Job description
To be considered for a pilot position, you must: Be at least 21 years of age Hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate with Multi-Engine and Instrument Ratings English Proficiency Endorsement (EPE) on Airman Certificate Hold a current FAA First Class Medical Certificate Be a U.S. citizen or able to show proof of right to work in the U.S. Hold FCC Radiotelephone Operator's Permit. Have a current Passport -- or other travel documents enabling the bearer to freely exit and re-enter the U.S. (multiple reentry status) and be legally eligible to work in the U.S. (possess proper working documents). Must be available to work on any day, seven days a week, including nights, weekends and holidays. Be within three months of the minimum hour requirements detailed below ATP Written Requirement: SkyWest will provide the means to complete a SkyWest-approved CTP course for those who complete an application and successfully pass the pilot interview. Pilot applicants must meet the experience requirements of FAR 61.159 prior to employment. SkyWest Minimum Requirements When Counting Helicopter or Glider Time SkyWest Airlines recognizes the skills common to helicopter and glider flying. SkyWest will accept helo/glider time as part of an applicant's total time as long as they have a minimum of 250 PIC hours of fixed wing. 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 Minimum Requirements Assist the Pilot-in-Command (PIC) in conducting the flight safely and efficiently Assist the PIC and/or passenger service personnel as needed to ensure a prompt departure Assist or relieve the PIC in manipulation of the flight controls of an aircraft while underway, including taxiing, takeoff and landing of such aircraft Physical and Other Requirements Must have a First Class Medical Must be willing to fly assigned schedule based on pilot bidding seniority; including days, nights, weekends, and holidays To apply, please complete the on-line application (qualified applicants will be contacted)
Additional requirements
- FCC Radiotelephone Operator's Permit.
- U.S. citizen, or able to show proof of the right to work in the U.S.
- Current passport, or other travel documents allowing free exit from and re-entry to the U.S.
- Must be available to work any day of the week, including nights, weekends and holidays.
- Other domiciles (assigned after training): Phoenix, Tucson, Fresno, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, San Diego, San Francisco, Colorado Springs, Denver, Atlanta, Boise, Chicago, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Detroit, Portland, Austin, Dallas, Houston, Seattle and Milwaukee.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay: First Officer 1 Year $92.73/flight hour; 3 Year $98.08/flight hour (Captain 1 Year $144.24; 3 Year $153.91; 12 Year $197.92; 20 Year $222.54)
- 75 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 and profit sharing bonus
- 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
- SkyWest will provide the means to complete a SkyWest-approved CTP course after a successful pilot interview
- Uniforms provided to all pilot new hires; hotel accommodation during flight training
- United Aviate participating carrier: conditional job offer as a United First Officer upon acceptance to Aviate
- Guaranteed Pilot Interview program with Delta and Alaska Airlines for captains with at least 24 months in the left seat
Base Location
United States
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC / KSLC)
