Take Control of Your Pilot Career

SkyWest Airlines pilots have more opportunity and access than any other regional pilots, allowing them to truly Take Control of Their Pilot Careers. With 19 domiciles, a fleet of over 520 aircraft, and flying agreements with four mainline partners – United, Delta, American and Alaska – SkyWest offers the best quality of life for pilots. In addition to excellent pay, profit sharing bonus and 401(k) match, SkyWest pilots enjoy rapid upgrade times. Join our team and Take Control of Your Pilot Career today.

*See Requirements for more information.

 

Domicile Map
 
First Officer
Captain
COS
09-19-2022
02-03-2021
DFW
04-19-2022
05-04-2021
FAT
05-17-2022
01-17-2020
LAX
03-08-2022
11-19-2019
ORD
10-17-2022
08-24-2021
PSP
03-22-2022
08-06-2019
SLC
05-31-2022
02-18-2021
 
First Officer
Captain
ATL
10-03-2022
10-19-2021
DEN
07-26-2022
06-14-2022
DTW
10-03-2022
06-28-2022
IAH
01-11-2022
07-02-2019
MSP
10-03-2022
04-20-2021
PHX
04-19-2022
10-05-2021
SFO
02-25-2022
06-01-2021
TUS
05-17-2022
12-28-2021
 
First Officer
Captain
DEN
05-24-2022
03-15-2022
LAX
07-05-2022
07-19-2022
ORD
07-05-2022
04-12-2022
SAN
06-07-2022
08-17-2021
SFO
07-19-2022
07-05-2022
 
First Officer
Captain
BOI
09-26-2022
07-06-2021
IAH
04-26-2022
10-10-2022
MSP
07-19-2022
09-12-2022
PDX
10-10-2022
12-13-2019
SEA
08-30-2022
09-28-2021
SLC
09-26-2022
09-21-2021
The dates displayed are the most junior for each location.
Payscale

In addition to top-tier pay rates, SkyWest pilots also enjoy work rules and benefits that are the best in the industry.

  • 76 hours per month after completing Initial Operating Experience (IOE)
  • 4.2 hours as a minimum daily guarantee
  • Six paid holidays per year, whether working or not
  • 100% deadhead pay
  • Industry-leading 401(k) program
  • Unmatched GPI programs with four partners
1 Year
3 Year
12 Year
20 Year

Captain

1 Year
$140.00/flight hour
3 Year
$149.39/flight hour
12 Year
$192.10/flight hour
20 Year
$216.00/flight hour

First Officer

1 Year
$90.00/flight hour
3 Year
$95.20/flight hour

Take Control of Your Career

SkyWest is a great place to create a lifelong pilot career. We also want to support those who are interested in other flying opportunities and are excited to provide a Guaranteed Pilot Interview Program with Delta, United, Alaska, and Southwest Airlines. SkyWest captains with at least 24 months in the left seat who opt-into this program will secure an interview with the carrier(s) of their choice. Interviews are held regularly with SkyWest captains being interviewed each month.

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Once an online application has been completed and approved, our recruitment team will reach out to schedule an interview. You may also meet with our team at one of our upcoming events, but attending a career or job fair is not required to receive an invitation to an interview.

The interview process for a flight job may include the following phases: 

CRM Scenario: The applicant will demonstrate their ability to perform in a Part 121 airline environment.

Behavioral-Based Interview: During this phase of the interview process, the following areas will be assessed: background, core values, leadership skills, ability, professionalism, etc. The candidate should come prepared with resume and copies of current first class medical, pilot license, driver’s license and passport.

Technical Interview: This phase will cover items including, but not limited to, Jeppesen chart knowledge, FARs, WX systems, CRM, etc.

In the event that the candidate does not successfully complete any phase, they will be released and may reapply at a later date.

 

SkyWest Pilot Must:


SkyWest will provide the means to complete a SkyWest-approved CTP course for those who complete an application and successfully pass the pilot interview.

SkyWest recognizes skills common to helicopter and glider flying and will accept helo/gilder time as part of an applicant’s total time as long as they have a minimum of 250 hours of fixed wing.

No pilot who has been convicted of any criminal offense that will prohibit him/her of gaining Canadian clearance will be hired to fly.

Initially, most pilot new hires can expect to be placed on reserve, depending on the needs of individual domiciles. Regular reserve policy requires a two-hour call out. With a continually growing fleet and more than a dozen domiciles, all SkyWest pilots enjoy exceptional quality of life.

SkyWest is known for one of the best pilot training programs in the industry. We focus on AQP curriculum, and our certified instructors are focused on professionalism and proficiency for every pilot. CRJ students can expect two weeks of ground school in the SLC training facility; while E175 pilots can expect two weeks of ground school  in the DEN training facility.

CRJ students can expect the entire training process to be completed in Salt Lake City with the exception of IOE. For the E175, simulator training is primarily available in Denver and Salt Lake City. 

During flight training, students will receive hotel accommodations. While occupancy with fellow students should be expected, students may request single rooms by accepting responsibility for half the accommodation expenses. Courtesy shuttle services operating to and from the training facility will be provided by the hotels.

SkyWest provides all pilot new hires with uniforms.

Minimum Hour Requirement

ATP Certificate Holder
(1,500 hours)
  • Be at least 23 years old
  • 500 hours of cross country
  • 100 hours of night
  • 75 hours of instrument
  • 25 hours of actual multi-engine
Restricted ATP Holder
(1,500 hours)
  • Be at least 21 years old
  • 200 hours of cross country
  • 100 hours of night
  • 75 hours of instrument
  • 25 hours of actual multi-engine
Restricted ATP Holder
(1,250 hours)
  • At least 21 years old
  • 30 semester credit hours of aviation-related coursework and transcripts
  • Associate degree from approved institution and proof of completion
  • 200 hours of cross country
  • 100 hours of night
  • 75 hours of instrument
  • 25 hours of actual multi-engine
  • Instrument Commercial Rating earned under Part 141 at approved institution
Restricted ATP Holder
(1,000 hours)
  • At least 21 years old
  • 60 semester credit hours of aviation related coursework and transcripts
  • Bachelor’s degree from approved institution and proof of completion
  • 200 hours of cross country
  • 100 hours of night
  • 75 hours of instrument
  • Instrument commercial rating earned under Part 141 at an approved institution
Restricted ATP Holder
(750 hours)
  • Military pilot
  • DD-214 Honorable Discharge or record of current service
Upgrade Your Career
Year-for-Year Pay Credit for FAR 121 Experience*
+$7,500
for CL65 and ERJ170/190 type-rated pilots
Industry Experience Credit

Have experience with an FAR Part 121 Carrier? Upgrade Your Career and get paid for your experience. Join SkyWest's team of professional aviators and don't worry about pay - we will start your pay at a year-for-year match! That means that every year you have worked at one previous FAR Part 121 carrier counts towards your compensation and benefits (up to a 10 year rate). Plus, we're offering a $7,500 bonus for current CL65 and ERJ 170/190 type-rated pilots. Come work for the best regional in the industry!

Credit will apply to pilot pay (up to 10 years), 401(k) match, profit sharing, and user/vacation accrual. Credit is for time spent at one previous 121 carrier, not cumulative if employed at multiple carriers. Credit does not apply to seat, bidding or travel seniority. Must have at least one year of prior 121 experience. Proof of eligibility is required and must be approved through screening processes. The same application and rigorous interview process applies. This industry-leading program gives pilots a chance to Upgrade Their Careers by coming to SkyWest for better pay, better benefits, better opportunities and better quality of life.

APPLY NOW!

*up to 10 years

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