SkyWest Airlines

SkyWest Airlines is the largest regional airline in North America, headquartered in St. George, Utah, and operating a fleet of Embraer E175 and Bombardier CRJ aircraft. It flies under capacity agreements as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle and Alaska Horizon-partner services, connecting hundreds of North American cities to its partners' hubs. The scale of its operation makes it one of the most common first airline homes for professional pilots in the United States.

Flying for SkyWest Airlines

SkyWest hires large numbers of First Officers each year, with candidates needing an FAA ATP or restricted ATP built through flight instructing, university aviation programmes or military service, and the airline covers the cost of the E175 or CRJ type rating for new hires. Its Pilot Pathway Program lets student pilots and instructors lock in early, offering enhanced seniority, mentoring from SkyWest pilots and a guaranteed final interview on reaching minimums.

Selection centres on a structured interview covering technical knowledge, scenario-based judgement and crew resource management, supported by computer-based aptitude and psychometric screening. Because seniority is everything in airline careers, passing at the first attempt matters — and consistent practice with pilot aptitude and cognitive assessments is a proven way to arrive sharp.