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First Officer Pilot

SkyWest Airlines
18 minutes ago
Full-time
On-site
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Pilots


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: 

ATP written is required prior to class assignment.
 

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

 

Wisconsin: Milwaukee


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


Physical and Other Requirements

  • 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)


  • 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


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: 

ATP written is required prior to class assignment.
 

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

 

Wisconsin: Milwaukee