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SkyWest Airlines pilot requirements 2026
To fly for SkyWest Airlines, first officers need at least 1,500 hours. 1 open vacancy lists its own requirements below.
General requirements
| First officer, minimum hours | 1,500 hours |
|---|---|
| Licence and medical | FAA ATP / R-ATP |
| Type rating | company-paid |
| Other | R-ATP at 1,250/1,000/750 hr; age 21+ |
Requirements in the open adverts (1)
| Vacancy | Total hours | Command (PIC) | Type rating | Licence | Age | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Officer | Meet FAR 61.159 (ATP) experience requirements before employment; may apply within 3 months of minimums | 250 fixed-wing PIC if counting helicopter or glider time | Not needed | CPL with multi-engine and instrument ratings; ATP written before class assignment | At least 21 | English Proficiency Endorsement on airman certificate |
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