SkyWest Airlines, the industry’s premier regional airline, is a great option for anyone looking to become a commercial pilot in the United States. Here, we outline the steps to get started.
What are the requirements to join the SkyWest Pilot Pathway Program?
To become eligible to apply for the SkyWest Pilot Pathway Program, students must:
- Enroll at an approved flight training partner school, such as Skyborne Airline Academy
- Complete and obtain a Private Pilot License (PPL)
- Complete Single-Engine (SE) and Multi-Engine (ME) instrument rating
- Complete commercial type rating
At Skyborne, enrolled students will undergo Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved Part 141 training, which meets all the above criteria, making it a straightforward process for applicants considering flying for SkyWest Airlines.
What is the SkyWest Pilot Pathway Program?
The SkyWest Pilot Pathway Program provides a direct route to becoming a SkyWest Airlines pilot. Available exclusively at partner flight schools across the U.S., students on the SkyWest Pilot Pathway Program can apply to SkyWest Airlines after completing the SE and ME stages of training.
Students starting from zero time can complete the full FAA Part 141 program in just 13 months, and only 9 months if they already hold a Private Pilot License (PPL). With access to SkyWest mentors, students will secure a guaranteed interview with SkyWest Airlines upon meeting hiring requirements.
Additional benefits include:
- An enhanced SkyWest introduction
- Up to two years of company seniority for things such as health benefits eligibility, profit sharing, PTO accruals, and 401(k) matching
- Free access to LogTen Pro Electronic Logbooks to support training
What other airlines can I access by becoming a pilot with SkyWest Airlines?
SkyWest Airlines operates through partnerships and codeshare agreements with United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines.
This allows pilots to gain experience flying under multiple airline brands, offering more opportunities and exposure to a range of airline operations.
What are the benefits of joining Skyborne for the SkyWest Airlines Pilot Pathway Program?
At Skyborne, students train with more than 100 experienced flight instructors, developing skills, confidence, and professionalism to meet airline standards.
Based at Skyborne’s 12-acre, purpose-built campus at Vero Beach, students on the FAA 141 course and SkyWest Airlines Pilot Pathway Program will train in ideal weather conditions more than 350 days a year. What could be better?
As the only flight school to accept the 529 plan to help fund your training, Skyborne is proud to offer funding options through Sallie Mae and Stratus Financial. We call it train now, pay later.
More flying time, fewer cancellations, faster progress.
To start your career with the world’s premier regional airline, visit: https://skyborne.com/us/skywest-pilot-training/
