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 20 domiciles, a fleet of nearly 500 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.
GUARANTEED PILOT INTERVIEW
DIRECT ENTRY CAPTAINS
PILOT PATHWAY PROGRAM
ROTOR TRANSITION PROGRAM
UPCOMING EVENTS
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE CREDIT
- Domicile Map
- Seniority
Domicile Map
First Officer
Captain
COS
07-01-2024
07-24-2023
DFW
03-25-2024
03-25-2024
FAT
07-01-2024
11-30-2021
LAX
06-17-2024
10-19-2021
ORD
06-17-2024
05-01-2023
PSP
07-01-2024
06-21-2022
SLC
03-11-2024
02-18-2021
First Officer
Captain
ATL
11-13-2023
12-12-2022
DEN
06-17-2024
03-20-2023
DTW
05-06-2024
11-20-2023
IAH
04-08-2024
03-20-2023
MSP
06-17-2024
11-21-2022
PHX
03-25-2024
11-16-2021
SFO
06-17-2024
10-10-2022
TUS
04-22-2024
11-30-2021
First Officer
Captain
BOI
06-24-2024
02-10-2023
IAH
05-13-2024
03-06-2023
MSP
06-24-2024
01-08-2024
PDX
06-24-2024
02-18-2022
SAN
06-10-2024
08-02-2022
SFO
07-01-2024
06-18-2023
First Officer
Captain
AUS
06-03-2024
01-30-2023
LAX
04-29-2024
05-24-2022
ORD
05-20-2024
07-17-2023
PHX
04-29-2024
09-12-2022
SEA
04-01-2024
10-26-2021
SLC
06-24-2024
09-14-2021
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.
- 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
- UnmatchedGPI programs with two partners
1 Year
3 Year
12 Year
20 Year
Captain
1 Year
$141.40/flight hour
3 Year
$150.88/flight hour
12 Year
$194.02/flight hour
20 Year
$218.16/flight hour
First Officer
1 Year
$90.90/flight hour
3 Year
$96.15/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 and Alaska 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.
- Recruiting Events
- Interview Information
Recruiting Events
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LIST VIEW
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.
- Requirements
- Training and Uniform
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. 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 underPart 141 at an approved institution
Restricted ATP Holder
(750 hours)
- Military pilot
- DD-214 Honorable Discharge or record ofcurrent 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.
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*up to 10 years
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