First Officer Pilot

All Aviation Jobs; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyWest Airlines seeks qualified pilot candidates for U.S. operations. To be considered, applicants must hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate with Multi-Engine and Instrument ratings, a First Class FAA Medical, an English Proficiency Endorsement, and be a U.S.

citizen or legally eligible to work in the U.S. Domiciles include Austin, Dallas and Houston in Texas, plus many other listed cities; time requirements include a minimum of 250 PIC hours of fixed wing for helicopter/glider time; willingness

Qualifications

• Be at least 21 years of age
• Hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate with Multi-Engine and Instrument Ratings
• English Proficiency Endorsement (EPE) on Airman Certificate
• Hold a current FAA First Class Medical Certificate
• Be a U.S. citizen or able to show proof of right to work in the U.S.
• Hold FCC Radiotelephone Operator's Permit
• 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.
• Must be available to work on any day, seven days a week, including nights, weekends and holidays
• Be within three months of the minimum hour requirements detailed below
• SkyWest will provide the means to complete a SkyWest-approved CTP course for those who complete an application and successfully pass the pilot interview.
• Pilot applicants must meet the experience requirements of FAR 61.159 prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Pilot- in- Command (PIC) in conducting the flight safely and efficiently
• Assist the PIC and/or passenger service personnel as needed to ensure a prompt departure
• Assist or relieve the PIC in manipulation of the flight controls of an aircraft while underway, including taxiing, takeoff and landing of such aircraft
• Must be willing to fly assigned schedule based on pilot bidding seniority; including days, nights, weekends, and holidays

Job description

Primary Job Duties

To be considered for a pilot position, you must:

• Be at least 21 years of age
• Hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate with Multi-Engine and Instrument Ratings
• English Proficiency Endorsement (EPE) on Airman Certificate
• Hold a current FAA First Class Medical Certificate
• Be a U.S. citizen or able to show proof of right to work in the U.S.
• Hold FCC Radiotelephone Operator's Permit.
• 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).
• Must be available to work on any day, seven days a week, including nights, weekends and holidays
• Be within three months of the minimum hour requirements detailed below

SkyWest will provide the means to complete a SkyWest-approved CTP course for those who complete an application and successfully pass the pilot interview.

Pilot applicants must meet the experience requirements of FAR 61.159 prior to employment.

SkyWest Minimum Requirements When Counting Helicopter Or Glider Time

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.

Domiciles

• Arizona: Phoenix, Tucson
• California: Fresno, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, San Diego, San Francisco
• Colorado: Colorado Springs, Denver
• Georgia: Atlanta
• Idaho: Boise
• Illinois: Chicago
• Minnesota: Minneapolis/St. Paul
• Michigan: Detroit
• Oregon: Portland
• Texas: Austin, Dallas, Houston
• Utah: Salt Lake City
• Washington: Seattle
• Wisconsin: Milwaukee

Minimum Requirements

• Assist the Pilot- in- Command (PIC) in conducting the flight safely and efficiently
• Assist the PIC and/or passenger service personnel as needed to ensure a prompt departure
• Assist or relieve the PIC in manipulation of the flight controls of an aircraft while underway, including taxiing, takeoff and landing of such aircraft

Physical And Other Requirements

• Must have a First Class Medical
• Must be willing to fly assigned schedule based on pilot bidding seniority; including days, nights, weekends, and holidays