To be considered for a pilot position, you must:

• Be at least 21 years of age 
• Hold a Commercial License with Multi and Instrument Ratings
• Possess a current first-class medical (verified at interview) 
• Be a U.S. citizen or able to show proof of right to work in the U.S. 
• Hold an FCC Radio License 
• English Proficiency Endorsement (EPE) 
• Have a current Passport 
• Hold an aviation degree from an accredited school (or equivalent experience)
• Must be available to work on any day, seven days a week, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Based on pilot bidding seniority and other factors, must be available for a call-out with as little as a two hour notice. Must be available for this call out on any day, night, 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 also meet one of the following minimums:  

ATP Certificate Holder with at least 1,500 hours –

• At least 23 years old
• 500 hours of cross country
• 100 hours of night
• 75 hours of instrument
• 25 hours of actual multi-engine
• ATP written

or

Restricted ATP Holder with –  

1,500 Hours

• At least 21 years old
• 200 hours of cross country
• 100 hours of night
• 75 hours of instrument
• 25 hours of actual multi-engine
• ATP written

1,250 Hours

• At least 21 years old
• 30 semester credit hours of aviation-related coursework and transcripts
• Associate degree from an 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
• ATP written
• Instrument and Commercial Rating earned under Part 141 at an approved institution

1,000 Hours

• At least 21 years old
• 60 semester credit hours of aviation-related coursework and transcripts
• Bachelor’s degree from an 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
• ATP written
• Instrument and Commercial Rating earned under Part 141 at an approved institution

750 Hours

• Military pilot
• DD-214 Honorable Discharge or record of current service
• ATP written

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.

Canadian Clearance 

Must possess and/or obtain and maintain a current passport (and applicable Visa, if necessary), with the ability to travel in/out of the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Bahamas without restriction.

Please note that some past criminal convictions, including DUI’s, may prohibit travelers from gaining Canadian clearance without a Temporary Resident Permit or Criminal Rehabilitation. Applicants must verify their ability to travel in and out of Canada unrestricted.

Reserve for Flight Jobs

Initially, most pilot new hires can expect to be placed on reserve, depending on the needs of individual domiciles. In some cases, time spent on reserve can be substantial for flight jobs. Ready reserves are also used and most likely utilized at domiciles or hubs. Regular reserve policy requires a two-hour call out. Pilots on reserve status must be available for this call out on any day, night, weekends and holidays.

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

New York:  LaGuardia

Oregon: Portland

Texas: Houston, Dallas

Utah: Salt Lake City

Washington: Seattle

• 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