• Be at least 21 years of age
• Hold a Commercial License
• 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 U.S. Passport
• Be willing to rescind seniority with current carrier
• Be at least instrument current
• Be within three months of the minimum hour requirements detailed below

ATP Written Requirement:

• 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:

• 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.

Criminal Offense and Canadian Clearance:
No pilot who has been convicted of any criminal offense that will prohibit him/her of gaining Canadian clearance will be hired for a flight job. Five years after the conviction or completing the applicable sentence, the pilot has to apply for Canadian Rehabilitation from Canada and receive a waiver indicating that they are eligible to enter the country. Any conviction that a pilot receives while employed at SkyWest Airlines would require them to complete the same process.

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.

Arizona:  Phoenix, Tucson
California:  Fresno, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, San Francisco, San Luis Obispo
Colorado: Colorado Springs, Denver
Illinois: Chicago
Minnesota: Minneapolis/St. Paul
Michigan: Detroit
Oregon: Portland
Texas: 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