SkyWest Airlines | First Officer

Pilot Position at SkyWest Airlines

SkyWest Airlines is seeking qualified pilots to join their team, offering opportunities across numerous domiciles throughout the United States. This role involves assisting the Pilot-in-Command (PIC) in ensuring safe and efficient flight operations, contributing to prompt departures, and manipulating aircraft controls as required.

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. citizenship or proof of the legal right to work in the U.S.
• FCC Radiotelephone Operator’s Permit.
• Current passport or other travel documents enabling unrestricted re-entry into the U.S.
• Availability to work any day of the week, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Within three months of meeting minimum flight hour requirements.
• Must meet the experience requirements of FAR 61.159 prior to employment.

Flight Hour Considerations

• SkyWest Airlines accepts helicopter or glider time as part of an applicant’s total flight time, provided a minimum of 250 PIC hours of fixed-wing experience is held.

About the Role

• Assist the Pilot-in-Command (PIC) in conducting flights safely and efficiently.
• Support the PIC and/or passenger service personnel to ensure timely departures.
• Assist or relieve the PIC in manipulating flight controls during all phases of flight, including taxiing, takeoff, and landing.

Domiciles

Opportunities are available in 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), and Wisconsin (Milwaukee).