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SkyWest Airlines Pilot Hiring Information

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SkyWest Airlines is a regional air carrier headquartered in St. George, UT. SkyWest Airlines operates a fleet of regional aircraft under the Alaska Airlines, American Eagle, Delta Connection, and United Express brands.

SKYWEST AIRLINES PILOT HIRING REQUIREMENTS

Accepting Applications: Yes

Minimum Flight Time Requirements:

1,500 hours total time; or

Graduate of Restricted ATP authorized institution with:

1,250 hours total time (Associate's degree)

1,000 hours total time (Bachelor's degree)

750 hours total time (military-trained and qualified)

250 hours PIC

25 hours multi-engine land

100 hours night

75 hours instrument

500 hours cross-country (reducible to 200 for R-ATP)

Pilot Career Services:

Application Link:

COMPANY INFORMATION

Fleet Type & Count:
AIRCRAFT
TOTAL
CRJ-900
44
CRJ-700
131
CRJ-200
103
ERJ-175
236
Total
514

Number of Pilots:

5,350

Pilot Bases:

CRJ: ATL, COS, DEN, DFW, DTW, FAT, IAH, LAX, MSP, ORD, PHX, PSP, SFO, SLC, TUS

ERJ: BOI, DEN, IAH, LAX, MSP, ORD, PDX, SAN, SEA, SFO, SLC

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SKYWEST AIRLINES CAPTAIN PAY SCALES (Per Hour)

Monthly Reserve Guarantee: 75.6 hours

Monthly Line Guarantee: 75 hours

Ex: 20+ Year Captain Minimum Reserve Compensation: $216.00 x 75.6 hrs x 12 months = $195,955

SKYWEST AIRLINES FIRST OFFICER PAY SCALES (Per Hour)

Monthly Reserve/Guarantee: 75.6 hours

Monthly Line Guarantee: 75 hours

Ex: 8+ Year First Officer Minimum Reserve Compensation: $105.00 x 75.6 hrs x 12 months = $95,256

First Year First Officer Minimum Reserve Compensation: $81,648

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