seniority.

Domiciles

• 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
• Wisconsin: Milwaukee

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• 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).
• Hold a current Passport or other travel documents enabling the bearer to freely exit and re-enter the U.S. (multiple re-entry status).
• Hold a current FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
• 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.
• Pilot applicants must meet the experience requirements of FAR 61.159 prior to employment.
• 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

• Hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate with Multi-Engine and Instrument Ratings.
• Possess an English Proficiency Endorsement (EPE) on their Airman Certificate.
• Hold an FCC Radiotelephone Operator’s Permit.