Your direct route to SkyWest
SKYWEST PILOT PATHWAY PROGRAM
Start your career with the World’s Premier Regional Airline
Launch your career with the SkyWest Pilot Pathway Program at Skyborne. A unique route designed to take you from your first flight to the SkyWest flight deck.
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.
If you already have your PPL, please visit our Partial course page.Â
Program pricing
Our full-time FAA Part 141 program, all-inclusive price is $102,000.
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
- SkyWest 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+ standardized aircraft
- Part 145 approved in-house maintenance team, with 60 hour progressive maintenance
- Guaranteed interview with Skyborne 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
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 | Â |
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 the SkyWest Pilot Pathway Program, you may not have more than two checkride failures and must actively update flight hours monthly through SkyWest Online
finance & funding
Purdue Global bachelor’s degree
Enrich your pilot training studies with a bachelor’s degree from Purdue Global.
At Skyborne we are passionate about improving your career prospects. When you enroll in any of our programs you can combine your studies with an online bachelor’s degree in professional flight or aviation management with Purdue Global.
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.
Hear from our students
Hear directly from our students and CFIs as they share their experiences at Skyborne, from their training journey to the opportunities and careers that have followed.
Useful Information
We’ve brought together some useful information covering a range of topics to support you with your journey to becoming a pilot, making it easy to find answers, resources, and helpful guidance in one place.
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