What are the responsibilities and job description for the First Officer Pilot position at Skywest Airlines of USA?
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Primary Job Duties
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
Minimum Requirements
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- Salt Lake City, Utah; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Denver, Colorado; Fresno, California; Houston, Texas; Los Angeles, California; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Chicago, Illinois; Palm Springs, California; Phoenix, Arizona; Portland, Oregon; Salt Lake City, Utah; San Francisco, California; Seattle/Tacoma, Washington; Tucson, Arizona; Detroit, Michigan; Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas; Boise, Idaho; San Diego, California; Austin, Texas; Atlanta, Georgia
- Pilot
- 16071
- 6/30/2026
Primary Job Duties
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
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
- 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)