You will find much of the information you need about the SkyWest Professional Pilot Pathway with Skyborne within these pages. However we have pulled out some frequently asked questions below. If you require further information, please do not hesitate to get in touch using the button at the bottom of the page.Â
SkyWest Airlines is a leading regional airline committed to providing safe, reliable, and friendly air travel across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. With more than 2,000 daily flights to over 200 destinations, SkyWest partners with the world’s largest global carriers—including Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines—to help connect millions of passengers every year.
The SkyWest Professional Pilot Pathway is designed to give aspiring pilots a clear, supported route from flight training to the flight deck at SkyWest Airlines. It connects student pilots, certified flight instructors (CFIs), and university aviation students with mentorship, resources, and a guaranteed interview once minimum qualifications are met.
The program includes a guaranteed interview once you meet SkyWest’s minimum flight experience and qualifications. While employment is not automatic, successful completion of the interview and required standards typically leads to a First Officer position at SkyWest.
The length of the program depends on when ATP or R-ATP minimums are met. Timelines vary based on your training pace, total flight hours, and experience level and will not be completed until ATP or R-ATP minimums are met.
SkyWest also evaluates professionalism, leadership, and airmanship — not just flight hours.
SkyWest offers the most major airline partnerships in the industry (Delta, United, Alaska, and American), giving pilots unparalleled career flexibility. The company is known for its operational excellence, industry-leading training, and positive pilot culture that values safety, respect, and advancement.
SkyWest offers multiple crew bases across the U.S. While base assignments depend on operational needs, new pilots can submit preferences — and base transfers are common as openings arise.
You must be at least 18 years old when training begins.
Yes, classes start on the first Monday of every month.
You cannot attend Skyborne with any rating (PPL or more). However, we will accept students with hours towards their PPL without completing their license. You will also need to restart your PPL training with us, as your hours in that course will not transfer. Your previous flight hours will still be valid under total time.
Yes, Skyborne offers financing options through Sallie Mae and Stratus Financial.
We will review the screening questions, ask for documents that are required and then each student must pay a registration fee.
Students receive support but if performance is repeatedly below standard after intervention a student may be removed from the program.
No, each Skyborne student is guaranteed an interview but for hiring it depends on performance and staffing needs of the school.
If additional hours are needed an ‘Additional Training Agreement’ is created and those hours are billed separately.
Skyborne feels like a mini university environment with students living learning and socializing together daily.
There are weekly social activities, seasonal campus events and opportunities for students to build real friendships that extend beyond training.
With amenities such as the inground pool, sand volleyball court, basketball court, soccer field, grill pits, student lounges, on-site gym and community events, Skyborne creates a balanced lifestyle that supports mental breaks, camaraderie and student culture, while still being focused on safety and professional development.
Ground school phase: You will be classroom based, Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm.Â
Flying phase: You will be required to self-study in between flights. Every flight is prepared in advance.Â
Typically 3 to 5 flights per week.
Skyborne aims for approximately 4 to 1.
Yes, we are a FAA Part 145 repair station. We follow a progressive maintenance schedule that gives each aircraft a quarter of annual inspection at 60 flight hours, compared to every 100 flight hours that is instructed by the FAA.
The only way to move through the program faster is to wait for cancellations. Other than that you need to wait for your scheduled time.
According to our syllabus it will be 210.5 flight hours and approximately 45.5 simulator hours, on average students are in between 225 – 240 flight hours.
Not every graduate becomes a CFI at Skyborne, positions are based on performance and needs.
Skyborne CFIs for their first aviation job earn higher pay than most flight schools, and receive full benefits including:
CFII and MEI ratings are fully sponsored which saves thousands of dollars and accelerates your career.
You will build high quality flight hours in a structured environment, so you reach 1500 hours faster and with greater financial stability.
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