Job description
SkyWest Airlines is hiring First Officers and Captains to fly CRJ and ERJ (E175) aircraft across 20 domiciles in the United States, operating as a regional carrier for United, Delta, American, and Alaska Airlines. Requirements: - Be at least 21 years of age - Hold a Commercial Pilot License (or ATP Certificate) - Possess a current first-class medical certificate - Hold an FCC Radio License - Be at least instrument current - Have a current passport - Be a U.S. citizen or show proof of right to work in the U.S. - English Proficiency Endorsement (EPE) - Be willing to rescind seniority with current carrier - No criminal offense that would prohibit gaining Canadian clearance Minimum Hour Requirements (multiple pathways): Option A – ATP Certificate Holder (1,500 hours total): - At least 23 years old - 500 hours cross country - 100 hours night - 75 hours instrument - 25 hours actual multi-engine Option B – Restricted ATP Holder (1,500 hours total): - At least 21 years old - 200 hours cross country - 100 hours night - 75 hours instrument - 25 hours actual multi-engine Option C – Restricted ATP Holder (1,250 hours total): - At least 21 years old - 30 semester credit hours of aviation-related coursework - Associate degree from approved institution - 200 hours cross country, 100 hours night, 75 hours instrument, 25 hours actual multi-engine - Instrument Commercial Rating earned under Part 141 at approved institution Option D – Restricted ATP Holder (1,000 hours total): - At least 21 years old - Bachelor's degree from approved institution - 60 semester credit hours of aviation-related coursework - 200 hours cross country, 100 hours night, 75 hours instrument - Instrument commercial rating earned under Part 141 Option E – Restricted ATP Holder (750 hours total): - Military pilot - DD-214 Honorable Discharge or record of current service SkyWest will provide a SkyWest-approved CTP course for those who complete an application and successfully pass the pilot interview. Helicopter and glider time accepted as part of total time with a minimum of 250 hours fixed wing. Industry Experience Credit available: year-for-year pay credit for FAR 121 experience (up to 10 years). $7,500 bonus for current CL65 and ERJ 170/190 type-rated pilots.
Additional requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen or show proof of right to work in the U.S.
- Must have a current passport
- Must hold an FCC Radio License
- English Proficiency Endorsement (EPE) required
- Must be at least instrument current
- Must be willing to rescind seniority with current carrier
- No pilot convicted of any criminal offense that would prohibit gaining Canadian clearance will be hired
- Degree pathways require either an associate degree with 30 semester credit hours of aviation-related coursework or a bachelor's degree with 60 semester credit hours, from an approved institution, plus an instrument commercial rating earned under Part 141
- The military pathway requires a DD-214 Honorable Discharge or record of current service
- Bases: 20 domiciles - ATL, AUS, BOI, COS, DEN, DFW, DTW, FAT, IAH, LAX, MKE, MSP, ORD, PDX, PHX, PSP, SAN, SEA, SFO, SLC or TUS
Compensation and Benefits
- Top-tier pay rates
- 75 hours per month guarantee after IOE
- 4.2 hours minimum daily guarantee
- Six paid holidays per year
- 100% deadhead pay
- Industry-leading 401(k) program
- Profit sharing bonus
- Rapid upgrade times
- Guaranteed Pilot Interview (GPI) program with Delta and Alaska Airlines
- United Aviate Program participation (conditional job offer to United Airlines)
- Year-for-year pay credit for FAR 121 experience (up to 10 years)
- $7,500 bonus for CL65 and ERJ 170/190 type-rated pilots
- Hotel accommodations during flight training
- Uniforms provided
Base Location
United States
Base airport not stated in the posting.
