Your direct route to SkyWest
SKYWEST PROFESSIONAL PILOT PATHWAY
Start your career with the World’s Premier Regional Airline
Launch your career with the SkyWest Professional Pilot Pathway at Skyborne. A unique route designed to take you from your first flight to the SkyWest flight deck.
Through our full-time FAA Part 141 program, you’ll progress seamlessly from Private Pilot training to a direct pathway with SkyWest Airlines.
Along the way, you’ll train to airline standards with expert instructors who are dedicated to building your confidence, skills, and professionalism. Based at Skyborne’s academy in Vero Beach, Florida, you’ll learn in a focused, career-driven environment built for your success.
Take the first step toward your future in the skies with SkyWest.
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structured training plan
Start from zero and complete our full-time FAA Part 141 program in just 13 months. 9 months if you already hold your Private Pilot License!
Program pricing
Starting from zero hours? $102,000
Already have your Private Pilot License? Jump into our Partial Pathway program for just $83,800.
Financing your Flight Training
Skyborne has partnered with trusted financing providers, including Sallie MaeSM, to help make your pilot training more affordable. We also accept the 529 Plan.
Benefits
- Direct pathway to SkyWest with a guaranteed interview
- Opportunity to secure a Qualified Job Offer (QJO) from SkyWest during your training
- SkyWest pilot mentors to support you throughout your journey
- Proven airline-focused training from day one
- In-house, full Self-Examining Authority. Saving you $3,000
- Fleet of 60+ fully owned, standardized aircraft
- Part 145 approved in-house maintenance team, with 60 hour progressive maintenance
- Guaranteed interview for CFI positions as rating is achieved
- Accelerated path to 1,500 hours
- CFII and MEI sponsorship available, plus the opportunity to teach international students with our FCL.900 CFI Program
- Funding options available including Sallie MaeSM and the 529 plan
- Purpose-built 12-acre campus, with 350+ flying days per year
Choose your starting point
Course Breakdown and price
$102,000
You can pay for your training in instalments. The payment schedule is as follows:
| Payment | Amount | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $500.00 | Contract signing (Non-refundable) |
| 2 | $40,600.00 | 4 weeks before course starts |
| 3 | $20,300.00 | 10 weeks after start of course |
| 4 | $20,300.00 | 20 weeks after start of course |
| 5 | $20,300.00 | 30 weeks after start of course |
| Total contracted amount | $102,000.00 |
Course Requirements
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Education
Must have a U.S. high school diploma or equivalent. -
Citizenship
Must have a U.S. passport, permanent residency (with TSA registration), or for international students, a valid passport and M1 student visa. -
Medical
Must have a valid FAA 1st Class Medical. -
Language
Must be fluent in English, with proficiency equivalent to ICAO Level 4 or IELTS 5.5 (academic). -
Age
Must be 18 years of age at course commencement. -
Checkride
To qualify for SkyWest, you may not have more than two checkride failures and must actively update flight hours monthly through SkyWest Online
How to fund your training
Steps to becoming a pilot
Starting your journey to the cockpit has never been easier. Follow these simple steps below…
SKYBORNE FLEET
Our standardized fleet of 60+ aircraft is made up of Piper Warriors, Arrows, Pilot 100is, and Seminoles, featuring glass cockpit avionics that closely replicate real airline cockpit environments.
Our in-house team of Part 145 approved mechanics keep every aircraft safe and airworthy with our 60 hour checks, so you can maximize your time in the air and get the most out of your training.
Take a tour
Our Vero Beach, Florida campus is purpose-built to support students from around the world, providing a safe and comfortable home during flight training. With amenities like a on-site pool, sports facilities, and outdoor leisure options such as bike rentals and picnic areas, the campus offers an ideal balance of training and relaxation.
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Students and instructors
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Jason Hicks (Skyborne grad, CFI, SkyWest FO)
“Training at the airlines was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do. I’m grateful that I went to Skyborne Airline Academy because it prepared me incredibly well. Their training is structured, purposeful, and very similar to what I went through at SkyWest.”
Mia Zuccato (Skyborne grad, CFI, SkyWest FO)
“Skyborne being an airline academy, really mirrors life as an airline pilot as I was already familiar with SOPs, checklist discipline, and fast-paced structured environments which set me up for success during first officer training.”
Xaiyveyus (Skyborne student)
“Living on campus at Skyborne has been a game changer. The proximity to ground school classrooms, the flight line, and fellow cadets made the learning experience immersive and engaging. Ground schools were interactive and enjoyable, with each instructor bringing unique stories and teaching methods to the table. The flight line is where the real fun begins. Surrounded by other aspiring pilots, the camaraderie and shared passion for flying are what make Skyborne special.”
Loira Escobar (Skyborne student)
“Skyborne is the place to be! I’ve been able to enjoy flying so much because of the people I have met here. From students to the staff everyone has been very supportive of each other in their aviation journey. It’s a great environment because everyone wants to help you be the best pilot you can be!”
Cache A. (Skyborne student)
“The academy mirrors the industry’s expectations—strict protocols, higher standards than FAA regulations, and an emphasis on personal and professional accountability. Having worked for an airline, I understand that the transition from student pilot to airline pilot needs to be seamless. Skyborne provides that preparation, ensuring that when I step into my airline career, I’m not just ready - I’m thriving.”
Devin (Skyborne student)
“After graduating from college, I sought after a flight school that had a similar immersive experience, and Skyborne ended up being just that! A community of students and staff who are goal oriented and also pride themselves in making your time as a student beyond enjoyable! I wouldn’t change it for the world.”
