SkyWest Airlines | First Officer

SkyWest Airlines is seeking qualified pilot candidates for First Officer positions across multiple domiciles in the United States. This role involves assisting the Pilot-in-Command in safely and efficiently conducting flights, ensuring prompt departures, and manipulating flight controls as needed.

About the Role

• Assist the Pilot-in-Command (PIC) in conducting flights safely and efficiently.
• Support the PIC and passenger service personnel for timely departures.
• Manipulate aircraft flight controls, including taxiing, takeoff, and landing.
• Must be available to work any day of the week, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 21 years.
• Commercial Pilot Certificate with Multi-Engine and Instrument Ratings.
• English Proficiency Endorsement (EPE) on Airman Certificate.
• Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
• U.S. citizen or proof of the right to work in the U.S.
• FCC Radiotelephone Operator’s Permit.
• Current passport or other travel documents enabling free exit and re-entry to the U.S. with multiple reentry status.
• Legally eligible to work in the U.S. with proper working documents.
• Must be within three months of meeting minimum hour requirements.
• Pilot applicants must meet the experience requirements of FAR 61.159 prior to employment.
• SkyWest Airlines accepts helicopter or glider time as part of total flight time, provided the applicant has a minimum of 250 PIC hours in fixed-wing aircraft.

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

Additional Information

• SkyWest will provide the means to complete a SkyWest-approved CTP course for qualified applicants who successfully pass the pilot interview.
• Willingness to fly assigned schedules based on pilot bidding seniority, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.