First Officer Pilot

<strong>Primary Job Duties<br><br></strong><strong>To be considered for a pilot position, you must: <br><br></strong>Be at least 21 years of age<br><br>Hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate with Multi-Engine and Instrument Ratings<br><br>English Proficiency Endorsement (EPE) on Airman Certificate<br><br>Hold a current FAA First Class Medical Certificate<br><br>Be a U.S. citizen or able to show proof of right to work in the U.S.<br><br>Hold FCC Radiotelephone Operator's Permit.<br><br>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).<br><br>Must be available to work on any day, seven days a week, including nights, weekends and holidays.<br><br>Be within three months of the minimum hour requirements detailed below<br><br><strong>ATP Written Requirement: <br><br></strong>SkyWest will provide the means to complete a SkyWest-approved CTP course for those who complete an application and successfully pass the pilot interview.<br><br>Pilot applicants must meet the experience requirements of FAR 61.159 prior to employment.<br><br><strong>SkyWest Minimum Requirements When Counting Helicopter Or Glider Time<br><br></strong>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.<br><br><strong>Domiciles<br><br></strong><strong>Arizona</strong>: Phoenix, Tucson<br><br><strong>California</strong>: Fresno, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, San Diego, San Francisco<br><br><strong>Colorado</strong>: Colorado Springs, Denver<br><br><strong>Georgia</strong>: Atlanta<br><br><strong>Idaho</strong>: Boise<br><br><strong>Illinois</strong>: Chicago<br><br><strong>Minnesota</strong>: Minneapolis/St. Paul<br><br><strong>Michigan</strong>: Detroit<br><br><strong>Oregon</strong>: Portland<br><br><strong>Texas</strong>: Austin, Dallas, Houston<br><br><strong>Utah</strong>: Salt Lake City<br><br><strong>Washington</strong>: Seattle<br><br><strong>Wisconsin</strong>: Milwaukee<br><br><strong>Minimum Requirements<br><br></strong><ul><li>Assist the Pilot- in- Command (PIC) in conducting the flight safely and efficiently</li><li>Assist the PIC and/or passenger service personnel as needed to ensure a prompt departure</li><li>Assist or relieve the PIC in manipulation of the flight controls of an aircraft while underway, including taxiing, takeoff and landing of such aircraft<br><br></li></ul><strong>Physical And Other Requirements<br><br></strong><ul><li>Must have a First Class Medical</li><li>Must be willing to fly assigned schedule based on pilot bidding seniority; including days, nights, weekends, and holidays</li><li>To apply, please complete the on-line application (qualified applicants will be contacted)</li></ul>

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