SkyWest Airlines | First Officer

SkyWest Airlines is seeking highly qualified and motivated Pilots (First Officers) to join its team across various U.S. domiciles. This pivotal role involves assisting the Pilot-in-Command in all aspects of safe and efficient flight operations, supporting ground duties, and actively participating in the manipulation of aircraft flight controls from taxiing to landing.

About the Role

Responsibilities

• Assist the Pilot-in-Command (PIC) in conducting the flight safely and efficiently.
• Support the PIC and/or passenger service personnel as needed to ensure a prompt departure.
• Assist or relieve the PIC in the manipulation of the flight controls of an aircraft while underway, including taxiing, takeoff, and landing of such aircraft.

Work Environment

• Ability to work any day, seven days a week, including nights, weekends, and holidays, based on pilot bidding seniority.
• Domiciles are available across the U.S., including but not limited to:
  • Arizona: Phoenix, Tucson
  • California: Fresno, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, San Diego, San Francisco
  • Colorado: Colorado Springs, Denver
  • Georgia: Atlanta
  • Idaho: Boise
  • Illinois: Chicago
  • Michigan: Detroit
  • Minnesota: Minneapolis/St. Paul
  • Oregon: Portland
  • Texas: Austin, Dallas, Houston
  • Utah: Salt Lake City
  • Washington: Seattle
  • Wisconsin: Milwaukee

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or able to show proof of right to work in the U.S.
• Hold a current Passport or other travel documents enabling the bearer to freely exit and re-enter the U.S. (multiple re-entry status) and be legally eligible to work in the U.S. (possess proper working documents).
• Hold a current FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
• Hold an FCC Radiotelephone Operator's Permit.

Qualifications

• Hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate with Multi-Engine and Instrument Ratings.
• Possess an English Proficiency Endorsement (EPE) on Airman Certificate.
• Be within three months of meeting the aeronautical experience requirements of FAR 61.159 prior to employment.
• Pilot applicants who successfully complete an application and pass the pilot interview will be provided with a SkyWest-approved CTP (Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training Program) course to complete the ATP Written requirement.
• SkyWest Airlines recognizes helicopter and glider flying skills; applicants may include helicopter or glider time as part of their total flight hours, provided they have a minimum of 250 Pilot-in-Command (PIC) hours in fixed-wing aircraft.